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Revealed: The reason drinkers can get a ‘red wine headache’

Revealed: The reason drinkers can get a ‘red wine headache’

The headaches can hit a drinker in under 30 minutes and up to three hours after a small glass.

Sunak promises to cut taxes ‘carefully and sustainably’

Sunak promises to cut taxes ‘carefully and sustainably’

Ahead of the autumn statement, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out five ‘long-term decisions’ to boost economic growth.

Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll

Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll

The survey was carried out for the child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

Sunak suggested ‘handling the scientists’ and not virus, Covid probe is told

Sunak suggested ‘handling the scientists’ and not virus, Covid probe is told

The Covid-19 Inquiry heard from former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

Father of Irish-Israeli child hostage says he is living through ‘nightmare’

Father of Irish-Israeli child hostage says he is living through ‘nightmare’

Thomas Hand said at a press conference at the Israeli embassy in London that getting Emily back was his ‘reason for living’.

Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by graphs during Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by graphs during Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

Sir Patrick Vallance is giving evidence to the Covid-19 public inquiry on the Government’s response to the pandemic.

Rishi Sunak was ‘not pleased’ at early prospect of London lockdown

Rishi Sunak was ‘not pleased’ at early prospect of London lockdown

Sir Patrick Vallance’s argument for tighter restrictions due to the early spread of Covid-19 in London was rejected by ministers.

Work begins in operation to cut down trees made famous by Game Of Thrones

Work begins in operation to cut down trees made famous by Game Of Thrones

Six trees are to be felled at the Dark Hedges in Co Antrim.

Man who stalked and killed Gracie Spinks died by suicide, coroner rules

Man who stalked and killed Gracie Spinks died by suicide, coroner rules

Michael Sellers was found dead 150 metres away from where he had killed Ms Spinks.

Patrick Vallance says ministers knew ‘following the science’ mantra was damaging

Patrick Vallance says ministers knew ‘following the science’ mantra was damaging

The Government’s former chief scientific adviser told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry ministers may have ‘hid behind’ the phrase.

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s mother after car river plunge

Inquest opens into death of Phil Spencer’s mother after car river plunge

Anne Spencer and her husband Richard were submerged in water for up to 20 minutes following the incident earlier this year, the hearing was told.

Tories to push for more parliamentary time to quiz Matheson over iPad data bill

Tories to push for more parliamentary time to quiz Matheson over iPad data bill

The Health Secretary racked up a near-£11,000 bill for a parliamentary iPad, which he later said was caused by his children watching football.

Two 12-year-olds accused of murder appear before Crown Court judge

Two 12-year-olds accused of murder appear before Crown Court judge

The youths cannot be named because of their age.

Culture Secretary: Media Bill will remove threats to public service broadcasters

Culture Secretary: Media Bill will remove threats to public service broadcasters

The Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains

Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains

The Elizabeth line runs between Berkshire and Essex via central London.

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ during Covid

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ during Covid

The former chief scientific adviser said then-prime minister Boris Johnson had begun to consider lockdown options in February 2020.

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn

A report by the cross-party Business and Trade Committee stated that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk.

Police release video footage of raid on large cannabis factory in city centre

Police release video footage of raid on large cannabis factory in city centre

Police executed a search warrant in the early hours of Monday at the building in Winchester city centre and arrested a 54-year-old man.

Misconduct hearing ‘at earliest opportunity’ for officer who shot 28-year-old

Misconduct hearing ‘at earliest opportunity’ for officer who shot 28-year-old

The Met marksman, known as W80, was involved in a lengthy legal battle with a police watchdog over whether they should face a disciplinary hearing.

Just 2% of Black Friday deals were cheapest on the day last year – Which?

Just 2% of Black Friday deals were cheapest on the day last year – Which?

The watchdog said Black Friday deals ‘should be taken with a pinch of salt’.

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