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Instagram urged to clamp down on users promoting ‘dangerous’ unlicensed drug

Instagram urged to clamp down on users promoting ‘dangerous’ unlicensed drug

NHS officials have asked Instagram to shut down accounts that promote Apetamin.

Children taken to hospital after eating ‘cannabis’ sweets to be discharged

Children taken to hospital after eating ‘cannabis’ sweets to be discharged

Surrey Police said the youngsters were ‘lucky’ not to have been more seriously affected.

UK downplays chances of Nazanin’s imminent release despite reports in Iran

UK downplays chances of Nazanin’s imminent release despite reports in Iran

The Foreign Office said ‘legal discussions are ongoing’.

Scottish Parliament elections could be crucial to the future of the UK

Scottish Parliament elections could be crucial to the future of the UK

The SNP and other pro-independence parties want a second vote on independence, something their rivals are determined to prevent from happening.

Hopes raised for Nazanin as Iranian state TV claims UK has resolved debt dispute

Hopes raised for Nazanin as Iranian state TV claims UK has resolved debt dispute

It was said the UK had agreed to pay the £400 million debt over the non-delivery of tanks dating back to the 1970s.

HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display

HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display

It is part of an exhibition at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which reopens on May 17.

UK would carefully consider Indian request for vaccines, Raab says

UK would carefully consider Indian request for vaccines, Raab says

At least 215,000 people have died as a result of Covid-19 in India.

BBC boss warns of ‘growing assault on truth’ around the world

BBC boss warns of ‘growing assault on truth’ around the world

He made the comment as he marked World Press Freedom Day.

Cutting aid budget ‘very difficult’ but necessary – Raab

Cutting aid budget ‘very difficult’ but necessary – Raab

Unicef warned the move would have serious ‘consequences for children’.

Dozens of babies spared paralysis after spine surgery in the womb

Dozens of babies spared paralysis after spine surgery in the womb

Spina bifida prevents the spine and spinal cord developing properly.

People will be able to go on holidays this summer ‘within limits’, expert says

People will be able to go on holidays this summer ‘within limits’, expert says

Professor Peter Openshaw said the UK needed to be cautious and prepare for further outbreaks of Covid-19.

Raab admits Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is Iranian ‘hostage’

Raab admits Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is Iranian ‘hostage’

The Foreign Secretary said the mother-of-one’s treatment amounted to torture by the Middle Eastern nation.

Plaid Cymru bullish as Welsh Labour hints at coalition plans post election

Plaid Cymru bullish as Welsh Labour hints at coalition plans post election

Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford accepted his party is likely to lose ground, telling Sky News ‘we’ve always worked across party lines’.

Johnson should resign if he broke ministerial code, says Scottish Tory leader

Johnson should resign if he broke ministerial code, says Scottish Tory leader

The comments came amid signs a string of allegations may be damaging the Tories ahead of Thursday’s elections.

Boris Johnson backs taskforce to combat surge in dog thefts

Boris Johnson backs taskforce to combat surge in dog thefts

Mr Johnson says dog thefts can cause ‘huge pain and grief to the victims’ and may involve people who are linked to other crimes.

Murder probe launched after teenager chased into shop and stabbed

Murder probe launched after teenager chased into shop and stabbed

West Midlands Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident in Smethwick.

Trespass suspects arrested at Queen’s Windsor estate

Trespass suspects arrested at Queen’s Windsor estate

Thames Valley Police were called to reports of two trespassers in the grounds of the Royal Lodge at Windsor Great Park on April 25.

Ramadan midnight football league founder ‘delighted’ to return to pitch

Ramadan midnight football league founder ‘delighted’ to return to pitch

Saltley Stallions FC could not host games last year due to the pandemic.

Raab says claim Tory donor was asked to pay PM’s childcare is ‘tittle-tattle’

Raab says claim Tory donor was asked to pay PM’s childcare is ‘tittle-tattle’

The Foreign Secretary mounted a defence of Boris Johnson.

Foreign Secretary urges patience in Covid battle amid hankering for hugs

Foreign Secretary urges patience in Covid battle amid hankering for hugs

Dominic Raab said that ‘steady steps’ out of lockdown are ‘the smart way to go’.

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