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Coroner in Ella Kissi-Debrah inquest calls for tougher air pollution targets

Coroner in Ella Kissi-Debrah inquest calls for tougher air pollution targets

The Government should look to set legally binding goals for particulate matter than are in line with World Health Organisation guidelines, he says.

Dowden defends cost of room for scrapped White House-style press briefings

Dowden defends cost of room for scrapped White House-style press briefings

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the ‘modern press facility’ would be used by ministers.

New football regulator ‘not off the table’ following European Super League row

New football regulator ‘not off the table’ following European Super League row

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said it was also right to look at how fans can have a stake in their clubs.

Most pay deals lower than a year ago, study suggests

Most pay deals lower than a year ago, study suggests

Pay freezes remain commonplace, according to analysts.

Johnson ‘proud’ to be PM as Queen marks 95th birthday privately

Johnson ‘proud’ to be PM as Queen marks 95th birthday privately

The milestone falls within the two-week period of royal mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh so the event will be low-key, with no photograph expected.

Clothing and fuel price hikes put inflation back on the rise

Clothing and fuel price hikes put inflation back on the rise

Clothes discounting was still unseasonably high, the ONS said

Johnson told Dyson he would ‘fix’ tax issue for overseas staff working in UK

Johnson told Dyson he would ‘fix’ tax issue for overseas staff working in UK

The entrepreneur is said to have lobbied the Prime Minister for assurances his workers would not have to pay extra tax.

Boris Johnson hails English withdrawal from Super League as ‘right result’

Boris Johnson hails English withdrawal from Super League as ‘right result’

Those behind the new competition have said they will consider ‘the most appropriate steps to reshape the project’.

What the papers say – April 21

What the papers say – April 21

The apparent collapse of the European Super League leads most of the papers on Wednesday.

Sadiq Khan leads calls for ‘real change’ after George Floyd’s killer convicted

Sadiq Khan leads calls for ‘real change’ after George Floyd’s killer convicted

The Prime Minister said he was ‘appalled by the death of George Floyd” as he welcomed the guilty verdicts against Derek Chauvin.

Instagram to filter message requests in latest step to fight online abuse

Instagram to filter message requests in latest step to fight online abuse

The social media platform has seen a number of high-profile users – including footballers – report receiving racist and other abuse.

ESA astronaut set for launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

ESA astronaut set for launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Thomas Pesquet will be the first ESA astronaut to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

NHS medics urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘chronic undersupply’ in staffing

NHS medics urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘chronic undersupply’ in staffing

Groups and unions representing NHS workers have penned a letter to Boris Johnson urging him to massively increase investment in staffing.

Latest phase of public inquiry into undercover policing set to begin

Latest phase of public inquiry into undercover policing set to begin

The Undercover Policing Inquiry was set up in 2015 to look at the activities of two shadowy police units.

Vitamin D levels in Britons ‘increased by almost a third last summer’

Vitamin D levels in Britons ‘increased by almost a third last summer’

The rise could be due to the Covid-19 pandemic leading to millions of workers being furloughed, or working from home, according to the company.

Marcus Rashford and chef Tom Kerridge unite for cooking tutorials on a budget

Marcus Rashford and chef Tom Kerridge unite for cooking tutorials on a budget

The England striker has joined forces with the celebrity chef and some famous friends to encourage low-income families to cook more.

European Super League to consider next steps after English clubs withdraw

European Super League to consider next steps after English clubs withdraw

Boris Johnson had warned he was prepared to legislate to block the new league plans, accusing breakaway football clubs of forming ‘a kind of cartel’.

English clubs to quit European Super League following fan backlash

English clubs to quit European Super League following fan backlash

Boris Johnson had previously warned he was prepared to legislate to block the new league plans.

UK-ticket holder scoops £59m EuroMillions jackpot

UK-ticket holder scoops £59m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning numbers were 5, 17, 28, 41 and 46 with the Lucky Star numbers 10 and 11.

All the key announcements Apple made at its spring event

All the key announcements Apple made at its spring event

The technology firm unveiled new iPads, an iMac, a new iPhone 12 colour and its AirTag tracker accessories.

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