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10p plastic bag charge to come into force in England on May 21

10p plastic bag charge to come into force in England on May 21

The move will see the charge doubled from 5p and will extend to all stores, including corner shops.

Alcohol deaths rise by a fifth during pandemic year

Alcohol deaths rise by a fifth during pandemic year

New data from the Office for National Statistics show that alcohol-related deaths are the highest they have been for 20 years.

Brussels issues warning to Britain in Jersey fisheries stand-off

Brussels issues warning to Britain in Jersey fisheries stand-off

The European Commission said new rules for French fishing boats breached Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal.

Home Office discriminating against Windrush generation’s families – High Court

Home Office discriminating against Windrush generation’s families – High Court

One woman suffered a ‘colossal interference’ with her right to family life because of fees the Home Office charged.

Dalian Atkinson ‘not in right mind’ when he was Tasered, father told police

Dalian Atkinson ‘not in right mind’ when he was Tasered, father told police

Two police officers are on trial accused of unlawfully attacking the 48-year-old retired Aston Villa star.

Furlough claims fell in March as economy prepared to reopen

Furlough claims fell in March as economy prepared to reopen

The Government has paid out more than £61 billion under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the last 14 months.

Man denies causing baby boy’s death after pram hit by car

Man denies causing baby boy’s death after pram hit by car

James Paul Davis appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court a month after the collision.

I was unaware of MI5’s interest in Fishmongers’ Hall killer – probation officer

I was unaware of MI5’s interest in Fishmongers’ Hall killer – probation officer

Ken Skelton was responsible for assessing convicted terrorist Usman Khan’s risk of reoffending.

Britain set for best growth since Second World War, says Bank of England

Britain set for best growth since Second World War, says Bank of England

The Bank hiked its outlook for 2021 growth to 7.25%, up from its previous prediction of 5%.

Government urged to use Online Safety Bill to protect consumers from scams

Government urged to use Online Safety Bill to protect consumers from scams

Online platforms have ‘very little’ legal responsibility for protecting their users, despite profiting from scam advertising, a coalition has said.

Sturgeon meets voters at polling station and supports former refugee candidate

Sturgeon meets voters at polling station and supports former refugee candidate

The SNP leader and Glasgow regional list candidate Roza Salih met three Syrian Scots at Annette Street Primary School polling station in Govanhill.

France sends police patrol boats to Jersey as Brexit fisheries row deepens

France sends police patrol boats to Jersey as Brexit fisheries row deepens

Earlier dozens of French fishing boats gathered off St Helier, watched by two Royal Navy boats.

In Pictures: Masks and sanitiser for polling day, but no-one’s told the dogs

In Pictures: Masks and sanitiser for polling day, but no-one’s told the dogs

As well as Covid-19 precautions, polling stations had to cope with unseasonal snow and missing keys…

Number of university students living with parents drops despite delayed return

Number of university students living with parents drops despite delayed return

The findings came after ministers confirmed all remaining students in England would not be allowed to return to campus until mid-May at the earliest.

Black adults aged 50-plus least likely to have received Covid jab

Black adults aged 50-plus least likely to have received Covid jab

Three in 10 eligible black adults have not been vaccinated, according to estimates in England.

RAF aerial photographs help conservationists restoring 19th-century parkland

RAF aerial photographs help conservationists restoring 19th-century parkland

The project is set to benefit wildlife.

Obese men at greater risk of Covid death than obese women – study

Obese men at greater risk of Covid death than obese women – study

Researchers also found that obesity may be a stronger risk factor for severe pneumonia and the need for a ventilator in men with Covid than in women.

Services firms boosted by pent-up demand as lockdown lifts

Services firms boosted by pent-up demand as lockdown lifts

The closely watched IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded a better-than-expected reading of 61 for April, up from 56.3 in March.

Holidaymakers offered £20 Covid tests

Holidaymakers offered £20 Covid tests

Tui is offering testing packages costing a fraction of standard prices to ‘make travel a possibility’.

Yorkshire Water constructs wetland scheme to boost water quality and wildlife

Yorkshire Water constructs wetland scheme to boost water quality and wildlife

A nature-based scheme at the Clifton wastewater treatment works, near Doncaster, will help naturally filter phosphorus from treated water.

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