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UK ‘closing in on agreement’ with New Zealand in trade talks – Truss

UK ‘closing in on agreement’ with New Zealand in trade talks – Truss

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has faced criticism over the environmental impact of shipping food to and from the other side of the world.

Perspex screens ‘may increase Covid-19 transmission risk if wrongly positioned’

Perspex screens ‘may increase Covid-19 transmission risk if wrongly positioned’

Experts have said there is very little overall evidence on effectiveness of barriers at reducing infection transmission through droplets.

Behaviour of man who accosted Chris Whitty ‘shocking and disgraceful’

Behaviour of man who accosted Chris Whitty ‘shocking and disgraceful’

Lewis Hughes, 24, has admitted assaulting England’s chief medical officer.

Scottish Government told ‘talk is cheap’ as drug deaths rise to 1,339

Scottish Government told ‘talk is cheap’ as drug deaths rise to 1,339

Scotland continues to have the worst drug death rate in Europe, which is three-and-a-half times higher than the rest of the UK.

24-year-old pleads guilty to Chris Whitty assault

24-year-old pleads guilty to Chris Whitty assault

England’s chief medical officer was accosted in a central London park last month.

Scientists voice ‘concern’ over rise in foreign travel this summer

Scientists voice ‘concern’ over rise in foreign travel this summer

Experts also said jab rollouts will likely be needed ‘for many years to come’ as immunity wanes.

Lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret UK goes into liquidation

Lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret UK goes into liquidation

The move will enable dividends to be paid to creditors.

Weather and flood warnings as Storm Evert moves eastwards

Weather and flood warnings as Storm Evert moves eastwards

Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre reported a total of 22 incidents on Thursday night.

Labour MP Apsana Begum found not guilty of housing fraud

Labour MP Apsana Begum found not guilty of housing fraud

The Poplar and Limehouse MP wept as the verdicts were delivered.

High Court quashes acquittal of man who filmed Grenfell Tower bonfire

High Court quashes acquittal of man who filmed Grenfell Tower bonfire

Paul Bussetti now faces a retrial and was ordered to pay costs of more than £6,000.

25% of older adults ‘unable to walk as far or in more pain since pandemic start’

25% of older adults ‘unable to walk as far or in more pain since pandemic start’

People reported being less steady on their feet, losing confidence and becoming more forgetful, according to polling for Age UK.

Cherry ‘disappointed’ with SNP as man who sent Twitter abuse sentenced

Cherry ‘disappointed’ with SNP as man who sent Twitter abuse sentenced

Grant Karte has been ordered not to contact the MP for five years.

Covid-19 infections continue to rise in most parts of UK

Covid-19 infections continue to rise in most parts of UK

Infection levels in England and Northern Ireland are estimated to be the highest since the end of January.

Gareth Southgate gets Freedom of Middlesbrough

Gareth Southgate gets Freedom of Middlesbrough

Teesside has long considered him one of their own despite him being born and raised in the south.

Starmer: Bringing forward quarantine exemption date will make ‘huge difference’

Starmer: Bringing forward quarantine exemption date will make ‘huge difference’

The Labour leader said accelerating the policy by nine days had the potential to save hundreds of thousands of working days.

BMX club ‘proud’ of Peckham Olympic hero Kye Whyte

BMX club ‘proud’ of Peckham Olympic hero Kye Whyte

Team GB silver medallist Kye Whyte has raised hopes of future Olympic glory from members.

Loughborough University ‘phenomenal performance environment’ for Olympians

Loughborough University ‘phenomenal performance environment’ for Olympians

The university is home to decorated Olympian Adam Peaty, among many others.

People seen sleeping rough in London down 39% in a year – figures

People seen sleeping rough in London down 39% in a year – figures

Some 2,589 people were recorded as sleeping rough in London between April and June, according to the Combined Homelessness And Information Network.

Man loses High Court compensation bid after rape conviction quashed

Man loses High Court compensation bid after rape conviction quashed

Danny Kay was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in 2013 but later cleared.

Mother jailed over crash while showing off which killed her child and cousin

Mother jailed over crash while showing off which killed her child and cousin

Mary Stokes had no license or insurance when she crashed her Peugeot 206, which had failed an MOT.

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