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Lord Lloyd-Webber says he will risk arrest in order to fully reopen his theatres

Lord Lloyd-Webber says he will risk arrest in order to fully reopen his theatres

The June 21 ‘freedom day’ is in doubt due to concerns over the impact of Covid-19 variants.

Two teenagers arrested after 16-year-old stabbed to death in Luton

Two teenagers arrested after 16-year-old stabbed to death in Luton

The victim was found suffering multiple stab wounds on Tuesday afternoon and later died in hospital.

Two held in murder probe following death of woman in Slough

Two held in murder probe following death of woman in Slough

The 49-year-old victim was found at an address on Long Readings Lane at 7.30pm on Sunday.

Cruise passengers including Scots ‘barred from setting foot in own country’

Cruise passengers including Scots ‘barred from setting foot in own country’

The MSC Virtuosa left Liverpool earlier this week and was due to dock at Greenock on Wednesday at 9am, departing at 8pm the same day.

Gavin Williamson criticises Oxford students for removing portrait of Queen

Gavin Williamson criticises Oxford students for removing portrait of Queen

A group of graduate students at Magdalen College reportedly removed an image of the Monarch because she represents Britain’s colonialist past.

Man shot dead by police was lawfully killed – inquest

Man shot dead by police was lawfully killed – inquest

Richard Cottier, 41, was shot after he told officers he had taken a drug overdose, made threats and claimed to have a firearm.

Tory grandee calls on PM to have ‘Love Actually moment’ with Joe Biden

Tory grandee calls on PM to have ‘Love Actually moment’ with Joe Biden

The movie-inspired suggestion comes ahead of the leaders first meeting at the G7 summit in Cornwall

Dental leaders commit to review of infection control rules amid backlog concerns

Dental leaders commit to review of infection control rules amid backlog concerns

Dentists have warned that current guidance could have ‘serious consequences’ for patient care.

Fire risk action delays out of my control – Grenfell health and safety manager

Fire risk action delays out of my control – Grenfell health and safety manager

The public inquiry into the 2017 disaster heard that a number of fire risk assessment actions remained outstanding in 2012.

More work needed to evaluate Covid tests – experts

More work needed to evaluate Covid tests – experts

Experts said tests should be evaluated in the setting where they are intended to be used.

Johnson urged to use G7 for ‘Churchillian moment’ to end pandemic

Johnson urged to use G7 for ‘Churchillian moment’ to end pandemic

Global health leaders have urged rich nations to ensure that poorer countries have quicker access to vaccines.

NHS sees ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge in vaccine bookings after call to over-25s

NHS sees ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge in vaccine bookings after call to over-25s

NHS England said the National Booking Service had 493,000 appointments reserved by midday on Tuesday, five hours after over-25s were included.

Irish premier calls for calm in escalating UK-EU trade row

Irish premier calls for calm in escalating UK-EU trade row

Micheal Martin has urged both sides to engage to avoid continuing issues over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brexit minister urges ‘pragmatism’ from EU over Northern Ireland Protocol

Brexit minister urges ‘pragmatism’ from EU over Northern Ireland Protocol

Lord Frost said time was running out to find the ‘practical solutions’ needed to enable the protocol to work as it was intended to.

Schools ‘should be transparent with pupils on grading decisions to cut appeals’

Schools ‘should be transparent with pupils on grading decisions to cut appeals’

Heads have warned about the ‘extra burden’ being placed on schools and colleges as a result of the appeals process.

Sacked DUP ministers accuse Poots of failing to reach out

Sacked DUP ministers accuse Poots of failing to reach out

The DUP leader announced his choices for a series of senior Stormont roles on Tuesday, including Paul Givan as First Minister designate.

Police officers should not face ‘trial by social media’, Patel to say

Police officers should not face ‘trial by social media’, Patel to say

The Home Secretary is due to speak at the Police Federation of England and Wales conference on Wednesday.

Nursing jobs advertised for those without proper qualifications, says RCN

Nursing jobs advertised for those without proper qualifications, says RCN

The union said it is aware of instances where employers have opened vacancies to people without registered nurse qualifications.

May leads fresh Tory aid backlash as Johnson signals no Commons vote

May leads fresh Tory aid backlash as Johnson signals no Commons vote

The Conservative MP urged her successor to reinstate the budget.

Weekend set to bring mini heatwave across the UK, forecasters say

Weekend set to bring mini heatwave across the UK, forecasters say

The mercury is set to exceed heatwave thresholds for a period of three days or more from Sunday onwards, the Met Office said.

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