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Sat, 21 May 2022 08:29:09 GMTMonkeypox 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 GMTBoris 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 GMTConservative 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 GMTPharmacists 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 GMTWhat 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 GMTRoyal 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 GMTBlack 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 GMTRishi 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 GMTPolice leaders to commit to being ‘institutionally anti-racist’
The report is due to be published next week.
Fri, 20 May 2022 23:44:50 GMTLiz 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 GMTMoldova 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 GMTHundreds 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 GMTPayouts 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 GMTPlan 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 GMTTruss 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 GMTBoys 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 GMTPM 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 GMTNancy 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 GMTUniversity 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 GMTUK 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 GMTBritish 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 GMTJoe 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 GMTSturgeon: 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 GMTUK’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 GMTAround 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 GMTBoris 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 GMTNicola 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 GMTDamaged 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 GMTRevealed: 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 GMTBoris 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 GMTSainsbury’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 GMTVeteran 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 GMTMonkeypox: 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 GMTStanley 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 GMTJohn 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 GMTChannel 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 GMTMicheal 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 GMTDesk 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 GMTPartygate: 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 GMTBoris 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 GMTStreet 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 GMTBritish 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 GMTMicheal 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 GMTGoogle 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 GMTBoris 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 GMTPoliceman 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 GMTRise 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 GMTGovernment 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 GMTRebekah 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 GMTUniversity 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 GMTDUP 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 GMTWind 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 GMTMan 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 GMTTwo 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 GMTMan 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 GMTWoman ‘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 GMTNimco 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 GMTCabinet 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 GMTUkrainian 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 GMTGovernment 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 GMTMonkeypox: 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 GMTVardy 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 GMTBaby 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 GMTWhat 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 GMTMayor 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 GMTResidents 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 GMTDfE 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 GMTSimon 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 GMTFriends 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 GMTTwo in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket
Around 150 people were evacuated from the store.
Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:21 GMTCovid-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 GMTMonkeypox: 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 GMTMan 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 GMTPolice 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 GMTPolice ‘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 GMTFormer 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 GMTNancy 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 GMTPolice 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 GMTSeven 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 GMTNadine 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 GMTAuthor 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 GMTMourners 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 GMTQuarter 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 GMTUK 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 GMTParents 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 GMTSunday 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 GMTMuseum 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 GMTDominic 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 GMTJay Blades appointed first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University
The presenter will develop new furniture-related courses.