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Warning over ‘higher than ever’ risk of repeat riots on 10-year anniversary

Warning over ‘higher than ever’ risk of repeat riots on 10-year anniversary

Labour said that due to cuts the number of so-called ‘forgotten families’ had risen since August 2011 .

It is strange that the PM will not meet me – Nicola Sturgeon

It is strange that the PM will not meet me – Nicola Sturgeon

Boris Johnson is in Scotland for a two-day visit.

Terrorist said he had changed his ways three days before atrocity, inquest told

Terrorist said he had changed his ways three days before atrocity, inquest told

Sudesh Amman, 20, carried out a knife rampage on Streatham High Road in February 2020.

CPAP reduces need for invasive ventilation of Covid patients – study

CPAP reduces need for invasive ventilation of Covid patients – study

Preliminary data from the study also indicates the routine use of high-flow nasal oxygenation should be reconsidered.

Former footballer Benali awarded MBE for raising £1.2m for cancer charity

Former footballer Benali awarded MBE for raising £1.2m for cancer charity

The Princess Royal presented the awards during the St James’s Palace investiture ceremony.

Firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wages

Firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wages

John Lewis said it was ‘surprised and disappointed’ to be on the Government’s list.

‘Avalanche’ of shifting Government guidance severely impeded schools, heads say

‘Avalanche’ of shifting Government guidance severely impeded schools, heads say

School leaders had to take phone calls from parents on new policies before they had a chance to read the latest guidance, research found.

Government urged to halt ‘chaotic scenes’ at airports

Government urged to halt ‘chaotic scenes’ at airports

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus issued the plea ahead of the next review of travel lists.

No justice for fraud victims who receive poor service from police, says watchdog

No justice for fraud victims who receive poor service from police, says watchdog

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services looked into how police forces carry out investigations into claims of fraud.

Parents warned about buying cheap, unbranded toys online

Parents warned about buying cheap, unbranded toys online

Which? tested 28 toys bought from Amazon Marketplace, AliExpress, eBay and Wish and found 12 posed a safety risk after failing one or more tests.

Johnson’s refusal to meet is a missed opportunity, not a snub – Sturgeon

Johnson’s refusal to meet is a missed opportunity, not a snub – Sturgeon

The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Scotland but has declined in-person talks with the First Minister.

Senior diplomat was responsible for loss of secret MoD papers

Senior diplomat was responsible for loss of secret MoD papers

Angus Lapsley has been widely named as the official who lost the documents, which were found at a bus stop in Kent.

Cost of bounce back loans could be lower than first thought

Cost of bounce back loans could be lower than first thought

Initial estimates suggested up to six in 10 businesses might default on their bounce back loans, forcing the Government to pay them back.

Streatham terrorist told mentor he had changed his ways, inquest hears

Streatham terrorist told mentor he had changed his ways, inquest hears

Sudesh Amman confided days before the attack how he ‘now realised’ that those who committed terrorist acts ended up ‘pushing people away’ from Islam.

Thousands on Twitter congratulate disabled man for landing first job

Thousands on Twitter congratulate disabled man for landing first job

Justin has earned his first job aged 25 despite having DiGeorge syndrome, and says he ‘won’t let my disability stop me’.

‘Absolute joy’ for family of Hannah Mills as she wins historic sailing gold

‘Absolute joy’ for family of Hannah Mills as she wins historic sailing gold

The victory means Mills has become the most successful female Olympic sailor in history.

Average adult ‘watched over five hours of TV and video content per day’

Average adult ‘watched over five hours of TV and video content per day’

The number of streaming subscriptions grew last year amid the pandemic, Ofcom said.

School leavers turn to university due to job fears amid the pandemic – survey

School leavers turn to university due to job fears amid the pandemic – survey

Young people could be left disappointed as university may not live up to their career and salary expectations, skills organisation warns.

Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fatal house fire

Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fatal house fire

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in Tipton, while a woman was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.

Canadian diver surprised with proposal as she returns home from Olympics

Canadian diver surprised with proposal as she returns home from Olympics

Silver medallist Jennifer Abel was met by partner David Lemieux, a professional boxer, who went down on one knee.

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