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Bank of England’s Bailey under pressure from Government over food price warning

Bank of England’s Bailey under pressure from Government over food price warning

The Bank’s Governor Andrew Bailey said he is “sorry for being apocalyptic” but the impact of the war in Ukraine on food prices is a “major concern”.

Wayne Rooney: Coleen is a different mother and wife since Vardy ‘sting’ row

Wayne Rooney: Coleen is a different mother and wife since Vardy ‘sting’ row

The former England captain gave evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday.

Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests

Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests

Researchers analysed the metabolism of bottlenose dolphins.

Woman whose mother’s corpse was abused by murderer embroiled in inquiry fight

Woman whose mother’s corpse was abused by murderer embroiled in inquiry fight

Amanda Miah on Tuesday complained to a High Court judge that the scope of a public inquiry into the crimes of David Fuller was too narrow.

UK Government should not go it alone on Troubles legacy plan, Taoiseach warns

UK Government should not go it alone on Troubles legacy plan, Taoiseach warns

Micheal Martin said an inclusive process was required to establish mechanisms to deal with the legacy of the conflict.

Legislation to rip up parts of Northern Ireland Protocol to be laid within weeks

Legislation to rip up parts of Northern Ireland Protocol to be laid within weeks

The Bill will propose separate ‘green’ and ‘red’ lanes for goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Boy, 16, arrested after teenage brothers die in bridge crash

Boy, 16, arrested after teenage brothers die in bridge crash

Luke Smith, 17, and his 13-year-old brother Lewis, from Peterborough, died in hospital from their injuries.

Police name three-year-old boy killed in dog attack

Police name three-year-old boy killed in dog attack

Daniel John Twigg was taken to hospital after ambulance staff were called to a property in Milnrow, Rochdale, but died a short time later.

Nurse ‘scared’ by Sheku Bayoh fought to save his life in hospital, probe hears

Nurse ‘scared’ by Sheku Bayoh fought to save his life in hospital, probe hears

Sheku Bayoh died on May 3 2015 after he was detained by officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

Wayne Rooney spoke to Jamie Vardy about Rebekah Vardy during Euro 2016

Wayne Rooney spoke to Jamie Vardy about Rebekah Vardy during Euro 2016

The former England player and captain said he was asked by a member of the Football Association staff to speak to Jamie Vardy.

National Action founder convicted of continuing to be a member after ban

National Action founder convicted of continuing to be a member after ban

Alex Davies had set up a ‘continuity group’ after the fascist organisation was banned in 2016.

It is ‘crucial’ to keep people safe amid Taser rollout, Boris Johnson says

It is ‘crucial’ to keep people safe amid Taser rollout, Boris Johnson says

The move has been criticised by Amnesty International UK, which said the move to arm volunteer officers will lead to more deaths.

Northern Ireland cannot be caught in game of chicken, Michelle O’Neill warns

Northern Ireland cannot be caught in game of chicken, Michelle O’Neill warns

The DUP has refused to restore a powersharing government at Stormont until the protocol is radically altered.

Tech giants must be more transparent on online harms, campaigners say

Tech giants must be more transparent on online harms, campaigners say

An open letter from a group of charities has called for the Government to amend the Online Safety Bill to compel more data sharing by tech firms.

Treasury ministers suggest no imminent new help to ease cost-of-living pressures

Treasury ministers suggest no imminent new help to ease cost-of-living pressures

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke said the Chancellor will bring forward measures ‘in a targeted way’.

‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord

‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord

Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.

UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine

UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine

Frontline aid charity UK-Med has just received £600,000 from the UK Government to provide humanitarian support to the war-torn country.

Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn

Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn

The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.

Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told

Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told

An inquiry is taking place into the death of Mr Bayoh after he was detained by police in May 2015.

Woman, 21, stabbed to death in west London alleyway

Woman, 21, stabbed to death in west London alleyway

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in South Ealing, police said.

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