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Families ‘abandoned’ in search for missing loved ones after Grenfell – inquiry

Families ‘abandoned’ in search for missing loved ones after Grenfell – inquiry

Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle died in the fire, said the families were left to search for information with no help from officials.

Man guilty of murdering partner’s three-year-old boy after weeks of cruelty

Man guilty of murdering partner’s three-year-old boy after weeks of cruelty

Jurors heard Kemarni Watson Darby’s body had 34 separate areas of injury, including numerous rib fractures.

Shadow education secretary heckled by teachers over Ofsted remarks

Shadow education secretary heckled by teachers over Ofsted remarks

Bridget Phillipson was jeered, forcing the NEU president to tell the union’s conference audience to settle down.

Irish Government to consider financial reward for information on Kinahan cartel

Irish Government to consider financial reward for information on Kinahan cartel

Micheal Martin said he will discuss it with his Government colleagues.

Watchdog tells police to improve investigations and service to the public

Watchdog tells police to improve investigations and service to the public

Inspectors examined the Dorset, West Mercia and Bedfordshire forces.

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties

Scotland Yard said more than 50 fines will be issued as part of its inquiry into lockdown breaking in Downing Street and Whitehall.

No sentence increase for man who exploited worker living in shed

No sentence increase for man who exploited worker living in shed

Peter Swailes had been given a nine-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, after admitting conspiring to financially exploit the man.

Shrinking labour market sees half a million more ‘inactive’ workers since pandemic

Shrinking labour market sees half a million more ‘inactive’ workers since pandemic

Some 300,000 50 to 64-year-olds have decided to give up employment since Covid-19.

HSBC offers safe space for domestic abuse victims in every UK branch

HSBC offers safe space for domestic abuse victims in every UK branch

The move is part of domestic abuse charity Hestia’s ‘UK says no more’ campaign.

Wide gap between expectations and reality of sustainable funds, Which? finds

Wide gap between expectations and reality of sustainable funds, Which? finds

Funds say they will use their power to make companies change but only 2% of investors back that approach, a survey suggested.

Man guilty of murdering partner’s three-year-old boy after weeks of cruelty

Man guilty of murdering partner’s three-year-old boy after weeks of cruelty

Jurors heard Kemarni Watson Darby’s body had 34 separate areas of injury, including numerous rib fractures.

Charles to urge buying ocean-friendly goods in environmental summit speech

Charles to urge buying ocean-friendly goods in environmental summit speech

The transition to sustainable energies also needs to be “fast-tracked and scaled-up”, the Prince of Wales will tell Our Ocean conference delegates.

Widespread rule-breaking in Downing St ‘indisputable’ – Covid bereaved group

Widespread rule-breaking in Downing St ‘indisputable’ – Covid bereaved group

Police investigating allegations of lockdown parties in Downing Street and Whitehall have made more than 50 referrals for fines.

‘Controlling’ husband jailed for savage murder of estranged wife

‘Controlling’ husband jailed for savage murder of estranged wife

Russell Marsh returned to the family home and, as their four sons slept, attacked Jade Ward a side bedroom.

Drone gives bird’s eye view of heronry and reveals more nests than expected

Drone gives bird’s eye view of heronry and reveals more nests than expected

This marks the first time a drone has been used to survey nests at Belton House, Lincolnshire.

Baby sloth takes keepers by surprise at zoo

Baby sloth takes keepers by surprise at zoo

It is the first sloth to be born at Dudley Zoo in the zoo’s 85-year history.

EU adopts laws to ensure continued supply of medicines from GB to NI

EU adopts laws to ensure continued supply of medicines from GB to NI

The issue stems from the outworkings of the NI Protocol, which means Northern Ireland remains covered by the EU’s pharmaceutical regulations.

ECB and KP Snacks warned over junk food ads targeting young cricket fans

ECB and KP Snacks warned over junk food ads targeting young cricket fans

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two adverts for The Hundred cricket tournament promoting crisps and toffee popcorn to under-16s.

Government ‘devoid of ideas’ for improving education, says Labour

Government ‘devoid of ideas’ for improving education, says Labour

Bridget Phillipson said the Government has ‘no plan’ to achieve its ambitions.

Asylum seeker who stabbed six people made 72 phone calls before attack – report

Asylum seeker who stabbed six people made 72 phone calls before attack – report

A leaked document reportedly said Badreddin Abadlla Adam’s calls ‘should have acted as a warning’.

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