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Queen’s Speech offers chance to take this country forward, Johnson promises

Queen’s Speech offers chance to take this country forward, Johnson promises

Boris Johnson said the measures set out by the Queen in Parliament would create a ‘stronger, healthier and more prosperous nation’.

Boris Johnson’s Queen’s Speech pits regions against each other, Labour claims

Boris Johnson’s Queen’s Speech pits regions against each other, Labour claims

Sir Keir Starmer delivered his response to the proposed measures.

Ex-Corbyn aide: I was horrified by Rachel Riley’s ‘reckless’ tweet

Ex-Corbyn aide: I was horrified by Rachel Riley’s ‘reckless’ tweet

Laura Murray told a High Court libel trial she had been ‘shocked and outraged’ by the TV star’s post

Prime Minister mocks Angela Rayner over new shadow cabinet titles

Prime Minister mocks Angela Rayner over new shadow cabinet titles

Ms Rayner later said the only title she was hungry for was deputy prime minister.

Long-term prescription medication for insomnia does not improve sleep – study

Long-term prescription medication for insomnia does not improve sleep – study

Researchers examined a group of women with sleep problems and compared information between those who took and did not take medication.

‘The fight is won’, says daughter of Ballymurphy victim

‘The fight is won’, says daughter of Ballymurphy victim

A woman and nine men fatally injured in shootings in west Belfast in 1971 have been declared innocent following fresh inquests

Innocent victims of Ballymurphy killings vindicated by coroner’s findings

Innocent victims of Ballymurphy killings vindicated by coroner’s findings

The Army has been found responsible for nine of the 10 deaths.

Ballymurphy victim’s daughter warns against prevention of historic prosecutions

Ballymurphy victim’s daughter warns against prevention of historic prosecutions

Maura McGee, whose mother Joan Connolly was shot by a soldier in Ballymurphy in 1971, said there should not be an amnesty for anybody.

Protesters call for AstraZeneca to share Covid vaccine technology

Protesters call for AstraZeneca to share Covid vaccine technology

A protester chained himself to the door at the pharmaceutical firm’s Cambridge headquarters.

Johnson signals coronavirus inquiry will begin within a year

Johnson signals coronavirus inquiry will begin within a year

Boris Johnson said a full public inquiry would be held into the Covid-19 pandemic.

Consort’s throne missing from state opening

Consort’s throne missing from state opening

The throne – which was used by the Duke of Edinburgh – is expected to be used by Charles in the future.

Man arrested after police officer badly injured during football protests

Man arrested after police officer badly injured during football protests

The officer suffered a broken eye socket, broken nose and a slash to the face when an object was thrown at his face.

Vaccination progress ‘could be reversed unless UK shares surplus vaccines’

Vaccination progress ‘could be reversed unless UK shares surplus vaccines’

Unicef UK said that Britain could give away 20% of its stock and still meet its target to give everyone a first dose of vaccine by the end of July.

Priti Patel announces plans to review computer misuse laws

Priti Patel announces plans to review computer misuse laws

The Home Secretary said the UK must bolster its cyber resilience in response to growing cybercrime.

Peter and Autumn Phillips trying to settle divorce case, High Court hears

Peter and Autumn Phillips trying to settle divorce case, High Court hears

Then former couple, both 43, announced their separation in February last year.

Gloucester cafe searched for body of missing teen feared killed by Fred West

Gloucester cafe searched for body of missing teen feared killed by Fred West

A white tent was erected outside the cafe, with police officers stationed outside the building.

AstraZeneca suffers investor revolt over chief executive’s pay

AstraZeneca suffers investor revolt over chief executive’s pay

The Covid-19 vaccine maker saw 38.3% of investors vote against changes that will hike boss Pascal Soriot’s maximum pay deal.

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

From May 17 people in England will be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to 30.

Fusion of Jaffa Cake and doughnut to hit shelves next week

Fusion of Jaffa Cake and doughnut to hit shelves next week

McVitie’s Jaffa Jonut is a doughnut-shaped ring of sponge with the familiar orange-flavoured filling and dark chocolate coating.

Greensill founder apologises as watchdog launches probe

Greensill founder apologises as watchdog launches probe

Financial Conduct Authority boss Nikhil Rathi said some allegations about Greensill could be ‘potentially criminal in nature’.

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