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New Twitter prompt to offer support to online scam victims

New Twitter prompt to offer support to online scam victims

The tool is being deployed alongside Citizens Advice.

Cross-party group of MPs and peers to challenge PM over Russia report

Cross-party group of MPs and peers to challenge PM over Russia report

The case is thought to be the first time that sitting MPs or peers have taken legal action against the Government on the grounds of national security.

What the papers say – June 22

What the papers say – June 22

Covid, summer holidays and Anne Robinson’s ‘war on woke’ lead Tuesday’s papers.

Reduced-sized juries could help clear court backlog – Lord Chief Justice

Reduced-sized juries could help clear court backlog – Lord Chief Justice

In March last year, the crown court backlog stood at around 40,000, but was hit by court closures and the delays triggered by the pandemic.

Planning reforms necessary to make home ownership achievable – Jenrick

Planning reforms necessary to make home ownership achievable – Jenrick

The Housing Secretary is facing increasing pressure over a planned upheaval of the planning system.

Second arrest made after BBC journalist chased by protesters

Second arrest made after BBC journalist chased by protesters

The Metropolitan Police said a 62-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of an offence contrary to Section 4A of the Public Order Act.

New NHS strategy to give patients more control over their health and care data

New NHS strategy to give patients more control over their health and care data

People will be able to access their own medical information from different parts of the health system through various patient apps.

Northern Ireland Secretary will use abortion powers if no progress at Stormont

Northern Ireland Secretary will use abortion powers if no progress at Stormont

The Government says it is ‘very distressing’ hundreds of women and girls still had to travel to the mainland for a termination

8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

An investigation has been launched although the fault is now said to have been fixed.

New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

Under 18s will be able to flag the material via the Report Remove tool on Childline’s website.

Man-made mountain at Marble Arch to offer sweeping views of London

Man-made mountain at Marble Arch to offer sweeping views of London

The Marble Arch Mound will open to visitors from July 26.

Givan asked when he will leave First Minister role during first engagement

Givan asked when he will leave First Minister role during first engagement

Paul Givan, who was only appointed to the position on Thursday, was quizzed over when he would leave the post.

Lead from petrol persists in London air despite 1990s ban – study

Lead from petrol persists in London air despite 1990s ban – study

The findings highlight the long-term persistence of contaminants introduced by human activities in the environment, research suggests.

Liverpool could lose world heritage status after Unesco recommendation

Liverpool could lose world heritage status after Unesco recommendation

World Heritage Committee members are set to discuss the proposal to delete the city’s waterfront from the list next month.

Police officers injured and 14 arrests made during anti-lockdown protest

Police officers injured and 14 arrests made during anti-lockdown protest

The protest comes on the day that Covid-19 restrictions were hoped to be further eased in England before the Government delayed the plan.

Charity’s abortion pathway to stop by October if funding not provided

Charity’s abortion pathway to stop by October if funding not provided

Informing Choices NI provides a central access point for early medical abortion services in Northern Ireland.

Infected blood scandal survivor left ‘angry’ after death of school friends

Infected blood scandal survivor left ‘angry’ after death of school friends

Gary Webster, 56, was a pupil who went to Lord Mayor Treloar College from 1975 to 1983 and was later diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C.

Drinking coffee associated with reduced risk of chronic liver disease – study

Drinking coffee associated with reduced risk of chronic liver disease – study

The benefit peaked at three to four cups per day, according to new research.

Cummings steps up criticism of PM Johnson’s suitability for office

Cummings steps up criticism of PM Johnson’s suitability for office

Boris Johnson’s former aide Dominic Cummings criticised the Prime Minister for a lack of focus.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirms he will run to become next DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirms he will run to become next DUP leader

In a statement on Monday evening, Sir Jeffrey called for unity to oppose the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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