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Fasting diets could harm future generations, study suggests

Fasting diets could harm future generations, study suggests

Fasting diets have risen in popularity in recent years, little is known about the long-term effects.

Hugs return in Scotland as Sturgeon confirms further lockdown easing

Hugs return in Scotland as Sturgeon confirms further lockdown easing

The First Minister announced the changes at a Scottish Government briefing on Tuesday.

Pc ‘rested’ his foot on Dalian Atkinson’s head as colleague arrived, court told

Pc ‘rested’ his foot on Dalian Atkinson’s head as colleague arrived, court told

The second week of a trial at Birmingham Crown Court heard that the former footballer was ‘still struggling’ after being tasered.

Rachel Riley tells judge former Corbyn aide was blowing a ‘dog whistle’

Rachel Riley tells judge former Corbyn aide was blowing a ‘dog whistle’

The TV presenter has sued Laura Murray for libel, wants damages, and says one of her tweets caused ‘serious harm’ to her reputation.

A brief look at the Bills included in the Queen’s Speech

A brief look at the Bills included in the Queen’s Speech

Prime Minister Boris Johnson billed it as a plan for ‘unleashing our nation’s full potential’.

UK economy ‘set for less severe first quarter hit’ thanks to March rebound

UK economy ‘set for less severe first quarter hit’ thanks to March rebound

Experts predict the UK economy grew by 1.4% in March despite lockdown restrictions.

eBay to launch lending service for sellers struggling to access Covid-19 support

eBay to launch lending service for sellers struggling to access Covid-19 support

The online marketplace will offer loans of between £500 and £1m to 300,000 businesses via a partnership with fintech firm YouLend.

Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo for first time in 15 years

Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo for first time in 15 years

Male giraffes Ronnie and Arrow arrived at the zoo on Tuesday and will be introduced to the public in June.

In Pictures: Ceremonial pomp and pageantry at the State Opening of Parliament

In Pictures: Ceremonial pomp and pageantry at the State Opening of Parliament

The Queen’s Speech outlines the Government’s proposed policies and legislation for the coming parliamentary year.

Shorter Queen’s Speech for scaled-down ceremony

Shorter Queen’s Speech for scaled-down ceremony

Today’s speech was one of the slimmest in recent years.

Union anger at absence of Employment Bill from Queen’s Speech

Union anger at absence of Employment Bill from Queen’s Speech

Warning of industrial action as government accused of ‘rowing back’ on promise to boost workers’ rights.

Consultation on how best to protect LGBT people with conversion therapy ban

Consultation on how best to protect LGBT people with conversion therapy ban

The Government will launch a consultation before details of the ban are finalised in order to hear from a wide range of people.

Lady Lavinia Nourse goes on trial charged with historical sexual abuse

Lady Lavinia Nourse goes on trial charged with historical sexual abuse

The widow of High Court judge Sir Martin Nourse is accused of 17 counts of sexually abusing a boy under the age of 12 in the 1980s.

‘Internet safety for all’ as Government moves ahead with new rules on tech firms

‘Internet safety for all’ as Government moves ahead with new rules on tech firms

Social networks face huge fines that could run into billions if they fail to follow Online Safety Bill.

New laws to counter threat from foreign spies

New laws to counter threat from foreign spies

Agents of foreign powers will be required to register in the UK in a new crackdown on espionage.

NHS at the heart of the next programme for government

NHS at the heart of the next programme for government

Ministers want to persuade ‘missing referrals’ to come forward to find undiagnosed conditions, including cancer.

New study will explore Covid immune response in patients with antibody deficiency

New study will explore Covid immune response in patients with antibody deficiency

The research aims to find out why some patients with antibody deficiency suffered prolonged illness with coronavirus while others did not.

Social care reform measures not detailed in Queen’s Speech

Social care reform measures not detailed in Queen’s Speech

The long-promised proposals to reform social care will be set out later this year, the Prime Minister said.

Queen’s Speech sets out plans for ‘stronger, healthier, more prosperous’ nation

Queen’s Speech sets out plans for ‘stronger, healthier, more prosperous’ nation

The Queen set out Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s programme for the next phase of his administration.

Government ‘fully committed’ to legislation to address Troubles legacy

Government ‘fully committed’ to legislation to address Troubles legacy

The Queen’s Speech also said measures will be brought forward to strengthen devolved government in Northern Ireland.

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