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Police apologise over death of man ‘partly caused by restraint and neglect’

Police apologise over death of man ‘partly caused by restraint and neglect’

An inquest jury has found the way in which police restrained Leon Briggs, 39, in 2013 “more than minimally contributed to his death”.

MPs back moves for tougher animal cruelty sentences

MPs back moves for tougher animal cruelty sentences

The proposed legislation cleared the House of Commons after receiving an unopposed third reading.

Government must prioritise tackling lockdown obesity, say peers

Government must prioritise tackling lockdown obesity, say peers

Former chairman of the British Olympic Association Lord Moynihan said the pandemic had caused ‘obesity, boredom and poor health’.

Two doses of Covid-19 jab can halve transmission, research suggests

Two doses of Covid-19 jab can halve transmission, research suggests

For people living with health workers who were fully vaccinated, their risk of Covid was found to be at least 54% lower.

Philip set to spend fourth weekend in hospital

Philip set to spend fourth weekend in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh had been at Windsor Castle with the Queen for most of the lockdown, alongside a reduced household of staff dubbed HMS Bubble.

Mark Drakeford warns Welsh holiday lets not to take bookings from England

Mark Drakeford warns Welsh holiday lets not to take bookings from England

The First Minister said the tourism industry could not continue reopening if accommodation was let to people living under lockdown in England

Women urged not to attend Sarah Everard vigils in person

Women urged not to attend Sarah Everard vigils in person

The 33-year-old went missing on her way home in London last week, and was later found dead.

Rapping jihadi found guilty of plotting to run amok with sword during lockdown

Rapping jihadi found guilty of plotting to run amok with sword during lockdown

Sahayb Abu had bought two blades, balaclavas, a camouflage hat and body armour online in readiness for the terror attack last summer, a court heard.

Great Ormond Street Hospital porter who abused boys over decades faces jail

Great Ormond Street Hospital porter who abused boys over decades faces jail

Paul Farrell, 55, admitted a total of 69 offences against eight victims.

Family of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe face ‘uncertainty’ ahead of court hearing

Family of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe face ‘uncertainty’ ahead of court hearing

Richard Ratcliffe said the British-Iranian mother-of-one ‘remains in harm’s way’ after her five-year prison term expired.

PM holds ‘frank’ conversations with DUP on NI visit

PM holds ‘frank’ conversations with DUP on NI visit

Extra checks on goods passing through its ports from the rest of the UK following Brexit have angered unionists.

Body found in Kent woodland identified as Sarah Everard

Body found in Kent woodland identified as Sarah Everard

The 33-year-old went missing while walking home from a friend’s house in south London last week.

‘Vital’ to find trusted messengers to spread vaccine information – Dr Amir Khan

‘Vital’ to find trusted messengers to spread vaccine information – Dr Amir Khan

Dr Khan was volunteering at a vaccination centre as he began a new role as Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first ambassador.

Deputy First Minister delivers snub to Boris Johnson during NI visit

Deputy First Minister delivers snub to Boris Johnson during NI visit

Michelle O’Neill refused to welcome the Prime Minister after Boris Johnson declined to hold a political meeting with Sinn Fein.

Covid infections drop in England but level off in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Covid infections drop in England but level off in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Office for National Statistics said the picture across the UK was ‘mixed’.

Government move on coal mine should lead to support for steel industry – Labour

Government move on coal mine should lead to support for steel industry – Labour

Environmentalists have welcomed a ministerial ‘U-turn’ on a proposed new coal mine.

Queen reveals fascination with space exploits as she marks science week

Queen reveals fascination with space exploits as she marks science week

During a virtual event with British scientists, educators and schoolchildren, she called meeting cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961.

‘World-first’ carbon neutral skyscraper build mooted for Birmingham

‘World-first’ carbon neutral skyscraper build mooted for Birmingham

If constructed, the development would boast one of the tallest habitable tower blocks in the city.

Extra Northern Ireland port checks could cost local council £5 million

Extra Northern Ireland port checks could cost local council £5 million

Each shift at Larne Port would require 17 officers if 100% checks are required following the end of soft-touch grace periods.

Welsh First Minister insists curfew for men not under consideration

Welsh First Minister insists curfew for men not under consideration

Mark Drakeford said reports that the Welsh Government could introduce a curfew were ‘misleading’.

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