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Ex-Labour MP leaves party before probe into sexual harassment claims concluded

Ex-Labour MP leaves party before probe into sexual harassment claims concluded

The allegations against former Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins were brought forward in 2017.

Fraudsters target elderly and vulnerable with fake coronavirus vaccine

Fraudsters target elderly and vulnerable with fake coronavirus vaccine

Security minister James Brokenshire said it was a ‘sad reality’ that innocent people were being targeted.

Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account

Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account

The social media firm said two of President Trump’s tweets posted on Friday had violated its glorification of violence policy.

Snow and ice set to hit UK over bitterly cold weekend

Snow and ice set to hit UK over bitterly cold weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning across most of England, Wales and parts of Scotland from Friday evening until Monday.

Derbyshire Police to review penalty notices issued during new lockdown

Derbyshire Police to review penalty notices issued during new lockdown

It comes after the force faced criticism for issuing fines to two friends who drove five miles for a walk.

UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 Covid deaths with infections at record level

UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 Covid deaths with infections at record level

The Government said a further 1,325 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

Senior prosecutor defends decision to drop case against oil tanker stowaways

Senior prosecutor defends decision to drop case against oil tanker stowaways

Home Office has criticised the decision to halt the prosecution of the seven Nigerian men detained by special forces.

Tributes to Seven Up director Michael Apted after his death at 79

Tributes to Seven Up director Michael Apted after his death at 79

He directed the ground-breaking documentary series about British children, as well as James Bond film The World Is Not Enough.

Police warn protesters ahead of planned demonstration in capital

Police warn protesters ahead of planned demonstration in capital

Anti-lockdown group StandUpX is planning to converge in Clapham Common on Saturday afternoon.

Questions for Sturgeon after Salmond ‘claims she breached ministerial code’

Questions for Sturgeon after Salmond ‘claims she breached ministerial code’

The former first minister’s submissions to an inquiry into sexual assault claims made against him have been obtained by national newspapers.

Nurse says ‘Government failed us’ with NHS staff ‘so burnt out they can’t eat’

Nurse says ‘Government failed us’ with NHS staff ‘so burnt out they can’t eat’

Ameera Sheikh, a Unite union representative and ICU nurse, said ‘my colleagues aren’t coping very well’.

Foster: Transfer test support is about parental choice, not academic selection

Foster: Transfer test support is about parental choice, not academic selection

Arlene Foster was speaking following tense scenes at a meeting of the Stormont Executive over an independently run test planned for February 27.

Judges hearing cases online warned against extending working day too far

Judges hearing cases online warned against extending working day too far

Sir Andrew McFarlane says the degree to which hearings take place without regard to the confines of a normal working day is concerning.

Traders told to prepare for ‘significant additional disruption’ at UK border

Traders told to prepare for ‘significant additional disruption’ at UK border

It comes as some companies have already paused exports into Europe, including Ireland, due to Brexit red tape.

Public urged to stay at home in new Covid-19 TV advert

Public urged to stay at home in new Covid-19 TV advert

The Government has launched a public campaign in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.

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

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

Halton, the Isle of Wight and Knowsley have seen the biggest week-on-week increases.

Ministers face calls to support students with rent rebates for their empty rooms

Ministers face calls to support students with rent rebates for their empty rooms

The National Union of Students has urged the Government to step in with support amid the national lockdown.

UK-EU talks over visa-free travel for creatives ‘unlikely’ in short-term

UK-EU talks over visa-free travel for creatives ‘unlikely’ in short-term

The UK Government will continue to give the ‘highest priority’ to the sector, peer have heard.

Met officers must justify handcuffs after Bianca Williams stop

Met officers must justify handcuffs after Bianca Williams stop

The Team GB athlete accused the force of racial profiling following the incident in west London.

Call for investigation into pro-Brexit lobby group relocating to Ireland

Call for investigation into pro-Brexit lobby group relocating to Ireland

Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond has asked online regulator ComReg to investigate after the Leave.EU group moved its website office to Waterford.

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