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RMT union leader to retire after ‘campaign of harassment’

RMT union leader to retire after ‘campaign of harassment’

Mick Cash made the announcement after the union’s AGM.

Care home visits allowed under new lockdown restrictions

Care home visits allowed under new lockdown restrictions

Families had called for visits to be permitted, describing them as ‘essential’ for mental health.

MPs reject British troop torture investigation amendments for new legislation

MPs reject British troop torture investigation amendments for new legislation

The Bill seeks to limit false and historical allegations arising from overseas operations.

Rashford answers children’s questions as part of Burberry youth work partnership

Rashford answers children’s questions as part of Burberry youth work partnership

One child asked the Manchester United player: ‘Did you ever get in trouble or did you have a girlfriend?’

Sharma insists guidelines stuck to despite office Covid case before trip abroad

Sharma insists guidelines stuck to despite office Covid case before trip abroad

A spokeswoman for Alok Sharma said the Cabinet minister tested negative for Covid before and after the trip to South Korea.

Vallance and Whitty challenged on lockdown data

Vallance and Whitty challenged on lockdown data

The Government advisers were asked about the data presented to the nation as the Prime Minister announced lockdown 2.0 in England.

Manchester United fan pays homage to Eric Cantona with full-back tattoo

Manchester United fan pays homage to Eric Cantona with full-back tattoo

Football fan Jamie Wright has unveiled the giant tattoo based on Michael Browne’s The Art Of The Game painting.

Police urge suspect to hand himself in following alleged rape of teenage girl

Police urge suspect to hand himself in following alleged rape of teenage girl

The Metropolitan Police released an image of a man named Kadian Nelson, 26, who they are hunting in connection with the incident in Mitcham.

Chancellor has repeatedly refused to provide clarity on furlough cash, MSPs told

Chancellor has repeatedly refused to provide clarity on furlough cash, MSPs told

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said she has made four requests to meet either Rishi Sunak or Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay.

Boris Johnson’s lockdown plans come under fire from Conservative MPs

Boris Johnson’s lockdown plans come under fire from Conservative MPs

The Prime Minister’s tactics to combat the spread of the virus came under fire from some of his backbenchers in Parliament

Major structural changes in lungs could explain long Covid, say scientists

Major structural changes in lungs could explain long Covid, say scientists

These changes are caused by the formation of abnormal cells triggered by the coronavirus spike protein.

Salmond payout exacerbated by delay in conceding case, MSPs told

Salmond payout exacerbated by delay in conceding case, MSPs told

Former legal director Paul Cackette has given evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints.

Veterans should not be protected from torture investigations, says ex-minister

Veterans should not be protected from torture investigations, says ex-minister

David Davis says torture should be listed alongside rape and sexual violence as exempt from the remit of the Overseas Operations Bill.

What is the UK terror threat level and how does it change?

What is the UK terror threat level and how does it change?

The terror threat level has been raised to ‘severe’, meaning an attack is ‘highly likely’.

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four different species, scientists say

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four different species, scientists say

Experts say this will be easier to monitor any decline in numbers.

Care home visits in lockdown are essential for mental health, say families

Care home visits in lockdown are essential for mental health, say families

More than 60 organisations and experts have also called for visits to go ahead.

BBC to probe ‘false’ documents claims by Diana’s brother over Panorama interview

BBC to probe ‘false’ documents claims by Diana’s brother over Panorama interview

Diana, Princess of Wales laid bare her marriage to the Prince of Wales in an interview with Martin Bashir 25 years ago.

Crucifix belonging to Gunpowder Plot suspect goes on display in York

Crucifix belonging to Gunpowder Plot suspect goes on display in York

Father Edward Oldcorne was hung, drawn and quartered after the November 5 plot to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I.

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death

Daniel Duke, 22, died after being shot three times in the back on November 2 in 2009.

GPs ‘to be put on standby in case of December Covid vaccine rollout’

GPs ‘to be put on standby in case of December Covid vaccine rollout’

Work has been going on behind the scenes to prepare for any potential Covid vaccine and how it could be rolled out.

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