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Inquiry ‘should specifically consider how racism increased pandemic risks’

Inquiry ‘should specifically consider how racism increased pandemic risks’

Government attempts to ‘explain away evidence of disproportionality’ have persisted, according to a letter sent to chairwoman Baroness Hallett.

Morrisons launches last-minute bid to save troubled McColl’s

Morrisons launches last-minute bid to save troubled McColl’s

The company has confirmed it will appoint administrators despite last ditch funding talks with lenders.

Third man denies robbing Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Third man denies robbing Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Ali Sesay, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charges at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Omicron less likely to result in long Covid among double-jabbed, figures show

Omicron less likely to result in long Covid among double-jabbed, figures show

The data is based on research by the Office for National Statistics.

Chris Mason asks Laura Kuenssberg for on-air handover as BBC political editor

Chris Mason asks Laura Kuenssberg for on-air handover as BBC political editor

Instead, his predecessor scolded him for his dirty desk.

Refugees arriving under Ukraine visa schemes up 10,000 in just over a week

Refugees arriving under Ukraine visa schemes up 10,000 in just over a week

The number of people who have received visas and are reaching the UK is growing, but the majority have not yet arrived.

Rising costs hit orders for UK construction firms

Rising costs hit orders for UK construction firms

April’s PMI reached 58.2, down by 0.9 from the month before

First Scottish council election results in

First Scottish council election results in

The Tweeddale West ward was the first to report a result.

Backlash for Johnson as Tories pay the price for partygate at the polls

Backlash for Johnson as Tories pay the price for partygate at the polls

Keir Starmer hails a ‘turning point’ for Labour as the party takes key London authorities from the Conservatives.

What score did my train operator get for family-friendly travel?

What score did my train operator get for family-friendly travel?

The Campaign for Family-Friendly Trains assessed rail companies across Britain.

Counting starts in Scotland’s local elections

Counting starts in Scotland’s local elections

The first results are expected on Friday morning.

Crumbs: Huw Edwards caught out on election breakfast broadcast

Crumbs: Huw Edwards caught out on election breakfast broadcast

The presenter admitted it was very early in the morning.

Labour blames loss of Hull on Tory voters moving to Lib Dems

Labour blames loss of Hull on Tory voters moving to Lib Dems

Outgoing council leader Daren Hale said his party lost its slender majority due to a total collapse of the last vestiges of Conservative support.

Train firms ‘failing dismally’ to help families with young children – report

Train firms ‘failing dismally’ to help families with young children – report

The Campaign for Family-Friendly Trains assessed operators on factors such as the availability of dedicated space for unfolded pushchairs.

Revolution Beauty enjoys profit boost as customers turn to affordable make-up

Revolution Beauty enjoys profit boost as customers turn to affordable make-up

The cosmetics firm saw profits jump.

31 charged after 60-hour Just Stop Oil protest

31 charged after 60-hour Just Stop Oil protest

The campaign group said it was the first action of its kind in Scotland.

Bristol votes to scrap directly elected mayor

Bristol votes to scrap directly elected mayor

The referendum was held 10 years after the city switched to a mayor and cabinet model of local governance.

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

The first of the 90 MLAs to be elected are expected to be returned by Friday afternoon.

Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

InterContinental Hotels said revenues per available room were above pre-pandemic levels in the US but remained down in Europe.

House prices hit new record but growth expected to slow

House prices hit new record but growth expected to slow

The rate of growth will slow by the end of 2022, Halifax said.

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