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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.

Ollie Robinson punishment ‘over the top’, says Culture Secretary Dowden

Ollie Robinson punishment ‘over the top’, says Culture Secretary Dowden

Pace bowler Robinson has been suspended pending an investigation into racist and sexist messages posted in 2012 and 2013.

Delay reopening by ‘a few weeks’, say scientists

Delay reopening by ‘a few weeks’, say scientists

The Government now has the data it needs to make a decision on the final relaxation of restrictions, a former chief scientific adviser has said.

Endangered water voles released in Yorkshire woodland nature scheme

Endangered water voles released in Yorkshire woodland nature scheme

The release is the second phase of a project to help the mammals at Timble Ings Woods in Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Boris Johnson faces Tory revolt over aid cuts

Boris Johnson faces Tory revolt over aid cuts

The Prime Minister has been warned that thousands of people will die and the UK’s global standing will be diminished.

House prices increased by 9.5% annually in May to hit new record – index

House prices increased by 9.5% annually in May to hit new record – index

Annual house price growth was strongest in Wales, with house prices soaring by 11.9%, Halifax said.

Sir Martin Sorrell’s advertising agency adopts hybrid working

Sir Martin Sorrell’s advertising agency adopts hybrid working

The S4 Capital boss said several office leases have been terminated, with staff working flexibly.

Defying body clock ‘linked to depression and reduced wellbeing’

Defying body clock ‘linked to depression and reduced wellbeing’

Researchers found that being genetically programmed to be an early riser is protective against major depression and improves wellbeing.

What the papers say – June 7

What the papers say – June 7

The arrival of Harry and Meghan’s second child features on most of the nation’s front pages as the working week begins.

Lack of maths education ‘negatively affects adolescent cognitive development’

Lack of maths education ‘negatively affects adolescent cognitive development’

Teenagers who gave up maths after their GCSEs had a lower amount of a critical chemical for brain development, study suggests.

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