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Sat, 21 May 2022 08:29:09 GMT
Monkeypox could have ‘massive impact’ on sexual health services, doctor warns
The disease, first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact – including sexual intercourse .

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:15:55 GMT
Boris Johnson ‘must explain’ why he met Sue Gray to discuss her Partygate report
Meeting thought to have discussed whether up to 300 photos given to police should be released

Sat, 21 May 2022 07:31:06 GMT
Conservative peer who helped to set up universal credit system calls for urgent benefits increase
Exclusive: Philippa Stroud says ‘we have the opportunity to intervene’ amid cost-of-living crisis

Sat, 21 May 2022 06:25:25 GMT
Pharmacists given greater freedoms to choose alternative HRT products
Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication because of widespread shortages.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:40:36 GMT
What the papers say – May 21
Ukraine developments, a potential Cabinet revolt over the Government’s cost-of-living crisis messaging and a runaway dad are splashed on the papers.

Sat, 21 May 2022 04:34:15 GMT
Royal family ‘providing accommodation to Ukrainian refugee families’
Some 53,800 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the UK under visa schemes, including the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:30:44 GMT
Black boy, 11, loses finger while fleeing ‘school bullies’
Mother, Shantal Bailey, says she had previously alerted teachers at Abertillery Learning Community to the ‘racist’ bullying of her son.

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:27:13 GMT
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty make Sunday Times Rich List with £730m fortune
Chancellor becomes first frontline politician to join the rich list

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:02:21 GMT
Police leaders to commit to being ‘institutionally anti-racist’
The report is due to be published next week.

Fri, 20 May 2022 23:44:50 GMT
Liz Truss to meet with top Democrat as Northern Ireland Protocol row heats up
Richard Neal is also expected to attend meetings with International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Fri, 20 May 2022 23:17:59 GMT
Moldova should be armed ‘to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia, says Truss
Liz Truss said she wants to ensure that Ukraine is ;permanently able to defend itself’ alongside its close neighbours

Fri, 20 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Hundreds of grocery items more than 20% pricier over last two years – Which?
Prices rose at the same time as the availability of supermarket discounts and budget ranges – upon which consumers are increasingly relying – fell.

Fri, 20 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Payouts for bereavement, illness and injury claims reach £18.6m per day
A record £6.8 billion was paid out in individual and group life insurance, income protection and critical illness claims in 2021.

Fri, 20 May 2022 22:58:07 GMT
Plan to prevent food shortages amid fears of ‘biggest rail strike in modern history’
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch warned that ‘a national rail strike will bring the country to a standstill’

Fri, 20 May 2022 22:23:32 GMT
Truss wants Moldova ‘equipped to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia
Liz Truss said the UK is discussing the prospect with its allies, as Vladimir Putin has been ‘clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia’.

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:53:11 GMT
Boys seen with Rambo-style knife on evening schoolgirl stabbed to death, jury told
Witness in defence case says weapon was like one in films

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:46:04 GMT
PM pressed to ‘urgently explain’ meeting with Sue Gray over partygate report
Labour says public confidence in the process has already been ‘depleted’, and people ‘deserve to know the truth’.

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:44:02 GMT
Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’
In a strongly-worded intervention, the US Speaker urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:27:15 GMT
University discriminated against student who took own life, judge rules
Parents awarded £50,000 damages after academic heads failed to make mental health adjustments for Natasha Abrahart

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:15:12 GMT
UK weekend weather: Cool temperatures and rain bring warm weather to an end
The average temperature for May is 16C, yet the country has enjoyed temperatures of up to 27.5C.

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:15:09 GMT
British climber back home after record-breaking 16th Everest summit
Kenton Cool, 48, was met by his family at Heathrow after recording the most climbs of any non-Sherpa.

