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Scotland sees highest level of Covid infection since estimates began

Scotland sees highest level of Covid infection since estimates began

Office for National Statistics data shows Wales has its highest levels since Christmas.

Government needs ‘interventionist’ response to Covid travel tests – watchdog

Government needs ‘interventionist’ response to Covid travel tests – watchdog

The CMA said potential intervention could also include the development of a NHS Test and Trace travel test as a benchmark.

Forbes: Plan to raise cash through national insurance hike ‘lacks clarity’

Forbes: Plan to raise cash through national insurance hike ‘lacks clarity’

Finance Secretary Kate Forces has hit out at the UK Government’s failure to consult the Scottish Government on the scheme.

Businessman jailed for life for double ‘execution’ over £400k debt

Businessman jailed for life for double ‘execution’ over £400k debt

Jonathan Houseman must serve a minimum of 40 years for the murders of Will Henry and Brian McIntosh in Dudley in September 2020.

Detective jailed for forging murder probe witness statement

Detective jailed for forging murder probe witness statement

Detective Constable Robert Ferrow was investigating the death of Lucy-Anne Rushton, who was murdered by her estranged husband Shaun Dyson in 2019, whe

Conservative MP calls for careers advice for all secondary school pupils

Conservative MP calls for careers advice for all secondary school pupils

Mark Jenkinson’s ‘landmark’ education bill seeks to create a level playing field for all pupils and has Government support.

Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

James Watson defied odds of 167 million to one by acing two holes at Barnard Castle Golf Club in a competition.

Man jailed for murder of teenage girl who called him her father

Man jailed for murder of teenage girl who called him her father

Scott Walker has not told police the location of 17-year-old Bernadette Walker’s body.

Police chief vows new approach to ‘too many criminals getting away with it’

Police chief vows new approach to ‘too many criminals getting away with it’

New Greater Manchester Police Constable Stephen Watson set out his plans to turn around the crisis-hit, failing force.

Churchill controversy stems from pandering to ‘noisy woke brigade’ – Dowden

Churchill controversy stems from pandering to ‘noisy woke brigade’ – Dowden

It comes after the Prime Minister accused a charity associated with the wartime leader of attempting to ‘airbrush’ his achievements in its revamp.

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid protocol row

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid protocol row

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he feared negotiations between the EU and UK Government over the protocol would drag on for years.

Neighbour recalls watching tennis star Emma Raducanu practising in the street

Neighbour recalls watching tennis star Emma Raducanu practising in the street

The 18-year-old has made history by becoming the first qualifier to reach a grand slam final.

UK would not breach international law to tackle migrant crossings – minister

UK would not breach international law to tackle migrant crossings – minister

The UK and France are embroiled in a war of words to halt the crossings.

Met Police Federation gives ‘full support’ to criticised Commissioner

Met Police Federation gives ‘full support’ to criticised Commissioner

Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said Dame Cressida Dick had the ‘full support of the rank and file’.

Divers unveil hidden life of remote Scottish island’s sea caves

Divers unveil hidden life of remote Scottish island’s sea caves

The data gathered will help increase knowledge about the habitats around Fair Isle.

Sefcovic warns against any renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

Sefcovic warns against any renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Commission vice-president said that the implementation of the protocol would require compromise on both sides.

Around half of parents worried about their child returning to school – ONS

Around half of parents worried about their child returning to school – ONS

Some 48% of adults with dependent children said they were very or somewhat worried about their child going back to school or college.

MI5 boss issues terror warning over Afghanistan

MI5 boss issues terror warning over Afghanistan

Director-general Ken McCallum said the security service and its partners will plan for the chance that ‘more risk, progressively, may flow our way’.

Sturgeon: Vaccine passports are not a magic wand but can get us through winter

Sturgeon: Vaccine passports are not a magic wand but can get us through winter

The certification scheme will require people to prove they have been vaccinated if they want to attend big events or go to nightclubs.

Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a base for terror, warns Blair

Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a base for terror, warns Blair

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, the former PM said the Taliban must be ‘held to account’ if they allow extremists to return.

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