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Ryan Giggs to face court on ex-girlfriend assault charge

Ryan Giggs to face court on ex-girlfriend assault charge

The former Manchester United footballer is also alleged to have engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards Kate Greville.

Ousting of my father as DUP leader ‘killed him’ – Ian Paisley

Ousting of my father as DUP leader ‘killed him’ – Ian Paisley

The North Antrim MP said he could understand hurt expressed by Arlene Foster’s supporters after what happened to his father.

New DUP leader Edwin Poots hits out at senior Irish Government figures

New DUP leader Edwin Poots hits out at senior Irish Government figures

After his ratification as DUP leader, Mr Poots launched a scathing attack on deputy Irish premier Leo Varadkar and Foreign Minister Simon Coveney.

Indian variant surge puts June date for scrapping Covid restrictions at risk

Indian variant surge puts June date for scrapping Covid restrictions at risk

The Prime Minister said the country might have to wait for Covid measures to be eased.

Hancock denies promising Prime Minister hospital to care home testing

Hancock denies promising Prime Minister hospital to care home testing

Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings told MPs that Government claims about putting a shield round care homes were ‘complete nonsense’.

Harry appears in ‘mental fitness’ video ahead of reunion with Oprah

Harry appears in ‘mental fitness’ video ahead of reunion with Oprah

Harry features in the video talking about Peak State which describes itself on Twitter as a “global community”.

Raab welcomes probe into ‘grave violation’ that led to Belarus flight diversion

Raab welcomes probe into ‘grave violation’ that led to Belarus flight diversion

The Foreign Office says it was a ‘false bomb scare’ that led to the Ryanair plane landing in Minsk.

Edwin Poots officially ratified as new leader of Democratic Unionist Party

Edwin Poots officially ratified as new leader of Democratic Unionist Party

Mr Poots was formally ratified in a meeting a Belfast hotel on Thursday evening.

William and Kate meet Gordon Brown and wife for talks as Scottish tour ends

William and Kate meet Gordon Brown and wife for talks as Scottish tour ends

The argument over Scottish independence has intensified after the Scottish National Party’s landslide victory in the Holyrood election earlier in May.

Arlene Foster to dedicate time to combating online abuse

Arlene Foster to dedicate time to combating online abuse

The outgoing First Minister has said she will use her time out of office to tackling online trolls, after stepping down from the DUP leadership.

Covid vaccines have prevented more than 13,000 deaths, new data suggests

Covid vaccines have prevented more than 13,000 deaths, new data suggests

Matt Hancock told a Downing Street briefing on Thursday that the new figures showed the case for vaccination had never been stronger.

Autonomous vehicles join regular traffic in Cambridge in UK first

Autonomous vehicles join regular traffic in Cambridge in UK first

The trial aims to assess whether the driverless technology could one day join the public transport network.

Holyrood minister seeks talks with Patel on ‘more humane’ immigration approach

Holyrood minister seeks talks with Patel on ‘more humane’ immigration approach

Angus Robertson criticised the Home Secretary following a protest over an immigration raid in Glasgow.

William ends Scottish tour by praising the nation and its people

William ends Scottish tour by praising the nation and its people

The Duke of Cambridge carried out his week-long Scottish tour in his role as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Early signs Bolton’s Covid rate is starting to ‘cap out’, Hancock says

Early signs Bolton’s Covid rate is starting to ‘cap out’, Hancock says

The Greater Manchester borough has the highest rate of new Covid-19 cases in England.

DCMS Committee chair concerned over ‘lack of clarity’ around Ofcom post process

DCMS Committee chair concerned over ‘lack of clarity’ around Ofcom post process

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has decided to rerun the competition for the role of chair at the media regulator.

Breakfast cereals not being demonised under obesity reforms, says minister

Breakfast cereals not being demonised under obesity reforms, says minister

Concerns have been raised about state intervention on foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

Benefits against costs of vaccine passports are finely balanced – Gove

Benefits against costs of vaccine passports are finely balanced – Gove

The Cabinet Office minister said Covid status certification could help ‘economic and social life … return more quickly’.

Matt Hancock denies lying to Prime Minister as Cummings row fallout continues

Matt Hancock denies lying to Prime Minister as Cummings row fallout continues

The Health Secretary said he had been ‘straight with people’ throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Penarth woman’s rail death was foreseeable, tree expert tells inquest

Penarth woman’s rail death was foreseeable, tree expert tells inquest

Bethan Roper, 28, suffered fatal head injuries after being struck by a branch of an ash tree while a passenger on a high-speed GWR service in 2018

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