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Watch live: Dominic Cummings gives evidence on UK government handling of pandemic
Dominic Cummings, former chief adviser to Boris Johnson, appears before MPs to answer questions about the UK government’s handling of the pandemic. The joint inquiry, by the Health and Social Care and Science and Technology Committees, is consi...


Tory Islamophobia inquiry finds anti-Muslim views and criticises Johnson’s burka comments
A long-awaited inquiry into Islamophobia has criticised the Conservative Party for failing to properly deal with allegations of racism within its ranks. Boris Johnson was also condemned in the report for saying Muslim women who wear burkas looked lik...


Covid-19: UK is ‘not imposing local restrictions’ following confusion over advice
Last Friday, the government quietly posted guidance online without letting local authorities know –  that eight areas in England needed to restrict socialising and travel to contain the spread of the Covid B.1617.2 mutation, also known as the ...


Controversial Formula One boss Max Mosley dies
The controversial Formula One boss Max Mosley has died.


BLM activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after being shot in head
A prominent black political activist is in critical condition after she was shot in the early hours of Sunday morning in South London. 


Social distancing update pushed back by UK government
In England, plans to publish details on social distancing and coronavirus certificates have been pushed back by the government as they wait to see more data on the so-called Indian variant. 


Footballer Marcus Rashford: ‘I want to give the next generation the opportunity to read’
In an interview with Channel 4 News, Marcus Rashford has revealed how his upbringing inspired his activism.


The painter paying tribute to the female victims of male violence
When Labour MP Jess Phillips marked International Women’s Day by reading out the names of women killed by men last year, it struck a chord in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder.


‘Early signs of potential increase’ in Covid cases in England, says ONS
For the first time in five weeks, Covid cases in England are on the rise, albeit slightly.


‘Massive trust deficit between Home Office and Windrush community’, says barrister
We spoke to Martin Forde QC, the senior barrister who used to advise the Home Office on the Windrush compensation scheme.


Windrush: Victims still face long wait for compensation, watchdog says
A new report by the National Audit Office has found that the Home Office is failing to compensate Windrush victims quickly enough.


‘We’ve seen worst and best of BBC all in one story’ – former BBC executive Pat Younge
Television executive Pat Younge worked in the BBC's news and current affairs department at the time the Diana interview was broadcast.


PM ‘concerned’ after inquiry into Martin Bashir’s BBC Diana interview
Today, the prime minister said he was "very concerned" about Lord Dyson's findings, showing that Martin Bashir faked documents to secure the scoop.


Met Police commander fears knife crime surge post lockdown
The Metropolitan Police has told us it fears a "bounceback" in violent crime now that lockdown restrictions are being lifted.


‘We need to stop the bleeding’, says Met Police Commander
We spoke to Commander Alex Murray, the Met's lead on violent crime, and began by asking him how the force was preparing for any potential post-lockdown rise in knife crime.



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