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Number 10 warns peers not to derail Johnson’s new Brexit Bill

Number 10 warns peers not to derail Johnson’s new Brexit Bill

Downing Street says the House of Lords should respect the convention not to vote down Government manifesto commitments.

Heart disease patients being dealt double blow by Covid-19 – expert

Heart disease patients being dealt double blow by Covid-19 – expert

Some of the excess mortality numbers during the peak of the Covid-19 epidemic were driven by patients with heart conditions, says a cardiologist.

ITV backs Diversity’s ‘authentic and heartfelt’ Black Lives Matter BGT routine

ITV backs Diversity’s ‘authentic and heartfelt’ Black Lives Matter BGT routine

The performance saw star Ashley Banjo being held down by a police officer.

Man ‘uses snake as a face mask’ on bus

Man ‘uses snake as a face mask’ on bus

Authorities suggested a snake was not a valid face covering after the man was seen with a reptile on a bus in Manchester.

Rishi Sunak hints at further ‘creative’ ways to protect Covid-hit jobs

Rishi Sunak hints at further ‘creative’ ways to protect Covid-hit jobs

The Chancellor was urged to build on his ‘tremendous work’ by developing further support after October.

Airlines escape fines for breaking consumer law ‘since 2003’

Airlines escape fines for breaking consumer law ‘since 2003’

Consumer group Which? claimed its findings show that the Civil Aviation Authority should be given enhanced powers.

Health Secretary under fire from MPs over Covid-19 testing ‘mess’

Health Secretary under fire from MPs over Covid-19 testing ‘mess’

Matt Hancock told the Commons there are operational challenges which the Government is working hard to fix.

Jailed ex-MP Elphicke was ‘sexual predator who told pack of lies’, judge says

Jailed ex-MP Elphicke was ‘sexual predator who told pack of lies’, judge says

Charlie Elphicke was sentenced after being convicted of three counts of sexual assault on two women.

Dublin pubs to stay closed as city placed under added restrictions

Dublin pubs to stay closed as city placed under added restrictions

Added restrictions were placed on the capital as the Government outlined its new national plan for living with Covid-19.

Facebook rolls out blood donation feature to parts of UK

The feature will be available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in a bid to find ‘new blood’.

Nearly nine in 10 children return to school after Covid-19 lockdown

Nearly nine in 10 children return to school after Covid-19 lockdown

Around 92% of state schools in England were fully open last week, Government figures suggest.

Trump wants to jail Assange to keep him quiet, extradition hearing told

Trump wants to jail Assange to keep him quiet, extradition hearing told

A lawyer told the Old Bailey that rumours the US president had been aided by foreign powers in 2016 were viewed as ‘undermining his legitimacy’.

Insurers Hiscox and RSA predict £200m hit from landmark Covid-19 ruling

Insurers Hiscox and RSA predict £200m hit from landmark Covid-19 ruling

Hiscox said the impact of the ruling is likely to be around £150 million lower than the worst case scenario it predicted.

Women vow to continue fight over pension changes

Women vow to continue fight over pension changes

The Court of Appeal has ruled controversial reforms affecting women born in the 1950s were not discriminatory.

Make company fire-and-rehire tactics illegal – Starmer

Make company fire-and-rehire tactics illegal – Starmer

The Labour leader also set out his vision for reforming and extending the furlough scheme.

Hancock confirms new prioritisation list for Covid-19 tests

Hancock confirms new prioritisation list for Covid-19 tests

Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged there were ‘operational challenges’ following widespread complaints about the availability of tests.

‘Naughty Tory’ Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women

‘Naughty Tory’ Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women

The 49-year-old father-of-two, who was dumped by his wife upon his conviction, was described by the judge as ‘a sexual predator’.

Call to boost green space as research shows millions in ‘nature-deprived’ areas

Call to boost green space as research shows millions in ‘nature-deprived’ areas

Separate reports by Friends of the Earth and The Ramblers reveal inequalities in access to parks and local greenery and call for Government action.

Two arrested over 1992 disappearance of 23-year-old man after cold case inquiry

Two arrested over 1992 disappearance of 23-year-old man after cold case inquiry

The missing persons report said Steven Clark disappeared after visiting a public toilet while on a family walk.

Thomas Cook brand ‘reinvented’ as online travel firm

Thomas Cook brand ‘reinvented’ as online travel firm

Chinese firm Fosun Tourism Group acquired the brand for £11 million after the 178-year-old travel company collapsed in September 2019.

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