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Disgraced MP Roberts has received appropriate punishment, says Prime Minister

Disgraced MP Roberts has received appropriate punishment, says Prime Minister

Mr Roberts faces being suspended from the Commons for six weeks.

Football star Erik Lamela slapped with six-month driving ban for speeding

Football star Erik Lamela slapped with six-month driving ban for speeding

Lamela, 29, was disqualified from driving for half a year, after speeding at 48 miles per hour on a road with a 40-mile per hour limit.

70% of Northern Ireland population have received first Covid-19 jab

70% of Northern Ireland population have received first Covid-19 jab

Health Minister Robin Swann said 40% are fully vaccinated.

Communications on Covid hotspot guidance caused confusion – Downing St

Communications on Covid hotspot guidance caused confusion – Downing St

The advice, which the Government said is not new regulations, aims to highlight ‘additional precautions’ residents can take.

SNP Government in talks with Greens on formal co-operation agreement

SNP Government in talks with Greens on formal co-operation agreement

Nicola Sturgeon said the move could see a Green MSP take up a ministerial post.

Teletext Holidays agrees to £7m refunds for customers over cancelled trips

Teletext Holidays agrees to £7m refunds for customers over cancelled trips

The company signed a formal agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority to avoid court action.

£72.3 million in grants for businesses recovering from Covid-19 pandemic

£72.3 million in grants for businesses recovering from Covid-19 pandemic

The money will start issuing on Thursday to businesses that could remain open during the most recent lockdown but suffered from reduced footfall.

From Spider-Man to Jeff Goldblum: How social media reacted to Cummings

From Spider-Man to Jeff Goldblum: How social media reacted to Cummings

The Prime Minister’s former adviser was the talk of Twitter, with unexpected references to Independence Day and internet memes.

Harry and Oprah to reunite for mental health discussion on ‘path forward’

Harry and Oprah to reunite for mental health discussion on ‘path forward’

The ‘town hall’ conversation featuring some of the participants from the original series will air on Apple TV+ on Friday May 28.

Cummings hits out at ‘intolerable’ delay to Covid-19 inquiry

Cummings hits out at ‘intolerable’ delay to Covid-19 inquiry

The former aide to Boris Johnson said there was no excuse for delaying the probe.

Bereaved families ‘in tears of anger and pain’ following Cummings’ testimony

Bereaved families ‘in tears of anger and pain’ following Cummings’ testimony

An organisation representing bereaved families said the Government was ‘directly responsible for many of our loved ones not being with us today’.

William and Kate enjoy quiet romantic meal on return to St Andrews

William and Kate enjoy quiet romantic meal on return to St Andrews

The couple asked for a private seating area at the back of Forgan’s, which has welcomed famous golfing celebrities such as Rory McIlroy.

Train passenger killed by tree branch, inquest told

Train passenger killed by tree branch, inquest told

Bethan Roper, 28, died after she was struck by an overhanging tree branch as she leant out of a train window.

Kicks and Taser discharge contributed to death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Kicks and Taser discharge contributed to death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Pc Benjamin Monk denies murdering the ex-Premier League star in Telford, Shropshire, in August 2016.

Sturgeon to announce plan for Scotland after Level 0 within three weeks

Sturgeon to announce plan for Scotland after Level 0 within three weeks

The First Minister was outlining her plans for the first 100 days of government.

Cummings: ‘Complete nonsense’ to claim Covid shield was put around care homes

Cummings: ‘Complete nonsense’ to claim Covid shield was put around care homes

Dominic Cummings said he and the Prime Minister had been told ‘categorically in March that people will be tested before they went back to care homes’.

Car production increases but industry still faces challenges – SMMT

Car production increases but industry still faces challenges – SMMT

Just over 68,000 cars were built in April, compared with 197 a year ago when Covid restrictions effectively halted production.

Four-nation Covid recovery summit postponed

Four-nation Covid recovery summit postponed

Downing Street said the Scottish and Welsh administrations need ‘more time to prepare’.

More than 1,000 arrests during week-long crackdown on county lines drug gangs

More than 1,000 arrests during week-long crackdown on county lines drug gangs

Police forces across the UK made 1,100 arrests, seized 33 guns and 219 knives, and identified 80 drug dealing phone lines.

Tesco trials new Whoosh rapid delivery service

Tesco trials new Whoosh rapid delivery service

It said the one-hour service will be available for customers in selected postcodes around its Wolverhampton Willenhall Express store.

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