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Police ‘never’ trained to restrain head with foot, Dalian Atkinson trial told

Police ‘never’ trained to restrain head with foot, Dalian Atkinson trial told

Two police officers are standing trial accused of an illegal attack on the former Premier League star.

Rapid groceries: The new wave of online delivery start-ups raising millions

Rapid groceries: The new wave of online delivery start-ups raising millions

Getir and Flink have secured hundreds of millions of pounds to launch expansions across the UK and Europe.

Deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to drive down cheese export tariffs

Deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to drive down cheese export tariffs

The Government said the deal was the first of its kind to have a dedicated chapter on digital trade.

Number of people in England with Covid-19 ‘up by three quarters’

Number of people in England with Covid-19 ‘up by three quarters’

North-west England had the highest proportion of people of any region in England likely to test positive in the week to May 29, the ONS said.

New catch-up funding in autumn could be too late to help pupils – IFS

New catch-up funding in autumn could be too late to help pupils – IFS

A one-off injection of spending could ‘prove to be a fantastic investment’ if it helps to mitigate losses from disrupted learning, researchers say.

What you need to know as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

What you need to know as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation will now decide whether children should get the jab.

In Pictures: Balloons take to skies in colourful start to Midlands Air Festival

In Pictures: Balloons take to skies in colourful start to Midlands Air Festival

The event centred in Alcester, Warwickshire, lasts all weekend with plenty of other visual treats scheduled for onlookers.

Woman who stuck head out of train window killed by tree branch, jury concludes

Woman who stuck head out of train window killed by tree branch, jury concludes

Bethan Roper, 28, was killed by an overhanging tree branch when she stuck her head out of the window of a moving high-speed train.

New drug trialled in UK found to stabilise 90% of type of cancerous tumours

New drug trialled in UK found to stabilise 90% of type of cancerous tumours

The treatment – PEN-221 – has also been shown to reduce the size of neuroendocrine tumours in almost 40% of patients.

Murder suspect in court charged with fatal double stabbing of mother and son

Murder suspect in court charged with fatal double stabbing of mother and son

Daniel Boulton is accused of killing his ex-partner Bethany Vincent and her young son Darren Henson.

National Theatre ‘cushioned’ by loan if theatres cannot reopen at full capacity

National Theatre ‘cushioned’ by loan if theatres cannot reopen at full capacity

Andrew Lloyd Webber has said a delay to reopening could be fatal for theatres.

Man fined over illegal parties aboard canal boat

Man fined over illegal parties aboard canal boat

Jordy Nicholas Van Duijvenbode admitted to holding the illegal gatherings during lockdown in Hackney, east London.

Holidaymakers in Portugal charged hundreds of pounds to beat quarantine deadline

Holidaymakers in Portugal charged hundreds of pounds to beat quarantine deadline

People arriving in the UK from Portugal after 4am on Tuesday must self-isolate at home for 10 days.

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted crossing the Channel in 72 hours

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted crossing the Channel in 72 hours

The number of people crossing the 21-mile stretch of water has almost doubled so far in 2021.

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, will join the head of state for the ceremony.

Should we be worried about the Indian and Nepal coronavirus variants?

Should we be worried about the Indian and Nepal coronavirus variants?

Cases involving the Indian variant have increased by 79% compared with last week.

Easing restrictions will depend on effect of Indian variant – Mark Drakeford

Easing restrictions will depend on effect of Indian variant – Mark Drakeford

There are 97 people with the Indian variant in Wales, with preliminary evidence showing growing cases could lead to greater pressure on the NHS.

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in 12 to 15-year-olds

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in 12 to 15-year-olds

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorised the jab after a rigorous review of its safety.

Woman’s hopes of family reunion ‘crushed’ by Portugal rule change

Woman’s hopes of family reunion ‘crushed’ by Portugal rule change

British holidaymakers have expressed frustration at having to secure refunds for flights and Covid-19 tests.

Man to stand trial next year charged with stabbing murder of boy, 14,

Man to stand trial next year charged with stabbing murder of boy, 14,

Dea-John Reid, 14, was killed in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham on Monday.

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