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Nicotine pouch ad banned for implying stimulant effect for gamers

Nicotine pouch ad banned for implying stimulant effect for gamers

The advertising regulator said the ad was irresponsible for implying that the product had a mood-altering and stimulant effect.

Philip’s funeral could attract one of the year’s largest TV audiences

Philip’s funeral could attract one of the year’s largest TV audiences

The BBC and ITV are likely to clear their schedules for coverage of the event.

Great-grandfather and former para reaches halfway mark on 190-mile challenge

Great-grandfather and former para reaches halfway mark on 190-mile challenge

Jeffrey Long set off from Bradford City Hall on March 10 in aid of the Royal British Legion and Support Our Paras.

Government will not bring abrupt end to North Sea oil and gas – Kwarteng

Government will not bring abrupt end to North Sea oil and gas – Kwarteng

The UK’s net zero law requires the country to cut domestic greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible.

Firm offers discounted PCR tests for holidaymakers

Firm offers discounted PCR tests for holidaymakers

The plan came after the travel industry expressed concern that testing requirements would make foreign holidays unaffordable for many people.

Facebook Oversight Board expands to allow appeals over content still on platform

Facebook Oversight Board expands to allow appeals over content still on platform

Facebook and Instagram users can now appeal over content that has been allowed to remain online.

Kwarteng warns of ‘danger’ that Liberty Steel plants could close

Kwarteng warns of ‘danger’ that Liberty Steel plants could close

The Business Secretary told MPs the firm had ‘good assets’ but that he could give no guarantees for the future.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s grandchildren

The Duke of Edinburgh’s grandchildren

Zara Tindall and princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are among Philip’s eight grandchildren.

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

The First Minister has tweaked the Scottish Government’s timetable for the lifting of lockdown restrictions in Scotland.

Ardent monarchist urges Harry to reconcile with family at Philip’s funeral

Ardent monarchist urges Harry to reconcile with family at Philip’s funeral

Collector and expert Anita Atkinson also deeply regrets the sad occasion on Saturday will not be a public event.

Estimated 1.3 million of England’s at-risk yet to take up jab offer

Estimated 1.3 million of England’s at-risk yet to take up jab offer

An expert warned it is ‘vitally important’ for people most vulnerable to Covid-19 to come forward for vaccination.

Mobile pub visits Surrey care home to celebrate easing of lockdown

Mobile pub visits Surrey care home to celebrate easing of lockdown

An 87-year-old resident at Kings Lodge in Byfleet said the beer van visit ‘felt like a return to my younger days’.

Rapping jihadi jailed for life for plotting lone wolf attack

Rapping jihadi jailed for life for plotting lone wolf attack

The Old Bailey heard Sahayb Abu, dubbed the Masked Menace, had been planning to carry out a solo knife attack last summer.

Few parents regularly talk to children about spending in games and apps – poll

Few parents regularly talk to children about spending in games and apps – poll

While parents are worried about their children’s online money habits, only 18% have spoken to them about the issue in the last six months.

Novichok inquest may become public inquiry, says coroner

Novichok inquest may become public inquiry, says coroner

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died and her partner fell ill months after former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned in 2018.

Hancock: UK on track to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all adults by end of July

Hancock: UK on track to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all adults by end of July

The Health Secretary said more than 40 million vaccine doses have been delivered across the country.

Jo Brand: Get ‘socially fit’ after lockdown by chatting with neighbours

Jo Brand: Get ‘socially fit’ after lockdown by chatting with neighbours

The Big Lunch ambassador is encouraging people who feel anxious about socialising again when restrictions lift to start with doorstep chats.

Government’s LGBT advisory panel disbanded

Government’s LGBT advisory panel disbanded

Women and equalities minister Liz Truss did not renew the panel’s term when it expired at the end of March.

Easing lockdown restrictions will inevitably lead to more deaths – Johnson

Easing lockdown restrictions will inevitably lead to more deaths – Johnson

The Prime Minister urged people to continue to ‘exercise restraint’ as beer gardens and some shops reopened in England.

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist ‘seemed a little shy’

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist ‘seemed a little shy’

Usman Khan launched his attack at a prisoner rehabilitation conference near London Bridge on November 29 2019.

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