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Daniel Morgan report ‘delayed due to unnecessary Home Office review’

Daniel Morgan report ‘delayed due to unnecessary Home Office review’

The panel examining the case had been due to publish its findings on Monday.

Officer charged over two deaths during police pursuit

Officer charged over two deaths during police pursuit

Police constable Edward Welch faces four charges involving dangerous driving following the incident in London five years ago.

Boy, 12, in hospital after being hit by police car in Slough

Boy, 12, in hospital after being hit by police car in Slough

Thames Valley Police said the incident occurred in Ragstone Road – near a police station – at about 3.15pm on Tuesday.

Pimlico Academy head to step down from role after ‘discrimination’ row

Pimlico Academy head to step down from role after ‘discrimination’ row

It comes after teachers at the school passed a motion of no confidence in the principal.

Taser ‘activated eight times’ before the death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Taser ‘activated eight times’ before the death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Downloaded readings show the weapon was used for a total of 81 seconds before Atkinson’s death in 2016.

‘Momentous day’ as one million vaccinated against Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

‘Momentous day’ as one million vaccinated against Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

1,000,928 people have received at least one dose of a vaccine in the region, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

Bricks crash onto railway station platform after roof and wall collapse

Bricks crash onto railway station platform after roof and wall collapse

No-one was injured but rail services were severely disrupted as debris blocked the adjacent line at Northwich station, Cheshire.

How Harry and Meghan’s life has changed since their wedding

How Harry and Meghan’s life has changed since their wedding

The couple married at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May 2018.

Stormont powersharing not at risk under my leadership, says Poots

Stormont powersharing not at risk under my leadership, says Poots

The incoming DUP leader said he had ‘no intention whatsoever’ of endangering devolution.

Bedford MP criticises lack of vaccines in area amid spread of Indian variant

Bedford MP criticises lack of vaccines in area amid spread of Indian variant

Labour politician Mohammad Yasin said constituents aged 37 to 39 have not been able to access a vaccine without travelling ‘large distances’.

Labour warns of ‘two-tier world of work’ without strengthened protections

Labour warns of ‘two-tier world of work’ without strengthened protections

Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald said those in London were more likely to be able to work from home than those in the North East.

Charles follows in late father’s footsteps with visit to Belfast shipyard

Charles follows in late father’s footsteps with visit to Belfast shipyard

The royal visitor was presented with a photograph of Prince Philip who died earlier this year during the visit to Harland and Wolff on Tuesday.

DUP will reach out to broad range of unionist opinion, Poots says

DUP will reach out to broad range of unionist opinion, Poots says

The incoming leader also said he would treat LGBT community members the same as anyone else.

Ministers urged to slash bus and train fares to get passengers back

Ministers urged to slash bus and train fares to get passengers back

Latest figures show the recovery in demand for public transport lags far behind car use.

PM renews bid to create fairer society as he announces ‘levelling up’ policies

PM renews bid to create fairer society as he announces ‘levelling up’ policies

More public sector jobs will be moved out of London as part of the measures.

Councils: Government must ‘retreat carefully’ when easing Covid support measures

Councils: Government must ‘retreat carefully’ when easing Covid support measures

Protections should be withdrawn cautiously to avoid derailing the national recovery, the District Councils’ Network has said.

Tributes paid to motorist killed in collision with school bus

Tributes paid to motorist killed in collision with school bus

Father-of-two Chris John was declared dead at the scene of the crash in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, on Monday morning.

Government can keep amount spent on ‘useless’ PPE confidential, judge rules

Government can keep amount spent on ‘useless’ PPE confidential, judge rules

The court heard that PestFix had supplied PPE for individuals in pest control but had no experience in providing PPE for healthcare workers.

Sharma calls on China to set out plans for cutting emissions

Sharma calls on China to set out plans for cutting emissions

The Cop26 president said Beijing needed to show ‘more urgency’ ahead of international climate talks in Glasgow.

Toys and belongings ‘strewn all over street’ after Heysham explosion, MP says

Toys and belongings ‘strewn all over street’ after Heysham explosion, MP says

George Hinds, aged two, died in the explosion in Lancashire on Sunday.

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