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No undertakings granted for police witnesses in Sheku Bayoh inquiry

No undertakings granted for police witnesses in Sheku Bayoh inquiry

The 31-year-old died in May 2015 after being restrained by police officers.

Soldier charged with Troubles killing acted with gross negligence, court told

Soldier charged with Troubles killing acted with gross negligence, court told

David Holden is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.

British Airways heralds ‘breakthrough moment’ in sustainable jet fuel

British Airways heralds ‘breakthrough moment’ in sustainable jet fuel

The airline is the first to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK.

Grant Shapps threatens P&O Ferries with package of measures to ‘halt sackings’

Grant Shapps threatens P&O Ferries with package of measures to ‘halt sackings’

The ferry company made 800 crew members redundant without notice on March 17.

Secondary school pupils fell further behind in the autumn term – study

Secondary school pupils fell further behind in the autumn term – study

Some lost three months’ learning in reading over the last academic term, new analysis shows.

Beattie’s office vandalised after UUP leader condemns anti-protocol rallies

Beattie’s office vandalised after UUP leader condemns anti-protocol rallies

A window was smashed at the property in Portadown, Co Armagh.

Barclays takes £450m hit after overselling products to investors

Barclays takes £450m hit after overselling products to investors

The bank said it sold 15 billion dollars-worth of investment products more than it was allowed to under US banking rules.

Trio jailed over multimillion-pound drug smuggling operation

Trio jailed over multimillion-pound drug smuggling operation

Thomas Kavanagh, 54, was described as the head of the operation.

Cadbury shrinks Dairy Milk bars as inflation bites

Cadbury shrinks Dairy Milk bars as inflation bites

Parent company Mondelez blamed rising inflation and higher costs as it reduced the size of its larger bars by 10%

Woman denies stalking David Beckham by turning up at his homes and girl’s school

Woman denies stalking David Beckham by turning up at his homes and girl’s school

The 58-year-old allegedly also sent the former footballer numerous letters, a court was told.

People urged to take part in week-long plastic packaging count

People urged to take part in week-long plastic packaging count

Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic are running the survey to help push for action to tackle plastic waste.

Starmer: William could have said more on slavery during Caribbean tour

Starmer: William could have said more on slavery during Caribbean tour

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also said it was ‘odd’ for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to echo a 1960s photo opportunity in a classic Land Rover.

New attendance register to stop ‘ghost children’ falling through the net

New attendance register to stop ‘ghost children’ falling through the net

National data will be compiled on pupils who have fallen off school radars, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced.

Fuel prices ‘fall like a feather’ despite Rishi Sunak’s duty cut

Fuel prices ‘fall like a feather’ despite Rishi Sunak’s duty cut

The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts has fallen by just 3.7p per litre since the reduction was announced.

Too many people are intolerant of others when discussing trans rights – Starmer

Too many people are intolerant of others when discussing trans rights – Starmer

The Labour leader said it is up to sporting bodies to decide how to address questions about trans athletes taking part in competitive events.

Type 2 diabetes linked to earlier health problems and cancer

Type 2 diabetes linked to earlier health problems and cancer

Obesity is a major driver of type 2 diabetes, accounting for 80 to 85% of the risk of developing the condition.

Warmer summer nights linked to higher risk of heart death in some older men

Warmer summer nights linked to higher risk of heart death in some older men

For every 1C increase in heat there appears to be an increased risk for men in their early 60s

National Grid sells 60% stake in gas network

National Grid sells 60% stake in gas network

Global investors have snapped up the pipeline as National Grid shifts its focus to electricity.

Labour MP Dawn Butler taking time off to recover from breast cancer

Labour MP Dawn Butler taking time off to recover from breast cancer

The former minister expects to make a full recovery following surgery but said she initially feared for her life after her diagnosis.

Man charged after stabbing death of mother while children were at school

Man charged after stabbing death of mother while children were at school

The cause of death was established as multiple sharp force injuries.

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