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Kate starts visit to Copenhagen to learn about Denmark’s early years work

Kate starts visit to Copenhagen to learn about Denmark’s early years work

The visit will also pay tribute to the historic ties Britain shares with Denmark.

‘Muted’ UK sanctions on Russia and what impact they have on UK businesses

‘Muted’ UK sanctions on Russia and what impact they have on UK businesses

The Government has imposed sanctions on five banks, meaning UK companies cannot have any dealings with those financial institutions.

Footballer calls for national curriculum to include black and minority topics

Footballer calls for national curriculum to include black and minority topics

The forward was expelled from school at 15 and wants greater diversity in the national curriculum.

New legislation to protect victims from stalking passed by Stormont

New legislation to protect victims from stalking passed by Stormont

The Bill creates a new specific offence of stalking and of threatening or abusive behaviour in legislation.

Pride of Britain awards creator leapt to death on day of intended hospital stay

Pride of Britain awards creator leapt to death on day of intended hospital stay

Newspaper editor Peter Willis, who founded the Daily Mirror’s longstanding awards, had a history of depression and was concerned about losing his job.

Putin’s false flag operations ‘almost comical’ – Defence Secretary

Putin’s false flag operations ‘almost comical’ – Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace spoke to reporters following the meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Leicestershire on Tuesday.

Multi-million pound floating wind farm proposed off Northern Ireland coast

Multi-million pound floating wind farm proposed off Northern Ireland coast

An offshore energy specialist is assessing Northern Ireland’s coastal potential for a floating wind energy development in the Irish Sea.

National Portrait Gallery ends partnership with BP after more than 30 years

National Portrait Gallery ends partnership with BP after more than 30 years

The gallery confirmed it will not be renewing their contract in December.

Sasha Johnson shooting case against four men collapses

Sasha Johnson shooting case against four men collapses

The black equal rights campaigner is still being treated in hospital after the attack in May last year.

Hearing aids may cut risk of mental decline, study suggests

Hearing aids may cut risk of mental decline, study suggests

People with hearing loss who wore hearing aids were less likely to suffer cognitive impairment.

Minister: taxpayers did not pay for food, drink and a fridge linked to partygate

Minister: taxpayers did not pay for food, drink and a fridge linked to partygate

The Government said there was no cost to the taxpayer for food and alcohol at gatherings in Downing Street under investigation.

A third of Russell Group universities see fall in state school student numbers

A third of Russell Group universities see fall in state school student numbers

The proportion of state-educated pupils starting university has stalled over the past five years.

Olympic swimming coach ‘offered to train William’s three children’

Olympic swimming coach ‘offered to train William’s three children’

Adam Peaty’s coach, Melanie Marshall, told the Duke of Cambridge that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could be future swimmers.

Emiliano Sala suffered carbon monoxide poisoning before he died, inquest hears

Emiliano Sala suffered carbon monoxide poisoning before he died, inquest hears

The 28-year-old was on a private plane travelling between Nantes and Cardiff in January 2019 when it crashed in the English Channel.

Memorial unveiled 50 years after IRA bombing in Aldershot

Memorial unveiled 50 years after IRA bombing in Aldershot

Seven people were killed in the incident – the first IRA bombing on the British mainland.

Cheap blood test could save lives after heart attack, study says

Cheap blood test could save lives after heart attack, study says

Researchers used data from more than 250,000 patients who were admitted to hospital with a suspected heart attack.

Terrorists forming gang behind bars a ‘problem’ – watchdog

Terrorists forming gang behind bars a ‘problem’ – watchdog

Jonathan Hall QC said the case demonstrated an attempt by an “established gang” to seize power from the authority.

Morrisons sells own-brand milk in carbon neutral cartons in ‘UK supermarket first’

Morrisons sells own-brand milk in carbon neutral cartons in ‘UK supermarket first’

Nine types of Morrisons fresh milk are now sold in Tetra Pak cartons with the aim of saving an initial 100 tonnes of plastic a year.

Sheku Bayoh inquiry hears police officers want immunity over their evidence

Sheku Bayoh inquiry hears police officers want immunity over their evidence

The Sheku Bayoh inquiry was told that police officers could refuse to answer questions unless their evidence cannot be used to prosecute them.

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother smiled before assault on prison officer

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother smiled before assault on prison officer

CCTV footage caught Hashem Abedi smiling before taking part in the ‘animalistic’ attack on Paul Edwards in HMP Belmarsh.

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