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More than 1,000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell – LFB chief

More than 1,000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell – LFB chief

London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe welcomed new Government legislation but highlighted persisting concerns about fire safety in the capital.

Mervyn King criticises Bank of England’s approach amid cost-of-living crisis

Mervyn King criticises Bank of England’s approach amid cost-of-living crisis

Lord King said central banks including the UK’s had made ‘serious mistakes in not acting sooner’.

William presents new colours to Irish Guards ahead of Platinum Jubilee

William presents new colours to Irish Guards ahead of Platinum Jubilee

The Duke of Cambridge is the Colonel of the Irish Guards.

Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman announce God Save The Queen duet for Jubilee

Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman announce God Save The Queen duet for Jubilee

The single will be released on May 27.

Tory MPs under fire after rejecting calls for windfall tax on energy giants

Tory MPs under fire after rejecting calls for windfall tax on energy giants

Labour had tabled a Queen’s Speech amendment asking for a new tax on the profits of oil and gas producers.

Football stars back youth organisation’s centenary message on climate emergency

Football stars back youth organisation’s centenary message on climate emergency

Gareth Bale is among those backing the climate emergency peace message.

Amber Heard says 2018 Washington Post article is ‘not just about Johnny’

Amber Heard says 2018 Washington Post article is ‘not just about Johnny’

The actress said her former partner was ‘included’ in her descriptions of how institutions protect powerful men accused of abuse.

‘Pro-police’ Patel to give Taser powers to special constables

‘Pro-police’ Patel to give Taser powers to special constables

The Home Secretary announced the move during a speech at the annual Police Federation conference in Manchester.

EastEnders’ Nitin Ganatra says he would return to the show as he is made an OBE

EastEnders’ Nitin Ganatra says he would return to the show as he is made an OBE

Ganatra played Masood Ahmed on the BBC soap opera for nine years before leaving in 2019.

Charles vows to learn from Canadians embarking on process of reconciliation

Charles vows to learn from Canadians embarking on process of reconciliation

Canada has been coming to terms with the grim discovery last year of hundreds of human remains in unmarked graves at former church-run schools.

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Parties and victims’ campaigners are strongly opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

Wayne Rooney describes ‘traumatic’ impact of Vardy case on wife Coleen

Wayne Rooney describes ‘traumatic’ impact of Vardy case on wife Coleen

The high-profile libel trial, which is not sitting on Wednesday, is due to end on Thursday.

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

The unnamed Conservative has been urged not to attend Parliament while under investigation.

Facebook says levels of harmful content taken down remain ‘consistent’

Facebook says levels of harmful content taken down remain ‘consistent’

Meta has published its latest community standards enforcement report detailing actioned content from across Facebook and Instagram.

Looking for savings on mobile bills ‘more important than ever’, Sky Mobile boss says

Looking for savings on mobile bills ‘more important than ever’, Sky Mobile boss says

Paul Sweeney said people should be able to stay connected without having to worry about the rising cost of living.

Government cannot look back with pride at release of Iran hostages, says Hunt

Government cannot look back with pride at release of Iran hostages, says Hunt

Jeremy Hunt said that the length of time it took for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to be released was a ‘terrible injustice’.

Labour holds vote pressuring Boris Johnson to set out emergency budget

Labour holds vote pressuring Boris Johnson to set out emergency budget

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been resisting demands to set out new tax-and-spend measures to alleviate the squeeze.

Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls, experts warn

Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls, experts warn

A coalition of experts and campaigners have called on the Government to amend the Bill to include a new code of practice.

Ukrainian refugees being sent to scenic beauty spots, says Clare TD

Ukrainian refugees being sent to scenic beauty spots, says Clare TD

The Irish Government has approved plans for a 400 euro monthly payment for households accommodating refugees from Ukraine.

Police officers confront Home Secretary over pay

Police officers confront Home Secretary over pay

Priti Patel was asked if she would be able to “survive” on £1,200 or £1,400 a month.

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