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Boris Johnson: Now is not the time for reckless and irresponsible indyref2

Boris Johnson: Now is not the time for reckless and irresponsible indyref2

The PM has not travelled to Scotland in the run-up to Thursday’s Holyrood election.

Curbing global warming to 1.5C would halve sea level rise from ice melt – study

Curbing global warming to 1.5C would halve sea level rise from ice melt – study

Halving sea level rises from land ice could help reduce the increase in severe coastal flooding, scientists said.

PM and Starmer on push for ‘every vote’ during last day of election campaign

PM and Starmer on push for ‘every vote’ during last day of election campaign

Boris Johnson and the Opposition leader are making their final pitches to voters before the ‘super Thursday’ polls open.

Man accused of Trainspotting actor’s murder acquitted of 13 other charges

Man accused of Trainspotting actor’s murder acquitted of 13 other charges

Sean Orman remains on trial for the killing of Bradley Welsh and the assault and attempted murder of another man.

PM urges voters to back West Midlands mayor’s agenda in ‘very close’ race

PM urges voters to back West Midlands mayor’s agenda in ‘very close’ race

Boris Johnson joined Andy Street on the campaign trail.

Meghan’s letter to estranged father does not belong to Crown, High Court hears

Meghan’s letter to estranged father does not belong to Crown, High Court hears

The Keeper of the Privy Purse, acting on behalf of the Queen, has told Meghan’s lawyers the copyright to the letter does not belong to the Crown.

Depression rates more than double pre-pandemic levels

Depression rates more than double pre-pandemic levels

Over a fifth of adults in Britain experienced some form of depression between January 27 and March 7, the Office for National Statistics said.

Bus driver admits dangerous driving after children injured in bridge crash

Bus driver admits dangerous driving after children injured in bridge crash

Three youngsters suffered ‘life-changing facial injuries’ in the incident in Winchester last September.

Legal blank firing pistols being converted into deadly weapons, police warn

Legal blank firing pistols being converted into deadly weapons, police warn

Criminals are turning starter pistols into deadly weapons at makeshift workshops across the UK, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Bank ‘to hike growth forecasts’ amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Bank ‘to hike growth forecasts’ amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Policymakers at the Bank are expected to ‘significantly’ upgrade their growth outlook as they keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%, experts say.

Kate hails ‘amazing’ community midwife in interview for Nursing Times

Kate hails ‘amazing’ community midwife in interview for Nursing Times

The duchess and Harriet Nayiga chatted via video link in March and the conversation has been published on the International Day of the Midwife.

Tory ‘quarrels and betrayals’ determined outcome of Brexit talks, says Barnier

Tory ‘quarrels and betrayals’ determined outcome of Brexit talks, says Barnier

The EU’s chief negotiator said Boris Johnson treated the talks as a ‘domestic matter’ and part of ‘his own Brexit battle’.

Maybe he’s amazed – special stamps revealed to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Maybe he’s amazed – special stamps revealed to honour Sir Paul McCartney

The Royal Mail tribute involves 12 stamps, featuring album covers and images of Sir Paul in the recording studio.

Nine key constituencies could decide if SNP get majority, says Curtice

Nine key constituencies could decide if SNP get majority, says Curtice

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said ‘local considerations’ in crucial areas could decide whether the SNP take an outright hold on Holyrood.

Coronavirus booster shots rollout prepared to guard against third wave

Coronavirus booster shots rollout prepared to guard against third wave

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said further injections to increase immunity could be ready from September.

Gibraltar will not require UK tourists to take Covid test

Gibraltar will not require UK tourists to take Covid test

Officials on the Rock said holidaymakers will be ‘very welcome here without the need for a PCR test’.

Weekly registered Covid deaths at lowest level in seven months, figures show

Weekly registered Covid deaths at lowest level in seven months, figures show

There were 260 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending April 23, the Office for National Statistics said.

Business group calls for reform of skills system

Business group calls for reform of skills system

Employers need a greater say on what skills training is needed, according to the report.

Coronavirus cases detected among Indian delegation ahead of G7 talks

Coronavirus cases detected among Indian delegation ahead of G7 talks

India’s foreign minister will meet counterparts virtually after the cases were detected.

Debenhams reveals closing details for final 49 stores

Debenhams reveals closing details for final 49 stores

The retailer said it has discounts across all remaining stock.

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