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Parents opting pupils out of mental health support amid stigma fears, MPs told

Parents opting pupils out of mental health support amid stigma fears, MPs told

Some families have worried about children being labelled if they take up provision, school leaders say.

No 10 insists Mercer is ‘valued’ amid reports he is on brink of quitting

No 10 insists Mercer is ‘valued’ amid reports he is on brink of quitting

Veterans minister Johnny Mercer is reported to be unhappy about the protection offered to former personnel.

More young girls coerced into filming own sexual abuse, experts warn

More young girls coerced into filming own sexual abuse, experts warn

Some 80% of the self-generated child sexual abuse content which the Internet Watch Foundation identified in 2020 involved girls aged 11-13.

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker was expressionless as he stabbed people, victim says

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker was expressionless as he stabbed people, victim says

Stephanie Szczotko was hurt in the attack carried out by Usman Khan, near London Bridge, in November 2019.

PSNI officer targeted in ‘reckless’ bomb attack

PSNI officer targeted in ‘reckless’ bomb attack

The incident near Dungiven has been met with widespread condemnation.

Johnson ‘says he could drop a legislative bomb’ to block European Super League

Johnson ‘says he could drop a legislative bomb’ to block European Super League

The PM voiced his ‘unwavering support’ for the football authorities in their efforts to prevent the breakaway competition.

Jeremy Corbyn loses appeal against judge’s findings on first stage of libel case

Jeremy Corbyn loses appeal against judge’s findings on first stage of libel case

Political blogger Richard Millett is suing the former Labour leader over remarks he made on The Andrew Marr Show in 2018.

Sleeping fewer hours in middle age associated with dementia risk – study

Sleeping fewer hours in middle age associated with dementia risk – study

The research suggests there is a higher risk of dementia in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the age of 50 or 60.

Charles ‘retreats to Welsh home to mourn father’s death’

Charles ‘retreats to Welsh home to mourn father’s death’

Royal fans were encouraged to see William and Harry chatting after saying their final farewells to their grandfather.

Hillsborough accused ‘altered police statements to minimise blame’

Hillsborough accused ‘altered police statements to minimise blame’

Two former police officers and a lawyer for the South Yorkshire force are accused of amending statements about the day of the disaster.

Scotland’s lockdown restrictions to ease on Monday, Sturgeon confirms

Scotland’s lockdown restrictions to ease on Monday, Sturgeon confirms

Pubs can reopen outdoors and shops and museums will welcome back customers, the First Minister said.

Fifth of neurologist’s patients received ‘insecure diagnosis’

Fifth of neurologist’s patients received ‘insecure diagnosis’

The Belfast Health Trust has recalled a further 209 neurology patients in connection with the work of Dr Michael Watt.

Tens of thousands applied to register to vote on election deadline day

Tens of thousands applied to register to vote on election deadline day

Around a third of applications were from people under the age of 25.

Asda takeover could lead to higher petrol prices, warns competition watchdog

Asda takeover could lead to higher petrol prices, warns competition watchdog

The CMA said a probe raised ‘local competition concerns in relation to the supply of road fuel in 36 areas across the UK’.

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions – and the lifestyle changes needed

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions – and the lifestyle changes needed

The Government plans to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 to tackle climate change.

Clothing firm ads banned over ‘faux fur’ claims

Clothing firm ads banned over ‘faux fur’ claims

One hat sold by the firm contained raccoon dog fur, testing by Humane Society International suggested.

Doctor recalls ‘urgency on the face of police’ at Fishmongers’ Hall attack

Doctor recalls ‘urgency on the face of police’ at Fishmongers’ Hall attack

Dr Samy Sadek said he was confronted by ‘lots of noise and blood’.

Dying patients should have better access to general anaesthesia – experts

Dying patients should have better access to general anaesthesia – experts

A new poll suggests that offering anaesthesia to patients at the end of their lives is supported by many.

Aldi announces return of Cuthbert the Caterpillar amid copyright row with M&S

Aldi announces return of Cuthbert the Caterpillar amid copyright row with M&S

The German discounter announced a limited edition of Cuthbert will return to shelves next month, with all profits to be donated to cancer charities.

Boomtown music festival axed due to lack of Government-backed Covid insurance

Boomtown music festival axed due to lack of Government-backed Covid insurance

Organisers said that after almost half a year of collective campaigning ‘Covid-specific cancellation insurance for events still does not exist’.

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