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Government ‘frustrated’ plans to clean up London’s air, inquest hears

Government ‘frustrated’ plans to clean up London’s air, inquest hears

Successive London mayors asked for more national plans to tackle pollution, an inquest into the death of a severely asthmatic child was told.

Facebook’s oversight board reveals first cases it will investigate

Facebook’s oversight board reveals first cases it will investigate

Independent group has selected six cases out of 20,000 received since launching in October.

Targets for avoidable sight loss not being met, study suggests

Targets for avoidable sight loss not being met, study suggests

Researchers found that the leading cause of blindness is cataract, accounting for 15 million people globally.

Ruling on puberty blockers sets dangerous precedent – LGBT campaigners

Ruling on puberty blockers sets dangerous precedent – LGBT campaigners

The charity Stonewall has said Tuesday’s judgment provides a ‘green light’ to those who want to roll back the healthcare rights of all young people.

Queen and Philip to spend Christmas at Windsor Castle

Queen and Philip to spend Christmas at Windsor Castle

The head of state and her consort have not spent a Christmas at their Berkshire home since the mid-1980s.

Police investigate after graffiti daubed on Neolithic tomb

Police investigate after graffiti daubed on Neolithic tomb

The tomb dates back to about 3500 BC.

Johnson announces £1,000 for pubs in effort to win over rebels to his tiers plan

Johnson announces £1,000 for pubs in effort to win over rebels to his tiers plan

The Prime Minister pledged extra cash for pubs forced to close in England but the trade dismissed the move and he still faces vocal Tory opposition.

Salmond accusers reluctant to go to police before being ‘sounded out’, MSPs told

Salmond accusers reluctant to go to police before being ‘sounded out’, MSPs told

The Scottish Government’s head of people advice Judith Mackinnon has given evidence to the Holyrood committee looking into the botched investigation.

Thousands of non-essential stores to reopen in England

Thousands of non-essential stores to reopen in England

Business leaders hope customers will return to their local stores in the final weeks before Christmas as the current lockdown ends on Wednesday.

Hundreds at risk of going missing this Christmas, warns charity

Hundreds at risk of going missing this Christmas, warns charity

The impacts of the pandemic have sparked a rise in the number of people thinking about disappearing, the charity Missing People said.

Government has ‘no plans’ to extend VAT cut for hospitality and tourism sectors

Government has ‘no plans’ to extend VAT cut for hospitality and tourism sectors

Treasury minister John Glen insisted the measure introduced in July was ‘temporary’.

‘Serious disruption and delay’ risk at Channel due to Brexit readiness levels

‘Serious disruption and delay’ risk at Channel due to Brexit readiness levels

MPs warn that Government is ‘taking limited responsibility’ for preparedness as December 31 deadline looms.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Debenhams said that 12,000 workers are at risk after the high street announced plans to enter liquidation.

Families of Hyde Park bomb victims seek damages to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

Families of Hyde Park bomb victims seek damages to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

Four Royal Household Cavalry men died in the July 1982 blast.

TV shows such as Peppa Pig teach children wrong lessons about pain – study

TV shows such as Peppa Pig teach children wrong lessons about pain – study

Researchers say the popular shows too often portray pain as something arising only through violent acts or injury.

Woman who kept slave in cupboard under stairs to be reunited with daughter

Woman who kept slave in cupboard under stairs to be reunited with daughter

The woman is to be deported after being convicted of people trafficking and a judge says her eight-year-old daughter can return to Lithuania with her.

Tanning beds and sunbathing may be linked to greater endometriosis risk – study

Tanning beds and sunbathing may be linked to greater endometriosis risk – study

Researchers found that risk of endometriosis increased the more young women used tanning beds, got sunburnt or used sunscreen.

PM says get a Covid test before visiting elderly relatives at Christmas

PM says get a Covid test before visiting elderly relatives at Christmas

The head of operations has warned the full roll-out of rapid turnaround tests may take until ‘January and beyond’.

Vitamin supplements could be part of reducing Covid risk – researchers

Vitamin supplements could be part of reducing Covid risk – researchers

But the effect has only been noticed in women.

Businessman loses Court of Appeal challenge over Covid-19 rules

Businessman loses Court of Appeal challenge over Covid-19 rules

Simon Dolan took his case to the Court of Appeal after a High Court judge refused permission for a full hearing of his challenge in July.

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