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Scotland Yard to ‘review’ UK Ghislaine Maxwell allegations

Scotland Yard to ‘review’ UK Ghislaine Maxwell allegations

Channel 4 News said the alleged offences include serious sexual assault and rape.

Ministers ‘will make Covid vaccines mandatory for care home staff’

Ministers ‘will make Covid vaccines mandatory for care home staff’

Under the plans, staff working with adults will be given 16 weeks to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs, according to reports.

Brandon Lewis to explore ‘all options available’ on Irish language laws

Brandon Lewis to explore ‘all options available’ on Irish language laws

The NI Secretary said it was ‘vital’ that cross-community commitments to culture and language made in the New Decade New Approach deal are honoured.

Flood defences can help prevent £568m losses each year, report claims

Flood defences can help prevent £568m losses each year, report claims

The research also found increasing current maintenance spending by half could extend the lifespan of defences by an average of eight years.

Ireland confirms self-isolation requirement for people arriving from Britain

Ireland confirms self-isolation requirement for people arriving from Britain

Fully vaccinated people will have to self-isolate for five days and un-vaccinated people for 10, under plans confirmed by Cabinet.

PM seeks post-Brexit path through ‘thicket of burdensome regulation’

PM seeks post-Brexit path through ‘thicket of burdensome regulation’

A group of senior Tory MPs has set out proposals for taking advantage of life outside EU regulations.

‘Stormzy’ the badger released into wild after being rescued from bad weather

‘Stormzy’ the badger released into wild after being rescued from bad weather

The badger cub had been found barely conscious after inclement weather.

Adele shares message to mark fourth anniversary of Grenfell Tower disaster

Adele shares message to mark fourth anniversary of Grenfell Tower disaster

She called for the official inquiry into the tragedy to be hastened along.

Another part of the UK faces restriction easing delays as hospital numbers climb

Another part of the UK faces restriction easing delays as hospital numbers climb

A total of 1,136 patients were in hospital in the UK with Covid-19 on June 13.

Businesses face ‘never-ending hell and another lost summer’

Businesses face ‘never-ending hell and another lost summer’

The warnings were issued as it was confirmed it was ‘unlikely’ any area would see restrictions eased at the end of June.

Senior Met officer rejects ‘institutional corruption’ accusation against force

Senior Met officer rejects ‘institutional corruption’ accusation against force

The claim was made in relation to the handling of the unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan.

UK urged to intervene in Belarus crisis over ‘human rights violations’

UK urged to intervene in Belarus crisis over ‘human rights violations’

Leader of the Belarusian opposition Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya asks Britain to impose harsher sanctions to end country’s regime

Designer glasses worn by Hollywood stars stolen in £500,000 burglary

Designer glasses worn by Hollywood stars stolen in £500,000 burglary

CCTV shows thieves smashing into the Tom Davies shop in Sloane Square and clearing glasses off the shelves.

Rashford backs campaign to get parents signing up for summer holidays clubs

Rashford backs campaign to get parents signing up for summer holidays clubs

The Food Foundation charity has launched a video to raise awareness of the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme for children.

Met Police chief apologises over failings in Daniel Morgan case

Met Police chief apologises over failings in Daniel Morgan case

The force has been accused of a ‘form of institutional corruption’.

Doctors ‘distressed’ over being unable to give the care they would like – BMA

Doctors ‘distressed’ over being unable to give the care they would like – BMA

Leading doctors said that there has been an increase in so-called moral injury.

Wales to consult on introducing tourism tax

Wales to consult on introducing tourism tax

Mark Drakeford was asked about the proposed levy during a sitting of the Welsh Parliament.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Nine in 10 local areas are currently recording a rise in rates.

Bring in heat pump grants to help switch to green heating, campaigners say

Bring in heat pump grants to help switch to green heating, campaigners say

A coalition of energy suppliers and green groups have called for a ‘fair heat deal’ to support the transition from fossil fuel boilers.

Hospitality and pub leaders demand support following delay to reopening

Hospitality and pub leaders demand support following delay to reopening

Sector leaders including the BBPA and Camra say they are “bitterly disappointed” by the delay, which will cost pubs £400 million alone.

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