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Johnson: We must do more to fix ‘serious issues of racism in Britain’

Johnson: We must do more to fix ‘serious issues of racism in Britain’

The Prime Minister admitted more work was needed as a report which found little evidence of institutional racism in the UK came under heavy fire.

Pfizer vaccine ‘protects against Covid-19 variants’

Pfizer vaccine ‘protects against Covid-19 variants’

Two new studies in people show the Pfizer vaccine could protect against variants that have been worrying scientists.

Ten charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing during brawl outside nightclub

Ten charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing during brawl outside nightclub

Fidel Glasgow died in hospital after being attacked in September 2018.

Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ by attack on memorial to crashed bomber crew

Pensioner ‘heartbroken’ by attack on memorial to crashed bomber crew

Tony Foulds was horrified to see the memorial to 10 American airmen that he tends in a Sheffield park damaged, as thousands flocked to enjoy the sun.

Johnson defends idea of vaccine passports as Starmer voices concerns

Johnson defends idea of vaccine passports as Starmer voices concerns

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said he believed there would definitely be a role for vaccine passports for international travel.

Teacher awarded £155,000 after pupil attacked her for asking him to do work

Teacher awarded £155,000 after pupil attacked her for asking him to do work

The NASUWT teaching union secured millions of pounds in compensation for its members over the past 12 months.

Michelle O’Neill ‘truly sorry’ her actions at Bobby Storey funeral caused hurt

Michelle O’Neill ‘truly sorry’ her actions at Bobby Storey funeral caused hurt

MLAs passed an SDLP motion criticising Sinn Fein ministers who attended the funeral of the former IRA leader last June.

Enhanced visiting scheme reunites 600 loved ones with care home residents

Enhanced visiting scheme reunites 600 loved ones with care home residents

Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare have agreed more than 400 plans to enable meaningful visits during the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Violent bully’ convicted of murdering missing woman

‘Violent bully’ convicted of murdering missing woman

Alan Edwards claimed he last saw Susan Waring as she left his flat in January 2019 but the prosecution said he killed her and disposed of her body.

Johnson says he is ‘very hopeful’ Liberty Steel jobs can be saved

Johnson says he is ‘very hopeful’ Liberty Steel jobs can be saved

Company boss Sanjeev Gupta has said no plants will be shut ‘under my watch’.

Monkeys and meerkats given Easter egg treats

Monkeys and meerkats given Easter egg treats

The animals hunted for treats among the sand and rocks in their enclosures at London Zoo.

‘Off the scale’ antibodies from Pfizer jab could protect against Brazil variant

‘Off the scale’ antibodies from Pfizer jab could protect against Brazil variant

Researchers also said the vaccine protects people against the Wuhan and Kent strains of coronavirus.

Benjamin Hannam: Portrait of a young man turned Nazi

Benjamin Hannam: Portrait of a young man turned Nazi

From the age of around 16, he also developed a darker fascination with fascism, which he was exposed to online through 4Chan.

Neurosurgeon backs MPs and peers in call for review of law on assisted dying

Neurosurgeon backs MPs and peers in call for review of law on assisted dying

Dr Henry Marsh, who has advanced prostate cancer, has said people in his situation should be able to ‘choose how, when, and where they would die’.

Neo-Nazi police officer convicted of belonging to banned terror group

Neo-Nazi police officer convicted of belonging to banned terror group

Rookie Pc Ben Hannam was found guilty of membership of National Action following a trial at the Old Bailey in March.

Memorial dedicated to Second World War bomber crash victims vandalised

Memorial dedicated to Second World War bomber crash victims vandalised

The B-17 Flying Fortress, known as Mi Amigo, crashed in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, on February 22 1944.

Give seals space to protect them from human disturbance, coastal visitors urged

Give seals space to protect them from human disturbance, coastal visitors urged

A Government-backed campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance to protect seals around the coasts.

Alex Salmond demands Alba Party’s inclusion in TV debates

Alex Salmond demands Alba Party’s inclusion in TV debates

The former first minister has written to the broadcasters involved and regulator Ofcom.

Troubling link between vaccine hesitancy and intent to discourage others – study

Troubling link between vaccine hesitancy and intent to discourage others – study

A third of UK adults intend to use social media and personal messaging apps to encourage people to get vaccinated, according to an academic study.

Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend

Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend

The average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts has risen to £1.25 and £1.29 respectively, according to Government figures.

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