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Mother fears her daughters’ murderer will become ‘killing machine’ in jail

Mother fears her daughters’ murderer will become ‘killing machine’ in jail

Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were stabbed to death in a park in north London by Danyal Hussein, 19, last June.

Timetable for relaxing self-isolation ‘not a perfect solution’, admits Kwarteng

Timetable for relaxing self-isolation ‘not a perfect solution’, admits Kwarteng

The rules will be eased for the double-jabbed in England from August 16, four weeks after other restrictions are lifted.

888 expects hit from end of lockdowns and regulatory changes

888 expects hit from end of lockdowns and regulatory changes

The London-listed firm saw shares slide in early trading on Wednesday despite posting better-than-expected trading for the past quarter.

Wetherspoons slams Government over ‘Monty Python’ VAT rules

Wetherspoons slams Government over ‘Monty Python’ VAT rules

The pub chain said it will have to increase the price of its meals when a recent reduction in the VAT on its food is phased out.

What the papers say – July 7

What the papers say – July 7

Anticipation of England’s Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark features on several of the front pages.

Mayor Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings

Mayor Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings

Fifty-two people died and more than 700 were injured in the 2005 attacks.

Oxford vaccine teams among winners at NHS Parliamentary awards

Oxford vaccine teams among winners at NHS Parliamentary awards

The Oxford Vaccine Group and the Jenner Institute, both based at the University of Oxford, were honoured with the award for excellence in healthcare.

High Court to rule on latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case

High Court to rule on latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case

In June, the High Court heard Mrs Vardy had benefited from leaking stories about fellow footballer’s wife Mrs Rooney.

Vote in contest to chair the influential 1922 Committee

Vote in contest to chair the influential 1922 Committee

Sir Graham Brady is facing a challenge to his position as the ‘shop steward’ of Tory backbenchers.

Sir Anthony van Dyck painting expected to fetch more than £1,000,000 at auction

Sir Anthony van Dyck painting expected to fetch more than £1,000,000 at auction

The Nazis took ownership of the painting at the outbreak of World War Two.

Heathrow to fast track arrivals for double-jabbed passengers

Heathrow to fast track arrivals for double-jabbed passengers

The airline industry has urged ministers not to delay easing of quarantine rules for amber list destinations.

Knife crime prevention trial begins in London following two more teen deaths

Knife crime prevention trial begins in London following two more teen deaths

Youngsters could find themselves facing conditions such as curfews and restrictions on their use of social media under the orders.

Fans eagerly await England’s semi-final showdown at Wembley

Fans eagerly await England’s semi-final showdown at Wembley

Victory will see Gareth Southgate’s men play in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.

All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

The crew smashed the previous record for rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii with an all-female crew by over two weeks.

Public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions, study says

Public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions, study says

Research led by Cardiff University found people have judged pandemic risks by the severity of government restrictions

Blue plaque commemorates ‘one of the first black British consultants’

Blue plaque commemorates ‘one of the first black British consultants’

It has been unveiled in central London.

Health Minister Bethell under pressure as two inquiries launched

Health Minister Bethell under pressure as two inquiries launched

The Information Commissioner and the Lords Commissioner for Standards announce inquiries in which the Tory peer is expected to feature

42 workers test positive for Covid-19 at Co Down seafood plant

42 workers test positive for Covid-19 at Co Down seafood plant

Kilkeel Seafoods has closed its premises for a deep clean.

Family of IRA murder victim to sue Libya

Family of IRA murder victim to sue Libya

UDA member William Kingsberry Snr was shot dead at his home in south Belfast in 1991.

Tributes to Britain’s first black policewoman after death aged 83

Tributes to Britain’s first black policewoman after death aged 83

Sislin Fay Allen, who joined the Metropolitan Police in 1968, died at her family home in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

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