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Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland

Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland

Total infections are down 78% since the peak of the Omicron BA.2 wave.

Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol

Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol

The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.

MP Lammy says he will not be silenced after racist death threat troll fined

MP Lammy says he will not be silenced after racist death threat troll fined

Glenn Broadbent, 62, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined £2,000 after sending the shadow foreign secretary a vile message on Twitter.

Pizza Express poaches KFC boss Paula MacKenzie to lead recovery

Pizza Express poaches KFC boss Paula MacKenzie to lead recovery

Ms MacKenzie will join the business as chief executive on June 6, taking the role after David Campbell stepped down last October.

Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12

Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12

John Findlay took legal action against Aberlour House School, which has now merged with Gordonstoun.

Actor Ricky Tomlinson wins right to continue legal battle over hacking claim

Actor Ricky Tomlinson wins right to continue legal battle over hacking claim

Royle Family star is one of a number of people who claim they were victims of unlawful information gathering at titles run by Mirror Group Newspapers.

World Cup play-off final to be free to view in UK

World Cup play-off final to be free to view in UK

The game will be broadcast simultaneously on Sky Sports, ITV, STV and S4C.

Derogatory language and homophobic bullying ‘common’ in top academy chain school

Derogatory language and homophobic bullying ‘common’ in top academy chain school

Ark Kings in Birmingham has been warned that pupils do not feel safe in school.

Three in four adults travelling to work each week, survey suggests

Three in four adults travelling to work each week, survey suggests

Levels of home-working are holding steady, however.

Man denies charges over money moved between UK and UAE

Man denies charges over money moved between UK and UAE

Abdullah Mohammed Ali Bin Beyat Alfalasi denies two counts of removing criminal cash from the UK.

Wales to end all Covid regulations as country looks forward to ‘brighter future’

Wales to end all Covid regulations as country looks forward to ‘brighter future’

The legal requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings will end on Monday May 30, the Welsh Government said.

Spitting incident will not form part of inquest into railway worker’s death

Spitting incident will not form part of inquest into railway worker’s death

Belly Mujinga died in April 2020 of breathing difficulties days after being spat at by a passenger at London’s Victoria Station.

UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected

UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected

A further 25 cases have been confirmed.

More people thinking about insulation as energy bills soar, says ONS

More people thinking about insulation as energy bills soar, says ONS

More than one in four adults in the UK are thinking about what they can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Privileges Committee chairman confirms when he will step aside to allow PM probe

Privileges Committee chairman confirms when he will step aside to allow PM probe

The move by Chris Bryant follows the publication of the Sue Gray report on Wednesday.

Police dog dies after chasing down moped thieves

Police dog dies after chasing down moped thieves

Stanley was described as a ‘wonderful, faithful and loyal friend’.

Liverpool fans and families on half-term getaways suffer long queues at Dover

Liverpool fans and families on half-term getaways suffer long queues at Dover

Thousands of fans descended on the Kent port on Friday morning to board cross-Channel ferries en route to Paris.

Boris Johnson warns Russia is ‘chewing through ground’ in eastern Ukraine

Boris Johnson warns Russia is ‘chewing through ground’ in eastern Ukraine

The Prime Minister stressed the ‘vital’ need to supply Volodymyr Zelensky’s defending forces with arms to tackle the invaders.

Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up

Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up

The online fashion giant is understood to be arranging administrators from Teneo for a potential insolvency process.

Sunak refuses to rule out new cost-of-living support next year

Sunak refuses to rule out new cost-of-living support next year

Conservatives have expressed concern at the windfall levy on energy companies to help fund a £21 billion giveaway.

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