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Parliament approves extension of HS2 to Crewe

Parliament approves extension of HS2 to Crewe

The parliamentary Bill to build Phase 2a of the high-speed rail line received royal assent on Thursday.

London Fire Brigade has ‘long way to go’ to meet Grenfell recommendations

London Fire Brigade has ‘long way to go’ to meet Grenfell recommendations

The capital’s fire service has only completed four of the 29 recommendations made to it by the first stage of the inquiry into the fatal 2017 blaze.

Policing Board committed to addressing ‘challenges’ with NI police chief

Policing Board committed to addressing ‘challenges’ with NI police chief

Simon Byrne fielded questions from board members for more than two hours on the controversy around the arrest of a Troubles survivor.

Man accused over stabbings spree denies murder but admits manslaughter

Man accused over stabbings spree denies murder but admits manslaughter

Zephaniah McLeod has yet to enter a plea to seven counts of attempted murder following the incident in Birmingham last September.

Camilla praises ‘brilliance’ of pharmacy safe haven initiative for abuse victims

Camilla praises ‘brilliance’ of pharmacy safe haven initiative for abuse victims

In 2020, the Duchess of Cornwall became patron of the UK domestic abuse charity SafeLives.

New £800m research agency for high-risk projects needs clear purpose, MPs warn

New £800m research agency for high-risk projects needs clear purpose, MPs warn

The Government has been told a proposed science and research body is currently ‘unfocused’ and a ‘brand in search of a product’ .

Jeremy Hunt sports sling for Commons appearance after breaking arm on jog

Jeremy Hunt sports sling for Commons appearance after breaking arm on jog

The former health secretary said the mishap demonstrated the ‘perils of running on an icy road’.

Stonehenge discovery an ‘astonishing breakthrough’, says Professor Alice Roberts

Stonehenge discovery an ‘astonishing breakthrough’, says Professor Alice Roberts

Experts believe that ‘they may have recovered the true origins’ of the ancient monument.

Fraudster used Manchester City star Mahrez’s bank card on trip to Ibiza

Fraudster used Manchester City star Mahrez’s bank card on trip to Ibiza

Mohamed Sharif admitted a single count of fraud.

Arthritis drug could help save lives of one in 25 Covid-19 patients, study finds

Arthritis drug could help save lives of one in 25 Covid-19 patients, study finds

Tocilizumab was found to reduce the relative risk of death by 14%.

Lack of planning may hamper next phase of vaccine rollout, MPs warn

Lack of planning may hamper next phase of vaccine rollout, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government faces ‘significant challenges’ in getting the jab to people at the right time.

Mother who suffocated her disabled child detained in hospital indefinitely

Mother who suffocated her disabled child detained in hospital indefinitely

Olga Freeman admitted the manslaughter of Dylan Freeman, at their home in Acton, west London, on August 15 last year.

Meaty food and play reduce hunting by cats – study

Meaty food and play reduce hunting by cats – study

Researchers found that five to 10 minutes of daily play with an owner resulted in a 25% reduction in the number of animals a cat brought home.

Shell, BP and the race to net zero

Shell, BP and the race to net zero

European oil giants are moving ahead of their US counterparts on the path to reducing emissions.

Two in five top universities in UK see drop in students from state schools

Two in five top universities in UK see drop in students from state schools

The figures come as institutions are under increasing pressure from ministers to widen access to higher education.

Wallace And Gromit makers and university academics launch mental health campaign

Wallace And Gromit makers and university academics launch mental health campaign

The ‘What’s up with everyone?’ campaign tackles five of the most common issues negatively impacting young people.

Starmer: Government’s quarantine policy ‘isn’t going to work’

Starmer: Government’s quarantine policy ‘isn’t going to work’

Labour says an estimated 10,000 travellers arriving in the UK from ‘higher-risk countries’ every day will avoid hotel quarantine.

New hope of cannabis oil supply for family of severely ill boy

New hope of cannabis oil supply for family of severely ill boy

Dutch firm Transvaal Apotheek said that it was working with Scottish company Target Healthcare to produce the cannabis oil product.

In Pictures: Icy scenes as temperatures plummet

In Pictures: Icy scenes as temperatures plummet

Braemar in Aberdeenshire saw temperatures hit a bone-chilling minus 23.0C.

Calls for Commons breakfast debate as Rees-Mogg rejects baked beans on Weetabix

Calls for Commons breakfast debate as Rees-Mogg rejects baked beans on Weetabix

The Commons Leader disclosed he prefers his Weetabix with hot milk and brown sugar.

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