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Legal blank firing pistols being converted into deadly weapons, police warn

Legal blank firing pistols being converted into deadly weapons, police warn

Criminals are turning starter pistols into deadly weapons at makeshift workshops across the UK, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Bank ‘to hike growth forecasts’ amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Bank ‘to hike growth forecasts’ amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Policymakers at the Bank are expected to ‘significantly’ upgrade their growth outlook as they keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%, experts say.

Kate hails ‘amazing’ community midwife in interview for Nursing Times

Kate hails ‘amazing’ community midwife in interview for Nursing Times

The duchess and Harriet Nayiga chatted via video link in March and the conversation has been published on the International Day of the Midwife.

Tory ‘quarrels and betrayals’ determined outcome of Brexit talks, says Barnier

Tory ‘quarrels and betrayals’ determined outcome of Brexit talks, says Barnier

The EU’s chief negotiator said Boris Johnson treated the talks as a ‘domestic matter’ and part of ‘his own Brexit battle’.

Maybe he’s amazed – special stamps revealed to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Maybe he’s amazed – special stamps revealed to honour Sir Paul McCartney

The Royal Mail tribute involves 12 stamps, featuring album covers and images of Sir Paul in the recording studio.

Nine key constituencies could decide if SNP get majority, says Curtice

Nine key constituencies could decide if SNP get majority, says Curtice

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said ‘local considerations’ in crucial areas could decide whether the SNP take an outright hold on Holyrood.

Coronavirus booster shots rollout prepared to guard against third wave

Coronavirus booster shots rollout prepared to guard against third wave

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said further injections to increase immunity could be ready from September.

Gibraltar will not require UK tourists to take Covid test

Gibraltar will not require UK tourists to take Covid test

Officials on the Rock said holidaymakers will be ‘very welcome here without the need for a PCR test’.

Weekly registered Covid deaths at lowest level in seven months, figures show

Weekly registered Covid deaths at lowest level in seven months, figures show

There were 260 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending April 23, the Office for National Statistics said.

Business group calls for reform of skills system

Business group calls for reform of skills system

Employers need a greater say on what skills training is needed, according to the report.

Coronavirus cases detected among Indian delegation ahead of G7 talks

Coronavirus cases detected among Indian delegation ahead of G7 talks

India’s foreign minister will meet counterparts virtually after the cases were detected.

Debenhams reveals closing details for final 49 stores

Debenhams reveals closing details for final 49 stores

The retailer said it has discounts across all remaining stock.

Recovery of car industry ‘some way off’ despite April sales boost

Recovery of car industry ‘some way off’ despite April sales boost

Some 141,583 new cars were registered in the UK in April, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Climate change could affect mental health in a decade, says survey

Climate change could affect mental health in a decade, says survey

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said the disruption to life posed by ecological emergencies presents a threat to our health.

Capel Soar painting could fetch £30,000 at auction

Capel Soar painting could fetch £30,000 at auction

The landscape of Capel Soar in Gwynedd by Sir Kyffin Williams is expected to fetch between £20,000 and £30,000 when it is sold later this month.

Thousands of bodies to be moved from medieval church site on HS2 line

Thousands of bodies to be moved from medieval church site on HS2 line

Archaeologists have started the painstaking task of moving up to 3,000 burials from a Norman church in Buckinghamshire.

Jersey hits back at ‘disproportionate’ French threat to cut electricity

Jersey hits back at ‘disproportionate’ French threat to cut electricity

Paris has warned it could cut power supply to the island in a row over post-Brexit fishing rights.

Donald Trump launches own blog in attempt to return to social media

Donald Trump launches own blog in attempt to return to social media

The former US president has added a page to his website, which mimics Twitter and Facebook in its appearance, sharing his thoughts and feelings.

Boohoo hails ‘early rewards’ from Debenhams and Arcadia rescue deals

Boohoo hails ‘early rewards’ from Debenhams and Arcadia rescue deals

The online fashion giant reported a 41% surge in revenues as it benefited from the online shopping boom during lockdown.

ITV ‘cautiously optimistic’ as advertising revenues rebound

ITV ‘cautiously optimistic’ as advertising revenues rebound

Total external revenues jumped by 2% to £709 million in the three months to March 31 despite pandemic restrictions throughout the period this year.

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