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:11:02 GMT
Joe Biden ally aims to ‘convince’ UK government to drop protocol plan during London talks
Congressman Richard Neal says he will urge UK ministers ‘not to breach’ Brexit deal

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:46:32 GMT
Sturgeon: Brexit underlined ‘democratic deficit’ in UK
The Scottish First Minister was speaking as she met Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill in Edinburgh on Friday.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:39:53 GMT
UK’s youngest terror offender, 14, walks free from court after calling school shooting posts ‘fantasy’
Teenager had been reading far-right material and writing ‘abhorrent’ posts about ethnic minorities

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:08:01 GMT
Around 30 people warned over contents of Sue Gray partygate report
It is thought that most of the letters were sent out on Thursday, as police concluded their inquiry into lockdown breaches at the heart of Government.

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:57:25 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: PM among ‘dozens’ at No 10 named in Partygate report
Johnson earlier declined to apologise for mass law-breaking in No 10

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:44:25 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19
The First Minister said she had been experiencing ‘mild symptoms’ on Friday evening.

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:40:10 GMT
‘Terminator’ Tube attacker guilty of attempted murder after hacking commuter with machete
‘The scars will remain with me for life,’ says victim who thought he was going to die in unprovoked onslaught

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:32:30 GMT
‘I can’t let her getaway with this’: How Rebekah Vardy reacted to Coleen Rooney’s ‘Wagatha’ reveal post
Ms Rooney ‘had weaponised her fan base against me’, Ms Vardy told the High Court

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:16:07 GMT
Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services
Trains between Scotland and England were delayed on Friday due to overhead cable damage at Carstairs.

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:56:38 GMT
Revealed: Coleen Rooney’s triumphant messages to friends after she accused Rebekah Vardy in ‘Wagatha’ post
‘I’ve finally cracked it and know exactly who’s account it is,’ Ms Rooney told her friends

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:46:13 GMT
Boris Johnson among ‘dozens’ at No 10 named in crucial Partygate report
‘Devastated’ Downing Street staff fear identification will damage careers

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:41:34 GMT
Sainsbury’s and Tesco to ban junk food offers after Boris Johnson refuses to act
Families can ‘save on food bills’ with cheap 2 for 1 offers, says PM

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:36:12 GMT
Veteran amputee completes 2,000km charity cycle across the UK
Stuart Croxford, from Cornwall, had his right leg amputated in 2014 after he was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan.

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:20:08 GMT
Monkeypox: Urgent call for volunteer virologists as UK cases rise to 20
Exclusive: UK’s monkeypox repsonse is ‘rapidly scaling up’ as officals call for urgent volunteers

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:58:22 GMT
Stanley Johnson ‘absolutely delighted’ as French citizenship application approved
PM’s father to be invited to official welcoming ceremony under French flag with national anthem playing

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:46:13 GMT
John Shuttleworth gig in Peak District cave halted after fan is trapped in tree
The man had been walking to the comedy event at Peak Cavern in Castleton when he slipped and fell.

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:39:25 GMT
Channel 4 asks Nadine Dorries for evidence to back up her claim reality TV was faked
Culture secretary alleged that actors were hired to play residents of poverty-stricken estate

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:14:28 GMT
Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters
The Taoiseach was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government.

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:03:10 GMT
‘No fault’ evictions rise by 63% as private renters hit by cost of living crisis
Eviction action higher than before pandemic, as growing number of tenants ‘sucked’ into trouble

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:53:40 GMT
Desk shortage forcing civil servants to work in corridors and canteens after back-to-office order
Staff outnumber desks by two to-one acrossd department, report says

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:52:18 GMT
‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems
Sir Ed Davey’s comments come after the Lib Dems’ deputy leader would not rule out a deal with Sir Keir Starmer’s party to defeat the Conservatives.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:50:26 GMT
Partygate: Boris Johnson insists No 10 won’t block names appearing in Sue Gray’s report
‘I’m very grateful to the Met for their work,’ PM says after force wraps up investigation into rule-busting parties

