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UK inflation more than doubles as energy and clothing prices surge

UK inflation more than doubles as energy and clothing prices surge

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Price Index inflation jumped from 0.7% in March to 1.5% in April.

Chief constable calls for Priti Patel to ‘stand back’ from policing

Chief constable calls for Priti Patel to ‘stand back’ from policing

‘Being supportive and taking an interest is really good, but stepping into the policing arena is not’, Gareth Morgan said.

Travel confusion: What have politicians said and where can I holiday?

Travel confusion: What have politicians said and where can I holiday?

Boris Johnson is expected to be questioned in the Commons about the differing messages sent from Whitehall about travel abroad.

Fauci and Oprah among Webby winners

Fauci and Oprah among Webby winners

The Webby Awards recognise the best internet content and creators.

More physically active children likelier to have stronger self-control – study

More physically active children likelier to have stronger self-control – study

The authors analysed data from more than 4,000 children in England captured at three stages during childhood and adolescence.

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

Travel confusion and pandemic developments dominate the papers on Wednesday.

Johnson to face MPs as confusion reigns over international travel rules

Johnson to face MPs as confusion reigns over international travel rules

A health minister suggested all foreign travel remained ‘dangerous’, despite it being legal to visit a number of other countries again.

Queen’s new puppy died over weekend, according to reports

Queen’s new puppy died over weekend, according to reports

Fergus was one of the pair given to the Queen to after Philip fell ill in February.

Lewis to be challenged over ‘failure’ to implement Stormont House Agreement

Lewis to be challenged over ‘failure’ to implement Stormont House Agreement

A lawyer for Thomas Braniff whose father was killed by Loyalists in 1989 say the action is over unimplemented mechanisms for dealing with the past.

Ambulance service pays tribute to worker killed while responding to call

Ambulance service pays tribute to worker killed while responding to call

Jeremy Daw, known to friends as Jack, died last month when his ambulance was struck by an object as he responded to a 999 call in Herefordshire.

Bid to allow 10,000 fans at Ibrox trophy presentation ‘rejected by Government’

Bid to allow 10,000 fans at Ibrox trophy presentation ‘rejected by Government’

Five police officers were injured in Saturday’s scenes and 28 arrests were made.

UK set to be battered by more heavy showers and high winds

UK set to be battered by more heavy showers and high winds

This month could be one of the wettest Mays on record.

Prince of Wales hails ‘tireless work’ for reconciliation in Belfast

Prince of Wales hails ‘tireless work’ for reconciliation in Belfast

Charles also became the first member of the royal family in recent history to visit the South Armagh area during a day in Northern Ireland.

Confusion grows as minister urges Britons to avoid ‘dangerous’ trips abroad

Confusion grows as minister urges Britons to avoid ‘dangerous’ trips abroad

Lord Bethell appeared to suggest that even travel to countries on the Government’s ‘green list’ came with risks involved.

Injured presenter in BBC damages fight tells of difficulties using computers

Injured presenter in BBC damages fight tells of difficulties using computers

Jeremy Stansfield was hurt while carrying out ‘crash tests’ in a specially designed ‘rig’ during the BBC programme Bang Goes The Theory

Daniel Morgan report ‘delayed due to unnecessary Home Office review’

Daniel Morgan report ‘delayed due to unnecessary Home Office review’

The panel examining the case had been due to publish its findings on Monday.

Officer charged over two deaths during police pursuit

Officer charged over two deaths during police pursuit

Police constable Edward Welch faces four charges involving dangerous driving following the incident in London five years ago.

Boy, 12, in hospital after being hit by police car in Slough

Boy, 12, in hospital after being hit by police car in Slough

Thames Valley Police said the incident occurred in Ragstone Road – near a police station – at about 3.15pm on Tuesday.

Pimlico Academy head to step down from role after ‘discrimination’ row

Pimlico Academy head to step down from role after ‘discrimination’ row

It comes after teachers at the school passed a motion of no confidence in the principal.

Taser ‘activated eight times’ before the death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Taser ‘activated eight times’ before the death of Dalian Atkinson, court told

Downloaded readings show the weapon was used for a total of 81 seconds before Atkinson’s death in 2016.

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