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Ministers could face ‘criminal sanctions’ for deleting WhatsApp messages

Ministers could face ‘criminal sanctions’ for deleting WhatsApp messages

The Information Commissioner told MPs that ministers and senior officials should not use WhatsApp’s ‘disappearing messages’ function.

Jury sworn in to try man charged with Croydon police station murder

Jury sworn in to try man charged with Croydon police station murder

The Crown’s case against Louis De Zoysa is expected to open on Wednesday.

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign Against Arms Trade was challenging the lawfulness of a decision to continue licensing arms exports for ‘possible use’ in a war in Yemen.

Liverpool and Middlesbrough could host next barges for asylum seekers – reports

Liverpool and Middlesbrough could host next barges for asylum seekers – reports

Rishi Sunak revealed two more giant vessels will be used for migrant accommodation.

Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high

Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high

Cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis have all increased significantly, new figures show.

Comments by This Morning editor extremely ill-judged, says ITV boss

Comments by This Morning editor extremely ill-judged, says ITV boss

Martin Frizell’s response to allegations of a ‘toxic’ work environment on the programme was ‘dismissive and flippant’, Magnus Brooke told MPs.

New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

Mr Loverman will be an eight-part drama ‘about family, love, and being true to yourself’.

Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

The environmental initiative is at the centre of a political storm.

Two dead in light aircraft crash

Two dead in light aircraft crash

Staffordshire Police said the victims, aged 56 and 63, died at the scene at Otherton Airfield, Penkridge on Sunday.

Shell announces plan to sell household energy supply arm

Shell announces plan to sell household energy supply arm

Shell Energy was launched in 2008 as First Utility, but bought by the oil major a decade later.

Damage to Ukrainian dam ‘abhorrent act’ – Cleverly

Damage to Ukrainian dam ‘abhorrent act’ – Cleverly

Ukraine has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam and hydroelectric power station.

What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

Members of the lobbying group are taking part in a crunch vote in London.

Harry felt ‘physically sick’ over detective payments about Diana, court told

Harry felt ‘physically sick’ over detective payments about Diana, court told

The duke is at the Rolls Building in central London to begin giving evidence.

Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’

Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’

More than a third with pre-existing medical conditions had encountered problems buying travel insurance in the past three years, Which? said.

Pc charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect

Pc charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect

Pc Jonathan Marsh appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with assault by beating, where he pleaded not guilty.

Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

Baroness Hallett told a preliminary inquiry hearing that she would not speak about the judicial review proceedings launched by ministers.

Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

Eileen Cotter, 22, was found dead outside garages in north London.

UK housebuilding declines at sharpest rate for three years

UK housebuilding declines at sharpest rate for three years

A closely-watched industry survey showed that growth in civil engineering and commercial building helped to offset the slump in housebuilding.

CBI facing crunch vote on its future

CBI facing crunch vote on its future

Members will be asked whether the CBI’s plan for renewal is enough to give them confidence in the future of the once-influential lobbying group.

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

The 92-year-old appeared at London’s Southwark Crown Court.

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