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EU takes action against UK over ‘international law breaches’ on Northern Ireland

EU takes action against UK over ‘international law breaches’ on Northern Ireland

The European Commission is taking the first step towards proceedings over the alleged breach of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Police search supermarket car park in Sarah Everard investigation

Police search supermarket car park in Sarah Everard investigation

Large portions of Sandwich, Kent, remained cordoned off with police tape on Monday afternoon as inquiries into the death of the 33-year-old continue.

‘Net zero plus’ needed to tackle climate crisis, Environment Agency boss warns

‘Net zero plus’ needed to tackle climate crisis, Environment Agency boss warns

Sir James Bevan has called on the UK to ‘adapt and thrive’ in the face of changes to its climate.

Dame Julie Walters: We will not let Government promise on dementia be cast aside

Dame Julie Walters: We will not let Government promise on dementia be cast aside

The actress’s grandmother died with vascular dementia.

Judge overseeing money fight featuring Sir Frederick Barclay and estranged wife

Judge overseeing money fight featuring Sir Frederick Barclay and estranged wife

Mr Justice Cohen, who is based in London, began hearing arguments from lawyers at a trial in the Family Division of the High Court on on Monday.

Every vote for the Tories will ‘cut SNP and Sturgeon down to size’, says Gove

Every vote for the Tories will ‘cut SNP and Sturgeon down to size’, says Gove

The Tory minister was speaking after it was announced 500 new jobs would come to Glasgow in a move by the Cabinet Office.

Too many families not reunited with care home residents, charity says

Too many families not reunited with care home residents, charity says

Some families have been ‘disturbed’ by the decline of their loved one after months of isolation, the Relatives & Residents Association said.

Ed Sheeran painting raises more than £51,000 for cancer charity

Ed Sheeran painting raises more than £51,000 for cancer charity

The Splash Planet piece was raffled off by Cancer Campaign in Suffolk.

What do the latest figures show about violence against women?

What do the latest figures show about violence against women?

One in five women say they have been the victim of stalking at least once since the age of 16.

What measures are in the Bill which promises to overhaul the justice system?

What measures are in the Bill which promises to overhaul the justice system?

The Bill has been introduced to Parliament.

Foster: People need to take AstraZeneca jab to leave lockdown behind

Foster: People need to take AstraZeneca jab to leave lockdown behind

Ireland has temporarily paused administration of doses after reports of people suffering blood clots in Europe.

Two vaccine doses offer similar Covid-19 protection as prior infection – study

Two vaccine doses offer similar Covid-19 protection as prior infection – study

The study saw the same high level of protection in unvaccinated healthcare workers who had contracted Covid-19 naturally.

EU to launch legal action against UK over Northern Ireland grace periods

EU to launch legal action against UK over Northern Ireland grace periods

The European Union has accused the UK Government of breaching international law.

Piers Morgan appears to make dig at ITV after GMB departure

Piers Morgan appears to make dig at ITV after GMB departure

He shared an extract from his book about cancel culture.

New HQ for Department for Transport in Birmingham and northern hub in Leeds

New HQ for Department for Transport in Birmingham and northern hub in Leeds

A total of 650 jobs will be created across the two cities by 2025, the DfT said.

Pupils and teachers happy as easing of lockdown sees more children back in class

Pupils and teachers happy as easing of lockdown sees more children back in class

The easing of Covid restrictions in Scotland saw older primary pupils and more secondary school pupils return to class.

NHS staff who refuse jabs could be redeployed to ‘less exposure-prone setting’

NHS staff who refuse jabs could be redeployed to ‘less exposure-prone setting’

A new document sets out how NHS employers can keep workers safe if they refuse the jab.

Woman was ‘terrified’ during arrest at Sarah Everard vigil

Woman was ‘terrified’ during arrest at Sarah Everard vigil

Student Patsy Stevenson was handcuffed and held down by two male officers.

Fears new laws overhauling justice system could threaten free speech

Fears new laws overhauling justice system could threaten free speech

The laws are intended to give more police more powers in managing non-violent but disruptive protests.

Court of Appeal rejects case over alleged CPS change in rape prosecution policy

Court of Appeal rejects case over alleged CPS change in rape prosecution policy

The End Violence Against Women Coalition claimed that, between 2016 and 2018, prosecutors became more risk-averse.

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