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Asylum plans branded ‘cruel and unfair’

Asylum plans branded ‘cruel and unfair’

Boris Johnson said the measures to reform the asylum system would hit people smugglers.

PCSO Julia James’s dog takes part in police reconstruction

PCSO Julia James’s dog takes part in police reconstruction

The popular community support officer was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, two weeks ago on April 27.

Government to consider pulling down Grenfell Tower

Government to consider pulling down Grenfell Tower

A letter said it will be at least a year before any decision on the future of the tower is implemented.

Man died after ‘excessive’ restraint at Pontins holiday park – inquest

Man died after ‘excessive’ restraint at Pontins holiday park – inquest

Paul Reynolds was held in a prone position for around 11 minutes, a hearing in Ipswich recorded.

Innocent finding for Ballymurphy victims welcomed by deputy First Minister

Innocent finding for Ballymurphy victims welcomed by deputy First Minister

A coroner has found, following fresh inquests, that 10 people killed in west Belfast in August 1971 were ‘entirely innocent’.

Welfare action plan for pets, wildlife and livestock set out

Welfare action plan for pets, wildlife and livestock set out

A range of measures will be introduced, starting with legislation to recognise animals are sentient beings, ministers say.

Government has failed to protect millions from damaging scams, Martin Lewis says

Government has failed to protect millions from damaging scams, Martin Lewis says

Campaigners are disappointed that tackling scams was not mentioned in the Online Safety Bill during the Queen’s Speech.

Police ‘daunted’ by taking on terror offenders, Fishmongers’ Hall inquest told

Police ‘daunted’ by taking on terror offenders, Fishmongers’ Hall inquest told

Staffordshire Police sergeant Calum Forsyth and his team met regularly with Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan.

Teenager ‘would not have suffered cardiac arrest if she received antibiotics’

Teenager ‘would not have suffered cardiac arrest if she received antibiotics’

Ana Uglow died from sepsis during a school trip to America in December 2019.

Moray likely to stay in Level 3 due to ‘widespread’ community transmission

Moray likely to stay in Level 3 due to ‘widespread’ community transmission

Nicola Sturgeon said Moray would remain under tighter restrictions as they ease in the rest of mainland Scotland.

Sturgeon urges caution on international travel as rules to be relaxed

Sturgeon urges caution on international travel as rules to be relaxed

The First Minister announced the traffic light system on Tuesday.

Scallop dredger crewman fatally injured after being struck on head by tow bar

Scallop dredger crewman fatally injured after being struck on head by tow bar

The Indonesian man was working on board the Olivia Jean vessel when the incident happened at around 10pm on June 28, 2019 of the coast of of Aberdeen.

Ten killed in west Belfast in 1971 were ‘entirely innocent’ – coroner

Ten killed in west Belfast in 1971 were ‘entirely innocent’ – coroner

Mrs Justice Keegan ruled that nine out of the 10 were killed by soldiers, and no investigation was carried out into the death of the 10th.

Johnson’s Government urged to fulfil promises to Troubles veterans

Johnson’s Government urged to fulfil promises to Troubles veterans

No Bill on addressing legacy issues was included in the Queen’s Speech, but the Prime Minister promised there would be legislation.

Government ditches plans to force pubs to list calories in drinks

Government ditches plans to force pubs to list calories in drinks

The move had been opposed by the drinks industry, with the British Beer and Pub Association saying pubs were already ‘on their knees’.

Student denies posting from extremist Twitter account

Student denies posting from extremist Twitter account

Andrew Dymock allegedly promoted the extremist group System Resistance Network through a Twitter account before it was banned.

Changed State Opening of Parliament for widowed Queen

Changed State Opening of Parliament for widowed Queen

The monarch delivered the Queen’s Speech in her first major public ceremonial duty since Philip’s death.

David Cameron’s lobbying texts to Sunak and Gove released

David Cameron’s lobbying texts to Sunak and Gove released

MPs on the Treasury Committee released correspondence they have received by the subjects of their inquiry following Greensill Capital’s collapse.

Police search cafe for body linked to missing teen feared killed by Fred West

Police search cafe for body linked to missing teen feared killed by Fred West

Gloucestershire Police said they had found evidence that a body could be buried within The Clean Plate café in Southgate Street.

PCSO Julia James’ loyal Jack Russell dog takes part in reconstruction

PCSO Julia James’ loyal Jack Russell dog takes part in reconstruction

The reconstruction on Tuesday afternoon comes as a 21-year-old man appeared in court charged with Ms James’ murder.

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