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Some religious groups ‘catastrophically’ failed children, says lawyer

Some religious groups ‘catastrophically’ failed children, says lawyer

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse examined evidence from 38 religious organisations with a presence in England and Wales.

Pet abduction to be made criminal offence in bid to crack down on thieves

Pet abduction to be made criminal offence in bid to crack down on thieves

The proposal is one of a number of recommendations made in a report.

Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin plays down Brexit role after beer supply issues

Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin plays down Brexit role after beer supply issues

The group apologised to customers on Wednesday after it said supplies of Heineken, Carling and Coors beers ran dry in some pubs.

HS2 protesters climb insurance firm office building

HS2 protesters climb insurance firm office building

The action was part of the ongoing Impossible Rebellion, a series of protests by Extinction Rebellion and related groups on environmental issues.

BMW Group unveils plan to cut carbon emissions of cars by 40%

BMW Group unveils plan to cut carbon emissions of cars by 40%

Boss Oliver Zipse said the German carmaker is ‘committing ourselves to a clear course for achieving the 1.5 degree target’.

WhatsApp fined 225 million euro by Irish data protection commissioner

WhatsApp fined 225 million euro by Irish data protection commissioner

The record fine came after the probe found WhatsApp had breached European Union laws on transparency.

At least half of 16 to 17-year-olds in three nations of UK have had first jab

At least half of 16 to 17-year-olds in three nations of UK have had first jab

NHS England’s top GP has urged everyone eligible to get themselves vaccinated.

Greenpeace challenge over oil drilling permit ‘opportunistic’, court hears

Greenpeace challenge over oil drilling permit ‘opportunistic’, court hears

The environmental organisation is challenging the UK Government at the Court of Session.

Police officers who chased and tackled Reading terrorist recognised for bravery

Police officers who chased and tackled Reading terrorist recognised for bravery

Pc James Packman, Sgt Iain Watkinson, Pc Liam Steele and Pc Liam King stepped in unarmed to catch and detain Khairi Saadallah on June 20 last year.

Social media firms ‘not trusted to combat online abuse’

Social media firms ‘not trusted to combat online abuse’

A report from Hope not Hate found that the public supports stricter regulation of tech firms over their efforts to stop online abuse.

Petrol prices fall for first time this year

Petrol prices fall for first time this year

UK motorists had experienced 39 consecutive weeks of price rises, according to analysis by the PA news agency.

‘Too early to predict’ Christmas shortages, expert says

‘Too early to predict’ Christmas shortages, expert says

There is now an ‘acute shortage’ of lorry drivers, it is claimed.

Dancing monkey and raccoon attempting a break-in among wildlife photo finalists

Dancing monkey and raccoon attempting a break-in among wildlife photo finalists

The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards will be announced next month.

Cases will surge but too early to say if restrictions needed, says Neil Ferguson

Cases will surge but too early to say if restrictions needed, says Neil Ferguson

The professor’s modelling was instrumental to the UK going into lockdown in March 2020.

JCB to recruit 100 new welders as demand for machines hits ‘historic highs’

JCB to recruit 100 new welders as demand for machines hits ‘historic highs’

The company said it was hiring staff for its World Headquarters and plants in Staffordshire.

Devolution under ‘systematic attack’ from UK Government, claims Robertson

Devolution under ‘systematic attack’ from UK Government, claims Robertson

The Scottish Constitution Secretary said ministers in London are ‘attempting to diminish the powers and responsibilities of the Scottish Government’.

Fourth minibus passenger dies after M25 collision

Fourth minibus passenger dies after M25 collision

Three people died at the scene.

New Unite leader vows to fight for better jobs, pay and conditions

New Unite leader vows to fight for better jobs, pay and conditions

Sharon Graham told members there will be no more ‘parlour games’ in Parliament, saying ‘we are not a branch of the Labour Party.’

‘Shocking failures’ in many religions to prevent and respond to child sex abuse

‘Shocking failures’ in many religions to prevent and respond to child sex abuse

The Child Protection In Religious Organisations And Settings report examined evidence from 38 religious organisations.

Four in five travellers from amber locations stuck to quarantine rules – survey

Four in five travellers from amber locations stuck to quarantine rules – survey

More than 800 adults who arrived in England between July 12 and 17 were questioned by the Office for National Statistics.

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