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‘Selfish’ revellers fined for hosting parties

‘Selfish’ revellers fined for hosting parties

Avon and Somerset Police attended incidents in both Bristol and Taunton last week.

How much did the PM spend on his flat refurb and why is the money being probed?

How much did the PM spend on his flat refurb and why is the money being probed?

Boris Johnson could be summoned for an interview with the Electoral Commission over the work at 11 Downing Street.

Scottish Secretary criticises England-Scotland border talk

Scottish Secretary criticises England-Scotland border talk

Alister Jack said he is surprised the SNP have not promised to build a border wall.

Man accused of murdering actor said ‘it’s all going to kick off’, trial told

Man accused of murdering actor said ‘it’s all going to kick off’, trial told

Sean Orman denies killing T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh in April 2019, and various other offences.

Most students want compulsory sexual consent tests before university – survey

Most students want compulsory sexual consent tests before university – survey

The poll findings come as the higher education regulator has called on universities and colleges to do more to tackle sexual misconduct.

Scottish Secretary insists Boris Johnson will remain in post despite allegations

Scottish Secretary insists Boris Johnson will remain in post despite allegations

Alister Jack also told the Commons that the PM has a passion for strengthening the union.

Fishmongers’ Hall killer’s ‘truly sad’ family condemn the atrocity, inquest told

Fishmongers’ Hall killer’s ‘truly sad’ family condemn the atrocity, inquest told

The brother of homegrown terrorist Usman Khan said he had no idea what his younger sibling was planning ahead of the stabbings near London Bridge.

SNP’s Ian Blackford asks Boris Johnson: ‘Are you a liar, Prime Minister?’

SNP’s Ian Blackford asks Boris Johnson: ‘Are you a liar, Prime Minister?’

Boris Johnson denied saying he would rather let the bodies pile high in their thousands than go into another lockdown.

India to recieve urgent humanitarian assistance from 14 UK aid charities

India to recieve urgent humanitarian assistance from 14 UK aid charities

The Disasters Emergency Committee has extended its Coronavirus appeal to include the country.

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to seven-month low

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to seven-month low

The total has fallen by 96% since the second-wave peak.

Potential DUP leadership contender pulls out of north-south meeting

Potential DUP leadership contender pulls out of north-south meeting

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, who is seen as more hardline than Arlene Foster, did not show for the scheduled meeting with his Irish counterpart.

Warm mountain winds ‘putting Antarctic ice shelf at risk of collapse’

Warm mountain winds ‘putting Antarctic ice shelf at risk of collapse’

The Larsen C Ice Shelf is currently experiencing the highest surface melt rates across Antarctica.

Mass legal action against Google would ‘open the floodgates’, Supreme Court told

Mass legal action against Google would ‘open the floodgates’, Supreme Court told

Former Which? director Richard Lloyd, supported by a campaign group, wants to bring a ‘representative action’ against the US-based tech giant.

Charity that rehomes ‘imperfect’ dogs raises funds for first adoption centre

Charity that rehomes ‘imperfect’ dogs raises funds for first adoption centre

Wolfie’s Legacy has rehomed more than 500 dogs since its launch and is hoping to expand into new premises.

Mental health of people newly reliant on financial support hit hardest – report

Mental health of people newly reliant on financial support hit hardest – report

The biggest increase in mental distress was in people who sought financial support, the National Centre for Social Research found.

Starmer accuses Johnson of being ‘Major Sleaze’ during PMQs row

Starmer accuses Johnson of being ‘Major Sleaze’ during PMQs row

The Labour leader quizzed the Prime Minister over the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat.

People given two doses of vaccine must wait for others to catch up – official

People given two doses of vaccine must wait for others to catch up – official

In the United States, health regulators have said the latest science means people given two vaccines can meet up freely two weeks after a second dose.

PM maintains innocence after Electoral Commission launches flat investigation

PM maintains innocence after Electoral Commission launches flat investigation

Boris Johnson told MPs he personally paid for the renovations, but refused to answer whether he received an initial loan from the Tory party.

Ministers put British business at ‘competitive disadvantage’ with EU check delay

Ministers put British business at ‘competitive disadvantage’ with EU check delay

The Government has been urged to be pragmatic.

All schools should join academy chains to end ‘pick and mix’ system – Williamson

All schools should join academy chains to end ‘pick and mix’ system – Williamson

The Education Secretary announced plans for a ‘try before you buy’ scheme to encourage more schools to convert to academies.

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