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Chairman of Police Federation suspended amid sexual touching claims

Chairman of Police Federation suspended amid sexual touching claims

John Apter has been suspended from his role leading the organisation and from Hampshire Constabulary while the inquiry takes place.

Omicron variant transmission ‘eye-wateringly high’, scientist says

Omicron variant transmission ‘eye-wateringly high’, scientist says

Experts have warned of a potential impact on the number of essential workers, including nurses, doctors and teachers, if transmission is not curbed.

What financial support is now available for businesses?

What financial support is now available for businesses?

Here the PA news agency looks at what financial support is available for firms.

Soup kitchen hopes to ‘give humanity’ to homeless people with Christmas meal

Soup kitchen hopes to ‘give humanity’ to homeless people with Christmas meal

The three-course Christmas dinner served more than 60 people in Shepherd’s Bush, alongside a gift and a festive film screening.

Scottish university scientist chosen to pilot Mars rover

Scottish university scientist chosen to pilot Mars rover

The Rosalind Franklin is Europe’s first planetary rover that will search for signs of past or present life on Mars.

Paramedic took her own life after being shamed for littering, inquest hears

Paramedic took her own life after being shamed for littering, inquest hears

Charlotte Cope, from the Rhondda, died in April 2020.

Chancellor brings forward £1bn support package for Covid-hit firms

Chancellor brings forward £1bn support package for Covid-hit firms

It includes one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises for businesses in the affected sectors in England.

Sexual abuse and mental health concerns drive record demand for BBC helpline

Sexual abuse and mental health concerns drive record demand for BBC helpline

BBC Action Line received more than 1.2 million calls and online visits in 2021.

Ursid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Ursid meteor shower to light up the night sky

The meteor shower will be visible with the naked eye, but the display is usually sparse.

Alleged terrorist pleads not guilty to Sir David Amess murder

Alleged terrorist pleads not guilty to Sir David Amess murder

Ali Harbi Ali is also charged with preparing acts of terrorism between May 1 2019 and September 28 this year.

Darts fans take aim at Prime Minister during World Championships

Darts fans take aim at Prime Minister during World Championships

Fans were heard chanting ‘stand up if you hate Boris’ during one match at Alexandra Palace in London.

What has the High Court ordered the ruler of Dubai to pay for?

What has the High Court ordered the ruler of Dubai to pay for?

Mr Justice Moor made the financial awards in a judgment published on Tuesday.

Influencer posts banned over ad disclosure despite repeated warnings

Influencer posts banned over ad disclosure despite repeated warnings

The posts by influencers Charlotte Dawson and Chloe Ferry follow repeated warnings that they were breaking rules over ad disclosure.

Big Ben to chime on New Year’s Eve as restoration nears its end

Big Ben to chime on New Year’s Eve as restoration nears its end

All faces of the Houses of Parliament’s famous clock tower will be on display for the first time in four years.

Retail sales slow on Omicron fears, survey finds

Retail sales slow on Omicron fears, survey finds

The monthly survey showed that growth in retail sales slowed significantly between November and December.

Arsenal ads for fan tokens banned for taking advantage of customer inexperience

Arsenal ads for fan tokens banned for taking advantage of customer inexperience

The ads trivialised investment in cryptoassets and took advantage of consumers’ inexperience in cryptocurrencies, the watchdog ruled.

EE and Three to provide mobile coverage across whole Tube network

EE and Three to provide mobile coverage across whole Tube network

The mobile operators have agreed a deal that will see them provide connectivity throughout stations and tunnels for the first time.

Omicron transmission ‘eye-wateringly’ high, but uncertainties remain – expert

Omicron transmission ‘eye-wateringly’ high, but uncertainties remain – expert

Sir Jeremy Farrar said the new variant is doubling every two days and it is not yet known if that rate is levelling off.

Four deny murder plot linked to Sasha Johnson shooting

Four deny murder plot linked to Sasha Johnson shooting

Sasha Johnson was shot in the head at a house party in Peckham, south London, in May.

Replacing human rights laws is irresponsible, says John Swinney

Replacing human rights laws is irresponsible, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said there should be no changes to the Human Rights Act.

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