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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:11:05 GMT‘Stockwell Six’: Three members have convictions overturned after almost 50 years
Trio were arrested in Stockwell in 1972
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:32:45 GMTMinisters urged to boycott 2022 Winter Olympics if China won’t allow human rights probe
Labour says China must be denied a ‘PR coup’ amid claims about treatment of Uyghur muslims
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:10:36 GMTKeeping self-isolation rules for another six weeks ‘not perfect solution’, minister admits
‘We want to reopen – but we’re giving a measure of precaution,’ says business secretary
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:03:16 GMTBoris Johnson news – live: Health minister under pressure as inquiry launched into use of private emails
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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:49 GMTEuro 2020: Risk of big Covid outbreak from England-Denmark game, government admits
‘I’m confident there won’t be a big outbreak – but I can’t guarantee that,’ says business secretary
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:12:10 GMTHome Office plans to use ‘pushbacks’ in Channel as part of asylum overhaul
New powers to force small boats in Channel back to France condemned as illegal and ‘morally wrong’
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:35:30 GMTBoris Johnson ‘lobbies Uefa to bring 2030 World Cup to UK and Ireland’
Prime minister met Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin at No 10
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:20:06 GMTWatchdog launches investigation into ministers’ use of private email
Claims ministers conducted ‘sensitive official business’ on private email are ‘concerning’ says Elizabeth Denham
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:12:17 GMT‘The damaging effects of slavery are ongoing’: Jamaica demands reparations from the Queen
Jamaica said it would present a petition for reparation to the monarch or UK government
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:12:41 GMTOcean Sheroes: All-female British rowing team smashes Pacific record by two weeks
The all-female foursome – the Ocean Sheroes – completed the 2,700 journey in 35 days, 14 hours and 23 minutes
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:39:21 GMTMaldon zoo fire kills 100 animals including parrots and meerkats
Despite taking ‘every precaution’ investigators determined that the fire started due to an electrical fault
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:12:08 GMTAnger over ‘developers’ charter’ planning reforms could cost Boris Johnson blue wall seats, warns Ed Davey
Exclusive: ‘Tide of dissatisfaction’ spreading beyond by-election battleground, says Lib Dem leader
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:08:56 GMTGreensill given access to Covid loans without detailed checks, says National Audit Office
‘Some of this mess could have been avoided with more thorough due diligence on Greensill’
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:45:05 GMTWembley murders: Victims’ mother thanks police despite officers who took selfie with bodies
‘This is the kind of police force that I believe in’ said Mina Smallman.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:16:00 GMTUK weather: The latest Met Office forecast
Watch the latest UK weather forecast from the Independent for today.
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:58:46 GMTWembley murders: Danyal Hussein guilty of killing sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman in ‘pact with demon’
Sisters murdered in ‘demonic pact’ after celebrating birthday party last year
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:05:27 GMTThousands facing long Covid as ‘collateral damage’ of Boris Johnson’s decision to lift restrictions
Warning that debilitating condition could strike 10,000 a day
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:13:47 GMTCovid self-isolation to end for double-jabbed people from 16 August, Javid announces
People will instead be advised to take PCR test if they come into close contact with positive Covid case, health secretary says
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:09:18 GMTSchool bubbles to end and in-house teaching to remain at universities, Gavin Williamson confirms
‘We recognise the system of bubbles and isolation is causing disruption to many children’s education,’ minister says
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:04:33 GMTHealth minister Lord Bethell investigated for giving Parliamentary pass to Matt Hancock’s lover
Access arrangements for Gina Coladangelo allegedly broke rules because she was not working for health minister
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:27:49 GMTBoris Johnson pushing through bill to let wealthy tax exiles fund Tories, Labour warns
Exclusive: Overseas donations will ‘flood our system’ if Election Bill passed, says shadow minister
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:12:34 GMTEuro 2020 final: Government will let England’s pubs stay open to 11.15pm in case of penalties
Government ‘taking forward’ plan for emergency tweak to closing time rules
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:39:41 GMTUK urged to quit treaty letting energy companies sue states for taking climate action
