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Mum who faked ovarian cancer in £45,000 fraud found guilty

Mum who faked ovarian cancer in £45,000 fraud found guilty

Nicole Elkabbas scammed well-wishers out of tens of thousands of pounds which she splurged on shopping trips, her trial heard

Trials for AstraZeneca’s new Covid-19 antibody treatment set to begin in the UK

Trials for AstraZeneca’s new Covid-19 antibody treatment set to begin in the UK

The treatment is aimed at those with weakened immune system who cannot be vaccinated.

Landlords approve rescue deal for Clarks shoe shops

Landlords approve rescue deal for Clarks shoe shops

The business launched a company voluntary arrangement earlier this month.

Campaigners call for review of coronavirus fines

Campaigners call for review of coronavirus fines

Human rights groups have written to 10 police forces they claim have the ‘worst record of discrimination’ under lockdown powers.

Stalker who kidnapped and murdered his ex-girlfriend jailed for life

Stalker who kidnapped and murdered his ex-girlfriend jailed for life

Andrew Pearson, 45, lay in wait for Natalie Harker and dragged her to his woodland hideout near her home in North Yorkshire.

PM must introduce independent process to hold ministers to account – FDA

PM must introduce independent process to hold ministers to account – FDA

Ministers are usually expected to resign if they breach the ministerial code.

Satellite firm OneWeb out of bankruptcy as shared UK takeover deal is complete

Satellite firm OneWeb out of bankruptcy as shared UK takeover deal is complete

The UK Government won a joint bid with India’s Bharti Global for a ‘significant equity stake’ in the firm in July.

No disagreements between UK nations on Christmas plan – Welsh First Minister

No disagreements between UK nations on Christmas plan – Welsh First Minister

Mark Drakeford said a country-wide plan is still being worked on.

Microplastics found in snow and water close to summit of Mount Everest

Microplastics found in snow and water close to summit of Mount Everest

Microplastics were found on the Balcony of Mount Everest – representing the highest recorded microplastics ever.

Rebekah Vardy wins first round in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel battle

Rebekah Vardy wins first round in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel battle

The judge said ‘the element of suspense introduced by the multiple dots seems to me designed to raise expectations of a dramatic revelation’.

Mark Drakeford: No room for further relaxation of coronavirus rules

Mark Drakeford: No room for further relaxation of coronavirus rules

Wales’ First Minister said the country’s firebreak had been a success, though current national measures would remain in place for the next fortnight.

Timeline of events in Priti Patel bullying inquiry

Timeline of events in Priti Patel bullying inquiry

The Prime Minister has decided the Home Secretary’s behaviour did not breach the ministerial code.

EU chief hails ‘better progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks

EU chief hails ‘better progress’ in post-Brexit trade talks

Ursula von der Leyen said there had been ‘more movement’ but ‘time pressure is high’ if they were to get a deal by the end of the year.

Which top officials have quit under Boris Johnson?

Which top officials have quit under Boris Johnson?

Sir Alex Allan resigned after the PM contradicted his advice that Home Secretary Priti Patel had failed to live up to the ministerial code.

Train crash caused by driver ‘distracted by coronavirus lockdown texts’

Train crash caused by driver ‘distracted by coronavirus lockdown texts’

The collision happened near Bromsgrove station in Worcestershire on March 23, shortly after Boris Johnson announced the UK was going into lockdown.

Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge

Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge

The pair are in court over claims Mrs Vardy leaked ‘false stories’ from Mrs Rooney’s personal Instagram account.

‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says

‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says

Eamonn Harrison, of Co Down, Northern Ireland, has denied the manslaughter of 39 migrants.

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

A second round of lockdown restrictions have been in place in the UK for several weeks and different rules remain in place in each of the nations.

Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility

Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility

The service could help passengers travelling to destinations requiring them to produce evidence of a recent negative test.

New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon

New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon

The First Minister gave the daily update ahead of new coronavirus restrictions taking effect from 6pm on Friday.

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