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Libya-IRA arms report author ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Government response

Libya-IRA arms report author ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Government response

William Shawcross was asked to examine issues around securing compensation from Libya for victims of IRA bombs supplied by Colonel Gaddafi.

National Trust brings in beavers to boost wildlife in valley by South Downs

National Trust brings in beavers to boost wildlife in valley by South Downs

The move is the second reintroduction of beavers onto Trust land after a successful scheme at Holnicote, Devon, last year.

Patel’s immigration plans: What we know so far

Patel’s immigration plans: What we know so far

The Home Office said ‘fairness’ and a genuine need for refuge are at the heart of the proposals.

Number of victims of revenge porn may have doubled in past two years

Number of victims of revenge porn may have doubled in past two years

Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress became a specific offence in 2015.

John Lewis to permanently shut eight more stores with 1,465 jobs at risk

John Lewis to permanently shut eight more stores with 1,465 jobs at risk

It comes eight months after the high street stalwart closed another eight stores, in a move which cut around 1,300 jobs.

Britain’s biggest police force accused of blanket ban on protest over vigil

Britain’s biggest police force accused of blanket ban on protest over vigil

Anna Birley, from Reclaim These Streets, said senior Metropolitan Police officers had been obstructive to organisers and refused to engage with them.

Government climate leadership under fire over North Sea energy transition

Government climate leadership under fire over North Sea energy transition

The North Sea Transition Deal has been welcomed by the oil and gas industry but criticised by green groups.

Family’s delight as pet dog Bailey trapped in fox hole is rescued

Family’s delight as pet dog Bailey trapped in fox hole is rescued

Firefighters, the Scottish SPCA and a drainage company all combined to rescue the terrier from under a commercial garage.

New health security agency set up to tackle future pandemics

New health security agency set up to tackle future pandemics

The UK Health Security Agency will be headed by Dr Jenny Harries.

Labour calls for electric vehicle ‘revolution’

Labour calls for electric vehicle ‘revolution’

Owning a zero emission vehicle should be an ‘option for all’, says Ed Miliband.

One in three video-sharing users find hate speech – Ofcom

One in three video-sharing users find hate speech – Ofcom

The regulator found 32% of VSP users had witnessed or experienced hateful content, of which most was directed at a racial group.

Police in Bristol ‘feel under siege’ after second night of protests

Police in Bristol ‘feel under siege’ after second night of protests

Fourteen people were arrested following the latest demonstration in the city on Tuesday night.

Government criticised for ‘further delay’ over drinks bottle recycling scheme

Government criticised for ‘further delay’ over drinks bottle recycling scheme

Environmental groups have reacted angrily to reports that the deposit return scheme may not be introduced until late 2024.

Business optimism and economic activity soar over road map to reopening

Business optimism and economic activity soar over road map to reopening

The closely-followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite PMI showed strong growth in the economy as new orders flood in.

UK urged to share Covid jabs ‘one-for-one’ with poorer countries

UK urged to share Covid jabs ‘one-for-one’ with poorer countries

The co-chairwoman of the Covax initiative to provide vaccines globally called for a ‘fair and sensible conversation’ about dividing supplies.

People may choose to wear masks and keep distance ‘even after rules scrapped’

People may choose to wear masks and keep distance ‘even after rules scrapped’

Epidemiologist Professor Neil Ferguson said he believes the UK’s reopening road map is still on track despite concerns over a third wave in Europe.

Average UK house price edged down by £1,000 in January

Average UK house price edged down by £1,000 in January

Across the UK, the average property value in January was £249,000, which was down from a record high of £250,000 in December.

Paralysed lamb gets new lease of life with modified dog wheelchair

Paralysed lamb gets new lease of life with modified dog wheelchair

Steven the lamb ‘just wants to play, just like any other normal lamb wants to play’.

Children tricked into abusing other youngsters in ‘disturbing new trend’

Children tricked into abusing other youngsters in ‘disturbing new trend’

The Internet Watch Foundation said adults pose as children and suggest a game or dare activity via live video streaming.

Priti Patel defends asylum overhaul amid ‘inhumane’ claims

Priti Patel defends asylum overhaul amid ‘inhumane’ claims

The Home Secretary’s new plan for immigration will be set out on Wednesday.

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