Countries ‘cannot have hands tied’ going into Cop26 later this year, joint statement says
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:34:01 GMTIsis member convicted for sending Bitcoin from UK to free terrorists from Syrian prisons
Hisham Chaudhary transferred thousands of pounds to people smugglers in Syria
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:04:52 GMTSainsbury’s worker unfairly sacked after cuddly toy sparked race row, tribunal rules
Judge says supermarket did not have grounds to fire employee of 28 years’ service
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:22:42 GMTChris Whitty on the three times we should still wear a mask after July 19
Professor Whitty said he will continue to wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces; if required to do so by ‘any competent authority’; and when doing so will make others feel more comfortable
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:33:18 GMTLabour MP Kim Johnson accuses Met Police of ‘racial profiling’ after she and family stopped in central London
Officers surrounded group as they headed to restaurant but ‘turned on their heels’ when they discovered they were dealing with member of parliament
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:47:13 GMTBBC rejects claim it is biased in favour of England at Euro 2020
Alba MP Kenny MacAskill called for a devolution of the BBC over the perceived bias
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:36:58 GMT‘Very premature’: WHO expert warns over early rush to end restrictions
His comments came as Boris Johnson on Monday announced an end to enforced mask-wearing and social distancing after 19 July
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:33:45 GMTExtinction Rebellion protesters should be acquitted after Priti Patel exerted ‘huge political pressure’ on police, court hears
Home secretary wanted ‘early intervention and removal’ of protesters blockading Rupert Murdoch-owned printworks
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:22:00 GMTRed list travellers face ‘up to two weeks’ in hotel quarantine due to delays in returning test results
‘Government isn’t backing up its policy with enough resources,’ says one guest
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:32:52 GMTBadger cub dies after being ‘strangled by plastic necklace’
Charity is urging people not to dump waste in nature reserves
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:05:58 GMTVoters think Matt Hancock scandal made Boris Johnson look weak and government sleazy – poll
Survey suggests public not convinced by PM’s attempt to claim credit for resignation
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:58:04 GMTReveal forecasts for serious illnesses and deaths from ending Covid restrictions, MPs tell Boris Johnson
Ministers are receiving modelling from scientists – but have refused to say when it will be released
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:12:52 GMTWoman with Down’s syndrome challenges abortion law at the High Court
Heidi Crowter, 26, says existing legislation is ‘downright discrimination’
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:35:16 GMTWoman beaten to death and man seriously injured during brutal attack at Lancashire home
Ishrat Ahmed suffered severe head injuries during assault - now 58-year-old man has been arrested
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 01:17:44 GMTVictory from the jaws of defeat: how Kim Leadbeater saved Labour from another by-election disaster
This wasn’t a Labour triumph; the party’s vote share dropped by 7.4 per cent
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:29:43 GMTFears of Autumn restrictions as Sage warns ‘freedom’ could only last weeks
There is a ‘significant risk’ in allowing prevalence to rise, scientists say
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:39:24 GMTInside the Batley and Spen count: How Labour won by-election that went down to ‘squeaky bum time’
Pollsters, political commentators and bookies all predicted a comfortable Tory win here. But shortly before 5am on Friday morning, blue hopes were dashed
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:20:37 GMTBoris Johnson ignored regional leaders by ditching mask requirement for public transport, says Andy Burnham
‘When there isn’t clarity on masks, it will cause issues for us,’ says Greater Manchester mayor
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:16:32 GMTBoris Johnson warned he could ‘accidentally’ disenfranchise Tory voters with photo ID plan
‘No 10 should be careful,’ says pollster as research finds one in 14 northerners without suitable ID
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:12:50 GMTTest and trace isolation policy set to be overhauled for doubled-jabbed adults, government hints
Sajid Javid will update MPs later today on the policy
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:04:13 GMTSajid Javid says he’ll carry a face mask with him for ‘foreseeable future’ as it’s ‘responsible thing to do’
Health secretary’s remarks come as government plans to end all Covid restrictions on 19 July
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:59:35 GMTEuro 2020: Will we get a bank holiday if England wins the tournament?
Clamour expected to reach fever pitch if Three Lions achieve the unthinkable