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Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Footage of a verbal attack on Prof Whitty was branded ‘unacceptable’ and ‘pathetic’ after appearing on social media.

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Omar Latif, 36, who was jailed alongside Usman Khan in 2012, claims additional licence conditions imposed after the London Bridge attack are unlawful.

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

People should not ignore worrying symptoms, despite the pandemic, the Health Secretary has said.

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

People across the country took part in the tribute to the 100-year-old veteran on Wednesday evening.

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

Baroness Hale was speaking to MPs and peers.

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

VAT-free shopping for international travellers is coming to an end.

Football pundit Ian Wright ‘disappointed’ teen escaped conviction for race abuse

Football pundit Ian Wright ‘disappointed’ teen escaped conviction for race abuse

Patrick O’Brien, 18, of Tralee, Co Kerry abused the former England striker online in May 2020.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Just five areas have recorded a week-on-week increase.

PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

The Prime Minister praised the ‘colossal’ effort of health workers who have helped vaccinate more than 10 million people against Covid-19 in the UK.

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Radar systems to detect vehicles broken down in live lanes will be installed across the network by the end of 2022, Grant Shapps says.

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Fans could receive their jab at Crystal Palace’s home ground.

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Fellow centenarians said they were inspired by the 100-year-old to complete their own challenges.

Number of students accepted on to language degrees drops by more than third

Number of students accepted on to language degrees drops by more than third

Ucas has warned the fall in students who have been accepted to study the subject at university ‘could exacerbate’ the language skills gap post-Brexit

More sick pay support needed as economy opens up, MPs told

More sick pay support needed as economy opens up, MPs told

Improving sick pay could let people stay at home, keeping the virus spread low and allowing the economy to open up further, experts said

Royal Mail workers vote to accept new agreement on pay and conditions

Royal Mail workers vote to accept new agreement on pay and conditions

The deal ends two years of dispute, the union said.

Japan welcomes Royal Navy carrier force to the Pacific

Japan welcomes Royal Navy carrier force to the Pacific

Beijing has already made clear its anger at the decision to send the carrier strike group.

Alex Salmond condemns ‘disgraceful’ behaviour of Scottish Government

Alex Salmond condemns ‘disgraceful’ behaviour of Scottish Government

He hit out in his submission to MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment allegations against him.

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

The chief medical officer was catcalled by a young man while walking near Westminster.

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Alex Chamberlin’s picture of Sir Tom hangs in the National Army Museum in London and was unveiled in August to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Diane Dodds attested to ‘significant confusion’ in the e-commerce market from businesses and consumers.

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