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MPs call for weekly break for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

MPs call for weekly break for ‘exhausted’ unpaid carers

The letter sent by the group of 23 MPs, including politicians from the Labour Party and SNP, comes on the first day of Carers Week.

Physicists report evidence of how auroras are created

Physicists report evidence of how auroras are created

Researchers say the most brilliant auroras are produced by powerful electromagnetic waves during geomagnetic storms.

‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims in ‘industrial-scale offending’

‘Sadistic’ paedophile targeted 2,000 victims in ‘industrial-scale offending’

Abdul Elahi, 26, admitted 158 separate charges.

Celebration of Philip’s life to go on show at Windsor and Holyroodhouse

Celebration of Philip’s life to go on show at Windsor and Holyroodhouse

The Royal Collection displays will explore the Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy and his role as consort, supporting the Queen.

‘Devastated’ mother of shot activist Sasha Johnson makes witness appeal

‘Devastated’ mother of shot activist Sasha Johnson makes witness appeal

The 27-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was injured at a party on May 23.

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be freed from jail, says Parole Board

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be freed from jail, says Parole Board

Pitchfork became the first man convicted of murder on the basis of DNA evidence and was jailed for life at Leicester Crown Court in 1988.

Pubs and gyms reopen as Ireland moves to next phase of pandemic recovery

Pubs and gyms reopen as Ireland moves to next phase of pandemic recovery

Hospitality outlets can now trade outdoors while leisure facilities are open for individual training indoors.

Ocado loses High Court fight over distribution centre near primary school

Ocado loses High Court fight over distribution centre near primary school

Bosses had taken legal action against Islington Council over its reversal of approval for use of the site in north London.

Ex-diplomat Murray seeks to take Salmond contempt conviction to Supreme Court

Ex-diplomat Murray seeks to take Salmond contempt conviction to Supreme Court

Craig Murray was sentenced to eight months in jail for articles he published on his personal blog over the Alex Salmond sex assaults trial.

Teenagers in court over stabbing murder of boy, 14

Teenagers in court over stabbing murder of boy, 14

The youths were remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday.

Covid-19 rates up in more UK areas than any point since early January

Covid-19 rates up in more UK areas than any point since early January

Some 28 areas are now recording rates above 100 cases per 100,000 – the highest total since March 28.

Man appears in court accused of fatally stabbing flower seller

Man appears in court accused of fatally stabbing flower seller

James Peppiatt was remanded into custody.

UK foreign aid cuts in numbers

UK foreign aid cuts in numbers

The 0.7% spending target was a 2019 manifesto commitment.

Still unclear whether teenagers need a Covid-19 jab – JCVI member

Still unclear whether teenagers need a Covid-19 jab – JCVI member

Scientists are deliberating whether or not the vaccination programme should be rolled out for those aged 12 and over.

Thousands with mental health disorder in jail when they could be treated – study

Thousands with mental health disorder in jail when they could be treated – study

The majority of mentally ill people given a short sentence instead of a treatment order reoffend within a year – the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

UUP leader attended illegal NI Protocol protest to ‘observe and listen’

UUP leader attended illegal NI Protocol protest to ‘observe and listen’

Loyalists gathered in Portadown on Saturday over the controversial Protocol and what they said is ‘two-tier policing’.

Second dose vaccine rates ‘lowest among Pakistani and Bangladeshi over-70s’

Second dose vaccine rates ‘lowest among Pakistani and Bangladeshi over-70s’

The data has been compiled by the Office for National Statistics.

Tesco to end buying partnership with French supermarket Carrefour

Tesco to end buying partnership with French supermarket Carrefour

The UK’s biggest grocer told investors on Monday morning that it will end the alliance on December 31.

Thousands of holidaymakers rush back from Portugal to beat quarantine deadline

Thousands of holidaymakers rush back from Portugal to beat quarantine deadline

Travellers must arrive in the UK before 4am on Tuesday or they will be required to self-isolate at home for 10 days.

Baby girl killed in dog attack

Baby girl killed in dog attack

The fatal incident happened in a house in Co Waterford in the early hours of Monday.

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