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Meghan reads her children’s book to pupils during New York school visit

Meghan reads her children’s book to pupils during New York school visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex staged a low-key school visit on their second day in the city.

Man held over Sabina Nessa murder released by police as people gather for vigil

Man held over Sabina Nessa murder released by police as people gather for vigil

The man was released pending further investigation as detectives continue to hunt a man shown on CCTV around the time the teacher was killed.

Family of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa ‘shocked’ by her murder

Family of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa ‘shocked’ by her murder

In a statement, Ms Nessa’s sister Jebina Yasmin Islam said: ‘There are no words to describe how we are feeling as a family at the moment.’

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than half of local areas are currently recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

E-gate IT glitch causes delays across UK airports

E-gate IT glitch causes delays across UK airports

Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted and Edinburgh all reported problems with e-gates due to a technical issue.

Parts of England to see highs of 25C over the weekend

Parts of England to see highs of 25C over the weekend

The Met Office has said Lincolnshire and north of London could see a jump in temperatures.

‘Perfect storm for homelessness’ with gas price rise and Universal Credit cut

‘Perfect storm for homelessness’ with gas price rise and Universal Credit cut

Shelter has called for urgent protection for renters.

Labour leadership wants to try to shut down debate, says Corbyn

Labour leadership wants to try to shut down debate, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn made the comments ahead of Labour’s annual conference, which starts on Saturday.

Stopping benefits to EU citizens without settled status ‘unnecessary’, UK told

Stopping benefits to EU citizens without settled status ‘unnecessary’, UK told

Scottish Government Europe minister Jenny Gilruth raised concerns the move could push some people into homelessness.

Father gets minimum 15-year jail term for murdering 39-day-old son

Father gets minimum 15-year jail term for murdering 39-day-old son

James Clark, 31, will serve a minimum of 15 years’ imprisonment for squeezing and shaking to death baby Sean.

Macron ‘waiting for Johnson’s proposals’ after PM tries to smooth tensions

Macron ‘waiting for Johnson’s proposals’ after PM tries to smooth tensions

The diplomatic row began when the UK and US agreed to help provide Australia with nuclear-powered subs.

Three teenagers detained over murder of autistic 13-year-old

Three teenagers detained over murder of autistic 13-year-old

Olly Stephens was lured to Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on January 3 this year where he was knifed to death.

Grandmother who had world’s first Covid jab receives booster shot

Grandmother who had world’s first Covid jab receives booster shot

Margaret Keenan – whose face has appeared in media around the world – urged other people to ‘go for it’ and follow suit.

10 days to avoid Christmas disruption, warn retailers amid driver shortages

10 days to avoid Christmas disruption, warn retailers amid driver shortages

The British Retail Consortium has warned that disruption to festive preparations will be ‘inevitable’ without progress soon.

Police: Social media sleuths risked scuppering ‘most shocking’ Olly murder case

Police: Social media sleuths risked scuppering ‘most shocking’ Olly murder case

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard said social media played a crucial role in securing the convictions, but said it also represented a challenge.

Family of tragic 13-year-old Olly urge parents to take phones off teenagers

Family of tragic 13-year-old Olly urge parents to take phones off teenagers

Amanda and Stuart Stephens were speaking after three schoolchildren were sentenced after the fatal stabbing following an online dispute.

One in six unable to buy essential food items in past two weeks, survey suggests

One in six unable to buy essential food items in past two weeks, survey suggests

Some 18% of respondents to a survey by the ONS said they had not been able to find essential foods they needed on a regular basis.

Government seeks fresh injunction after Insulate Britain blocks Port of Dover

Government seeks fresh injunction after Insulate Britain blocks Port of Dover

Kent Police arrested 39 people after Insulate Britain targeted the cross-Channel ferry port shortly after 8am on Friday.

Petrofac to admit failing to stop staff from paying bribes in the Middle East

Petrofac to admit failing to stop staff from paying bribes in the Middle East

The oil services company said that all staff involved have since stepped down.

Death of Sabina Nessa ‘should be final straw’ for Cressida Dick Met leadership

Death of Sabina Nessa ‘should be final straw’ for Cressida Dick Met leadership

Reclaim These Streets co-founder Anna Birley spoke with the PA news agency ahead of a vigil she helped organise to remember Sabina Nessa.

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