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Met Police under ‘significant pressure’ due to volume of missing person reports

Met Police under ‘significant pressure’ due to volume of missing person reports

The force’s missing persons lead says it is researching how cases are handled after scrutiny over high-profile cases.

UK Government would ‘learn lessons’ from 2014 before Indyref2, says Gove

UK Government would ‘learn lessons’ from 2014 before Indyref2, says Gove

Michael Gove said he hoped to be ‘enjoying my retirement’ by the time there is another vote on Scottish independence.

Beattie accuses Irish Government of ‘inaction’ over Troubles atrocities

Beattie accuses Irish Government of ‘inaction’ over Troubles atrocities

The Ulster Unionist leader also accused Sinn Fein over hypocrisy over the past.

Vue Entertainment fined £750,000 over cinema seat death

Vue Entertainment fined £750,000 over cinema seat death

Ateeq Rafiq died in hospital in March 2018 after his neck became wedged under a powered chair.

Charles visits Isles of Scilly as controversy continues over Harry’s memoir

Charles visits Isles of Scilly as controversy continues over Harry’s memoir

Senior royals were reportedly only told about the book shortly before Harry’s publisher, Penguin Random House, announced the deal.

Met Police renew appeal following anti-Semitic abuse on London bus

Met Police renew appeal following anti-Semitic abuse on London bus

No arrests have been made following the incident, which took place on July 3.

Ministers announce plans to streamline lorry driver test amid shortage

Ministers announce plans to streamline lorry driver test amid shortage

The logistics industry is facing an estimated shortfall of around 100,000 HGV drivers.

Appeal judges say Manchester City court rulings should be published

Appeal judges say Manchester City court rulings should be published

Judges heard how Premier League bosses began an investigation following media reports relating to financial fair play allegations

Grenfell Tower bonfire video was ‘distasteful joke’, High Court hears

Grenfell Tower bonfire video was ‘distasteful joke’, High Court hears

Two High Court judges will give their decision at a later date.

Carl Woods’ Instagram posts banned for failing to include ad disclosure

Carl Woods’ Instagram posts banned for failing to include ad disclosure

The boyfriend of Katie Price wore the ‘gift’ of the Engage T-shirt in Instagram posts, but the ASA said this constituted a payment.

HMV commits to high street with plans for 10 new stores

HMV commits to high street with plans for 10 new stores

The boss of the entertainment retailer said it will seek to incorporate more live music into its stores.

Government ‘slamming door’ on victims’ families with Troubles ‘amnesty’

Government ‘slamming door’ on victims’ families with Troubles ‘amnesty’

Survivors groups met at Downing Street on Tuesday to demand plans to impose a statute of limitations on prosecutions be scrapped.

In Video: Texas home in ruins after huge explosion

In Video: Texas home in ruins after huge explosion

The cause of the blast in a Dallas suburb is still being investigated.

Putting beauty at heart of planning will stop community objections – Jenrick

Putting beauty at heart of planning will stop community objections – Jenrick

The Housing Secretary said the word ‘beauty’ will be specifically included in planning rules for the first time since 1947.

Witnesses describe seeing aftermath of collision that killed British businessman

Witnesses describe seeing aftermath of collision that killed British businessman

Wealthy IT consultant Barry Pring, 47, was killed by a car as he left a restaurant in Ukraine after celebrating his first wedding anniversary.

Muslims ‘still need to be careful’ for Eid holiday celebrations

Muslims ‘still need to be careful’ for Eid holiday celebrations

Although coronavirus restrictions have been lifted, many were still being cautious.

Charlotte Dawson Instagram ads banned over disclosure and filter use

Charlotte Dawson Instagram ads banned over disclosure and filter use

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld two complaints about story posts on the reality star’s Instagram featuring her applying BPerfect make-up.

MLAs reject Government plans for Troubles ‘amnesty’

MLAs reject Government plans for Troubles ‘amnesty’

The Stormont Assembly was recalled for an emergency debate on the Government’s controversial statute of limitations proposals.

Sir Sean Connery tartan tribute to debut at this year’s Dressed to Kilt

Sir Sean Connery tartan tribute to debut at this year’s Dressed to Kilt

The kilt’s debut will be modelled on the runway this weekend by Sir Sean’s granddaughters, Natasha and Samara Connery.

No 10 denies Cummings’ claim PM wanted to see the Queen early in the pandemic

No 10 denies Cummings’ claim PM wanted to see the Queen early in the pandemic

Boris Johnson ultimately took a 15-month break from his face-to-face weekly audience with the Queen.

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