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Woman wearing ‘terf’ badge in Pride video not JK Rowling – Oxfam International

Woman wearing ‘terf’ badge in Pride video not JK Rowling – Oxfam International

The organisation said there was ‘no intention by Oxfam or the film-makers … to have portrayed any particular person or people’.

Man jailed for causing death of teenage girl by driving under influence of drugs

Man jailed for causing death of teenage girl by driving under influence of drugs

Keilan Roberts, 22, previously admitted four charges in connection with the death of Chloe Hayman, 17.

Sainsbury’s chief sees pay deal jump to almost £5m amid cost-of-living crisis

Sainsbury’s chief sees pay deal jump to almost £5m amid cost-of-living crisis

Simon Roberts saw his overall pay deal for the year to March rise to £4.947 million.

What is the CBI and what have its members voted for?

What is the CBI and what have its members voted for?

A large majority of members of the business group have voted in favour of the CBI at its confidence vote.

Blackford to step down from Commons at next election

Blackford to step down from Commons at next election

The former SNP Westminster leader took over the role in 2017, resigning late last year.

Nearly a third of primary schools have no male classroom teachers – study

Nearly a third of primary schools have no male classroom teachers – study

The proportion of secondary school teachers who are male remains at a record low of 35%, according to a Warwick Business School report.

Solicitors seek clarity on Sturgeon’s Covid-19 WhatsApp messages

Solicitors seek clarity on Sturgeon’s Covid-19 WhatsApp messages

Counsel acting on behalf of Scottish ministers said Nicola Sturgeon did not have relevant informal communication regarding the inquiry.

Legislation needed to protect data from AI ‘ghostbots’, say researchers

Legislation needed to protect data from AI ‘ghostbots’, say researchers

An increased understanding of the phenomenon could also help people to protect their data, experts said.

Labour should win over ‘up for grabs’ rural communities, Mandelson warns

Labour should win over ‘up for grabs’ rural communities, Mandelson warns

The Labour peer warned the party against stoking culture wars with rural minorities, calling for Labour MPs to ‘bring people together’.

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been suspended for 30 days for breaching Covid rules in 2020.

Harry quips about ‘workout’ from lifting court papers as he gives evidence

Harry quips about ‘workout’ from lifting court papers as he gives evidence

The sober setting of court 15 of the Rolls Building was the venue for the trial.

US airman accused of rape of UK citizen at RAF base

US airman accused of rape of UK citizen at RAF base

Lee Bogstad has been charged with three counts of rape at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire.

CBI wins backing from members in crunch confidence vote

CBI wins backing from members in crunch confidence vote

The business group said that a vast majority of the votes cast at its membership meeting were in favour of its plan for the future.

Police officer being investigated after woman, 81, dies in Sophie escort crash

Police officer being investigated after woman, 81, dies in Sophie escort crash

The police constable is being investigated for causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

One-year-old baby takes toys from Kate at child support hub

One-year-old baby takes toys from Kate at child support hub

The Princess of Wales was visiting the Windsor Family Hub.

Joe Wicks makes specialised workout video for people with Parkinson’s

Joe Wicks makes specialised workout video for people with Parkinson’s

The fitness coach has teamed up with the NHS to help create a dedicated exercise video.

UK could be set for heatwave – but weekend washout will follow

UK could be set for heatwave – but weekend washout will follow

Temperatures are set to increase on Thursday, Friday and again on Saturday when they will potentially hit 29C, the Met Office said.

Veterans pay tribute to lost comrades on 79th D-Day anniversary

Veterans pay tribute to lost comrades on 79th D-Day anniversary

Former servicemen attended the Royal British Legion-organised event at the British Normandy Memorial outside Ver-sur-Mer.

Children’s attention span is ‘shorter than ever’ in the classroom, teachers say

Children’s attention span is ‘shorter than ever’ in the classroom, teachers say

More than two in three primary school teachers believe children’s classroom behaviour has worsened post-Covid, a survey suggests.

UK’s first deposit return scheme ‘cannot go ahead as planned’, minister says

UK’s first deposit return scheme ‘cannot go ahead as planned’, minister says

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater insisted the scheme, which has been passed by Holyrood, had been ‘show down’ by Westminster.

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