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Social media influencers put ‘on notice’ over advertising disclosure

Social media influencers put ‘on notice’ over advertising disclosure

The Advertising Standards Authority said monitoring of 122 Instagram accounts found compliance with the rules was unacceptably low.

Stuart Lubbock murder suspect arrested after ‘significant new information’

Stuart Lubbock murder suspect arrested after ‘significant new information’

The suspect, who has not been named, has been arrested by police investigating the murder and indecent assault of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

Senior Met chief says he cannot apologise for officers at Sarah Everard vigil

Senior Met chief says he cannot apologise for officers at Sarah Everard vigil

Sir Stephen House said officers were ‘doing their duty as they saw it’.

Extending the school day will only work if parents do not feel it is punishment

Extending the school day will only work if parents do not feel it is punishment

The Ofsted chief said families know children need time with their grandparents and friends over the summer holidays.

Ex-civil servant corroborates Salmond claim that Sturgeon staff leaked name

Ex-civil servant corroborates Salmond claim that Sturgeon staff leaked name

Lorraine Kay told a Holyrood inquiry that the identity of one of the complainers had been shared with a senior aide of the former first minister.

Osborne congratulates Johnson for seeing off Tory ‘hotheads’ on China

Osborne congratulates Johnson for seeing off Tory ‘hotheads’ on China

The former chancellor warned against a new cold war with Beijing.

Pub bombs inquiry decision would be ‘inappropriate’ at moment, says minister

Pub bombs inquiry decision would be ‘inappropriate’ at moment, says minister

Families of the victims of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings are due to meet the Home Secretary to discuss the issue.

Royal Mail to trial bar code on stamps

Royal Mail to trial bar code on stamps

The move is poised to pave the way for innovative customer services and benefits in the future, the postal group said.

Covid-19 infects cell factors ‘more abundant in the elderly, men, and smokers’

Covid-19 infects cell factors ‘more abundant in the elderly, men, and smokers’

Clinical observations throughout the pandemic also suggest these groups tend to be more severely affected by Covid-19.

Haulier in court in connection with deaths of 39 migrants in container

Haulier in court in connection with deaths of 39 migrants in container

Caolan Gormley faces a charge of conspiracy to assist illegal immigration.

Tens of thousands more people ‘should be prescribed art classes and gardening’

Tens of thousands more people ‘should be prescribed art classes and gardening’

Social prescribing can include activities such as attending a new skills workshop or playing football in a local team.

Network of gene therapy hubs ‘offers hope to millions of patients’

Network of gene therapy hubs ‘offers hope to millions of patients’

An £18 million investment in three new Gene Therapy Innovation Hubs aims to speed up the development of a new wave of genetic medicines.

‘Final call’ for support of aviation industry

‘Final call’ for support of aviation industry

Analysis commissioned by trade union Unite found that 61,973 UK jobs have been lost across aviation and aerospace since February 2020.

Pandemic sales surge boosts Just Eat chief’s pay packet by 57%

Pandemic sales surge boosts Just Eat chief’s pay packet by 57%

Chief executive officer Jitse Groen was handed a pay deal worth 1.13 million euros (£970,000) for the year to December.

Alex Salmond inquiry must be allowed to take its course – Swinney

Alex Salmond inquiry must be allowed to take its course – Swinney

Tory MP David Davis used parliamentary privilege to claim there were efforts to encourage complaints about Alex Salmond.

Toddler tablet use linked to behavioural problems – study

Toddler tablet use linked to behavioural problems – study

Extensive use of phones, tablets and game consoles has been linked to an increased risk of emotional and behavioural issues.

Kwarteng: Not productive to pull up trade drawbridge over human rights abuses

Kwarteng: Not productive to pull up trade drawbridge over human rights abuses

It comes after the Foreign Secretary reportedly said the UK would strike trade deals with nations that do not meet European human rights standards.

Timeline: two decades since Stuart Lubbock died in Michael Barrymore’s pool

Timeline: two decades since Stuart Lubbock died in Michael Barrymore’s pool

His body was found following a party.

Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh calls Sussex leak ‘mean-spirited’

Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh calls Sussex leak ‘mean-spirited’

The presenter said the couple had already had their ‘two hours on telly where you’ve said everything you wanted to say’.

William and Kate join world leaders for St Patrick’s Day message

William and Kate join world leaders for St Patrick’s Day message

The duke and duchess sent their greetings to the Irish people, wishing them a happy and safe celebration.

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