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Postcode gang members to serve over 20 years after murdering two youths at party

Postcode gang members to serve over 20 years after murdering two youths at party

Five males will serve at least 22 years behind bars after killing 17-year-old friends Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice in Milton Keynes.

More than half of population could be vaccinated by late March – Tony Blair

More than half of population could be vaccinated by late March – Tony Blair

Mr Blair said the UK must ‘use every single available bit of capacity in order to make sure these vaccines are used’.

Evictions of renters should not be allowed during lockdown, Government warned

Evictions of renters should not be allowed during lockdown, Government warned

A ban on bailiff action is due to end next Monday, with charities calling for the previous six-month ban on evictions to be reinstated.

Comcast appoints successor as long-term Sky boss Darroch steps down

Comcast appoints successor as long-term Sky boss Darroch steps down

Jeremy Darroch leaves the company two years after it was taken private in a £30 billion deal.

GCSE and A-level exams in Northern Ireland cancelled – Peter Weir

GCSE and A-level exams in Northern Ireland cancelled – Peter Weir

The Stormont education minister said work will continue on alternative awarding arrangements.

Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer – Williamson

Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer – Williamson

The Government will put its ‘trust in teachers, rather than algorithms’, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said.

Competition watchdog to investigate Nvidia takeover of UK chip designer Arm

Competition watchdog to investigate Nvidia takeover of UK chip designer Arm

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for views on the acquisition.

Richard Sharp taking over as BBC chairman during turbulent time for corporation

Richard Sharp taking over as BBC chairman during turbulent time for corporation

He will replace Sir David Clementi.

Starmer says Johnson is always too slow to follow expert advice on Covid-19

Starmer says Johnson is always too slow to follow expert advice on Covid-19

The Labour leader said the Prime Minister has consistently failed to act in time to curb the spread of the virus.

Man jailed after wheelie bin attack resulted in death

Man jailed after wheelie bin attack resulted in death

Stephen Robbins and Ryan Barrie had an altercation after leaving a bar in Dundee.

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

Moderna’s vaccine has been shown to be 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19.

32ft whale washes up dead on Norfolk coast

32ft whale washes up dead on Norfolk coast

The whale may have been part of the same pod that recently stranded in Yorkshire, the Norfolk Cetaceans group said.

Paisley calls for the removal of the NI Protocol as an ‘impediment to trade’

Paisley calls for the removal of the NI Protocol as an ‘impediment to trade’

Seamus Leheny of Logistics UK said with no alternative in place, invoking article 16 of the protocol could cause more chaos.

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The European Medicines Agency recommends granting a conditional marketing authorisation for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.

Nurseries opt for partial closures amid safety fears, says Early Years Alliance

Nurseries opt for partial closures amid safety fears, says Early Years Alliance

A number of early years settings have decided not to admit all children amid concerns about transmission risks, according to an education charity.

European regulators recommend Moderna Covid-19 jab

European regulators recommend Moderna Covid-19 jab

It is the second Covid-19 vaccine recommended by the European Medicines Agency.

‘Huge disappointment’ as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange refused bail

‘Huge disappointment’ as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange refused bail

Assange’s partner Stella Moris had hoped to be reunited with him after a UK judge ruled he should not be extradited to the US.

Grenfell inquiry restart postponed due to third lockdown

Grenfell inquiry restart postponed due to third lockdown

The investigation into the 2017 fire which killed 72 people is in its second phase.

William volunteered with homeless charity in run-up to Christmas

William volunteered with homeless charity in run-up to Christmas

The Duke of Cambridge was first taken to The Passage by his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

Greggs set to post first loss in 82-year history

Greggs set to post first loss in 82-year history

The bakery chain said profits will not recover until 2022 ‘at the earliest’.

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