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Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil

Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil

An investigation found officers at the event did their best to peacefully disperse the crowd.

International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders

International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders

Twenty-four world leaders, including Boris Johnson, have put their names to a call for such an agreement.

Zoo welcomes new otter pups and launches vote to name them

Zoo welcomes new otter pups and launches vote to name them

Edinburgh Zoo has come up with three alternative sets of names for the trio of Asian small-clawed otters which were born in January.

Branson hails growing fleet of Virgin Galactic spaceships as new craft unveiled

Branson hails growing fleet of Virgin Galactic spaceships as new craft unveiled

VSS Imagine was built with a mirror-like material to reflect the surrounding environment.

Half of people in most parts of UK have Covid-19 antibodies, figures suggest

Half of people in most parts of UK have Covid-19 antibodies, figures suggest

The presence of antibodies implies someone has either had Covid-19 in the past or has been vaccinated.

Britain to press for World Trade Organisation reform

Britain to press for World Trade Organisation reform

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is chairing a virtual meeting of the G7’s trade ministers.

UK facing ‘decade of unprecedented economic change’ after Covid-19 and Brexit

UK facing ‘decade of unprecedented economic change’ after Covid-19 and Brexit

A three-year-long inquiry by economic and policy experts will examine the nature of economic change and what it means for people.

New drugs could target protein that fuels breast cancer

New drugs could target protein that fuels breast cancer

Cancer cells have found ways to avoid the body’s natural processes in order to survive.

Consumer tobacco habits changed by pandemic, says Imperial Brands

Consumer tobacco habits changed by pandemic, says Imperial Brands

The Gauloises and Rizla owner held firm on its trading forecasts for the year as it said sales so far in 2021 have been in line with expectations.

How do I get a £50 bike repair voucher?

How do I get a £50 bike repair voucher?

The previous batch was claimed within 48 hours.

Two men taken to hospital after gas blast

Two men taken to hospital after gas blast

A passing car was also seriously damaged in the explosion at a house in Walsall.

Proportion of problem gamblers seeking help rises

Proportion of problem gamblers seeking help rises

Some 63% of problem gamblers said they had used some form of treatment, advice or support in the past 12 months, up from 54% in 2019.

Latest batch of in-demand £50 bike repair vouchers released

Latest batch of in-demand £50 bike repair vouchers released

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the previous batch was taken within 48 hours.

School safeguarding procedures ‘not fit for purpose’ says former minister

School safeguarding procedures ‘not fit for purpose’ says former minister

There have been calls for an independent inquiry after more than 8,000 reports were posted on a website where pupils can share their experiences.

Weekly Covid deaths below 1,000 for first time since October – ONS

Weekly Covid deaths below 1,000 for first time since October – ONS

Overall, 10,311 deaths were registered in the week to March 12.

Hanvey will hold dual mandate if elected to Holyrood

Hanvey will hold dual mandate if elected to Holyrood

The Alba Party was launched by Alex Salmond on Friday.

Dance teacher’s fancy dress coronavirus test snaps keep Covid officers amused

Dance teacher’s fancy dress coronavirus test snaps keep Covid officers amused

Philip Joel has to send a picture of his negative test to his boss twice a week to be allowed to go into work.

Salmond only standing because he ‘loves the limelight’, Sturgeon claims

Salmond only standing because he ‘loves the limelight’, Sturgeon claims

The former first minister announced his intentions to stand for Holyrood on the north east regional list when he launched the Alba Party on Friday.

Coronavirus infection survey to continue to 2022

Coronavirus infection survey to continue to 2022

The survey has been praised for tracking levels of Covid-19 around the UK.

David Cameron’s Greensill links were ‘above board’, says minister

David Cameron’s Greensill links were ‘above board’, says minister

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said he thinks people should now move on from the issue.

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