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:47:59 GMT
Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship
The Prime Minister’s father, a former MEP, said he is ‘absolutely delighted’ to have acquired the nationality.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:45:27 GMT
Street harassment law street being blocked, says Priti Patel adviser
Nimco Ali denies blaming Boris Johnson for ‘pushback’ against legislation

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:33:18 GMT
British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands
Paul Johnston said wrangling over the Northern Ireland Protocol has hit relations between Dublin and London.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:30:50 GMT
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol
The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:29:52 GMT
Google new teachers to improve safeguarding, says Government
Recruiters should their use professional judgement about information found online about shortlisted candidates, ministers suggested.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:37 GMT
Boris Johnson insists No 10 will not block names from Sue Gray report
The Prime Minister said he was ‘very grateful’ for the Met Police’s investigation, which resulted in him being fined once for a lockdown breach.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:51:00 GMT
Policeman heard rib break while performing CPR on Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told
Pc Craig Walker has been giving evidence into the inquiry into the 31-year-old’s death while being restrained by police.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:41:55 GMT
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
Some 5,890 landlords started court proceedings against tenants between January and March after issuing them with a Section 21 notice, figures show.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:31:43 GMT
Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage
The news came after Department for Education staff were told to return to the office.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:22:59 GMT
Rebekah Vardy – live: Coleen Rooney’s triumphant messages to friends after ‘Wagatha Christie’ reveal post
It comes after Wayne Rooney told court he was asked to speak to Jamie Vardy to ‘calm down’ wife

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:22:44 GMT
University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge
The University of Bristol must pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart £50,000 in damages for breaching its duties under the Equalities Act.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:16:12 GMT
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is meeting political leaders in Belfast amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:09:20 GMT
Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend
By next week rain will sweep across most of the country as a result of a strengthening of the jet stream.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:00:58 GMT
Man cleared of killing father of four in park in case of ‘mistaken identity’
Dean Edwards suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ after being shot once through the back of the head as he walked through a park in south-east London.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:00:53 GMT
Two boys with Ava White on night of killing had ‘Rambo-style knife’, court hears
A boy denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:52:13 GMT
Man guilty of attempted murder over ‘Terminator’ machete attack on Tube train
Ricky Morgan launched an unprovoked attack on James Porritt, the Old Bailey heard.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:51:04 GMT
Woman ‘abused by violent MI5 agent’ launches legal action against security services
Demands come after the BBC report revealed man attacked his girlfriend with a machete and threatened to kill her

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:42:49 GMT
Nimco Ali says Boris Johnson not behind ‘pushback’ on fining street harassers
No 10 said it was still considering how a ‘specific offence’ could be introduced to deal with wolf-whistling and catcalling.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:38:01 GMT
Cabinet Secretary blocked from giving evidence on partygate to committee
The hearing was due to discuss the Downing Street parties, civil service appointments, and job cuts.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:37:36 GMT
Ukrainian mother and six sons given keys to their new home
The family was greeted in Chepstow by the local community, Archbishop of Cardiff George Stack and Monmouthshire MP David Davies.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:35:29 GMT
Government was wrong on risk of Aids to blood scandal victims, inquiry told
Lord John Patten said a leaflet to discourage people at high risk of contracting Aids from donating blood should have been distributed faster.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:32:03 GMT
Monkeypox: 11 new cases confirmed in UK as outbreak spreads
A total of 20 people in UK now infected as Australia and seven other countries record outbreaks

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:18:56 GMT
Two in hospital after shoppers ‘collapse’ with breathing problems at Sainsbury’s supermarket
Police say officers are trying to ‘establish exactly what happened’

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:17:12 GMT
‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman
The proposed legislation has been widely criticised by Northern Irish political parties, as well as victims’ campaigners and the Irish Government.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:23:48 GMT
Vardy complained to husband of being ‘scapegoat’ at Euro 2016, texts reveal
Rebekah Vardy told husband Jamie that news coverage made her ‘blood boil’, documents have shown.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:06:32 GMT
Baby giraffe born with backward legs given ability to walk
Msituni’s recovery within just 39 days has meant she can rejoin her herd

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:49:33 GMT
What is monkeypox and how is it spread?
Some 20 cases of monkeypox have been identified in the UK.

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:20:40 GMT
Mayor waging ‘war on poisonous air’ with plan to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone
Sadiq Khan’s office estimated an additional 135,000 vehicles would be affected each day if the move goes ahead.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:56:10 GMT
Residents tell of pride over Bangor’s city status award to mark Platinum Jubilee
Bangor in Co Down is one of eight places across the UK and beyond that triumphed in a competition to receive civic honours.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:52:42 GMT
DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools
Nadhim Zahawi said money from the spending review could be used to alleviate the problem.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:49:58 GMT
Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister spoke following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:48:28 GMT
Friends to traverse length of UK on seven-person bike in record charity attempt
The university friends are aiming to raise £50,000 for Cyclists Fighting Cancer.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:36:23 GMT
Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket
Around 150 people were evacuated from the store.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:21 GMT
Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months
Prevalence of the virus continues to decline in all four nations.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:24:19 GMT
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK
Sajid Javid has updated G7 health ministers on what is known about the spread of the virus.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:18:57 GMT
Man saved by tree stump after falling off 100ft cliff at comedy gig in Devil’s Arse cave
John Shuttleworth show cancelled as ‘rescue nappy’ used to bring gig-goer to safety

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:39:40 GMT
‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges
The boy shared extreme right-wing views online.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:53:33 GMT
Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan
Footage appeared to show the football manager aim a kick at a supporter after he was approached on the pitch at Goodison Park.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:44:03 GMT
Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago
The infant was likely to have been in the water for ‘several days’, West Midlands Police said.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:41:12 GMT
Former Labour MP Mike Hill ordered to pay £434,000 to employee he sexually assaulted
‘I managed to get out of the bed and went to the living room. I was crying and shaking because of the experience,’ says woman

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:40:52 GMT
Nancy Pelosi threatens to block trade deal over Northern Ireland Protocol plans
In a strongly-worded intervention, the congresswoman urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:29:58 GMT
Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told
Pc Craig Walker said he had seen the 31-year-old stamp on another officer.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:36:22 GMT
Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store
Emergency services were called to the supermarket in Longbridge, south-west of Birmingham,

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:11:19 GMT
Nadine Dorries claims Channel 4 faked reality show by paying actors to play poor people
Culture secretary also admits she shares Netflix password with four other households

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:48:53 GMT
Author Anne Bronte was skilled rock collector, researchers reveal
Analysis of specimens she had gathered shows they ‘took skill to recognise and collect’.

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:37:15 GMT
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
A cortege followed as a horse-drawn hearse arrived at the church for the funeral of Katie Kenyon.

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:17:33 GMT
Quarter of Britons ‘happier to see pet than partner after a busy day’
Striking claim comes despite 21 per cent of cat and dog owners finding animals more stressful than anticipated

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:11:58 GMT
UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end
A weather front will bring showers from the West and cooler temperatures.

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:10:24 GMT
Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report
Parents with younger children are hardest-hit by a lack of Government support, says the IFS.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:34:53 GMT
Sunday Times Rich List 2022: UK has record number of billionaires
Total wealth of Britain’s wealthiest jumped by nearly £60bn from last year, according to new figures

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:34:40 GMT
‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister
Dominic Raab said he wanted to ‘manage expectations’ about the plan.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:30:28 GMT
Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry
National Museums Scotland has acquired a collection of bottled whiskies, packaging and related material as part of a new collection.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:24:41 GMT
Dominic Raab asks BBC presenter how much petrol is in cost-of-living clash
The moment came after BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt asked the deputy prime minister how much a litre of diesel costs.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:15:00 GMT
Jay Blades appointed first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University
The presenter will develop new furniture-related courses.



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