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‘Untouchable’ drug gang leader jailed for 22 years

‘Untouchable’ drug gang leader jailed for 22 years

Matthew Harrod went back into drug dealing after being released from prison in 2017 and was put under police surveillance the following year.

London gets harsh restrictions as coronavirus variant blamed for ‘faster spread’

London gets harsh restrictions as coronavirus variant blamed for ‘faster spread’

A new strain of coronavirus may be behind a sharp rise in cases in London and commuter belt towns.

Christmas shoppers told to avoid London when capital moves into Tier 3

Christmas shoppers told to avoid London when capital moves into Tier 3

Matt Hancock was asked whether it would be against the rules for people to come into the capital to do Christmas shopping.

Tier 3 move ‘another nail in the coffin’ for London pubs

Tier 3 move ‘another nail in the coffin’ for London pubs

Hospitality venues must close, except for takeaway and delivery, in the capital as well as parts of Essex and Hertfordshire from Wednesday.

England in tiers: What are the coronavirus rules?

England in tiers: What are the coronavirus rules?

London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will face the toughest restrictions from Wednesday.

GPs begin vaccinating patients against Covid-19

GPs begin vaccinating patients against Covid-19

Family doctors have been asked to vaccinate people seven days a week until 8pm at night.

Partner of missing hiker dismisses ‘new life’ theory

Partner of missing hiker dismisses ‘new life’ theory

The Oxford graduate was walking in the Pyrenees when she went missing last month.

Hospitals in Wales ‘nearly full’ due to Covid-19, NHS director says

Hospitals in Wales ‘nearly full’ due to Covid-19, NHS director says

One intensive care consultant called for Wales to go into immediate lockdown to help deal with a surge in patients

Covid rates rising in all areas going into Tier 3, data shows

Covid rates rising in all areas going into Tier 3, data shows

Matt Hancock announced that Greater London as well as parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will face Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday.

Bigger payouts promised amid pledges to improve Windrush compensation scheme

Bigger payouts promised amid pledges to improve Windrush compensation scheme

Home Secretary Priti Patel made the announcement on Monday.

Youth, 14, to stand trial next year accused of 12-year-old boy’s murder

Youth, 14, to stand trial next year accused of 12-year-old boy’s murder

The body of Roberts Buncis was found on Saturday in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire Police said.

Meghan invests in latte start-up business

Meghan invests in latte start-up business

The duchess has backed Clevr Blends, and Oprah Winfrey went on to promote the brand on Instagram.

Repeated school absences due to Covid-19 have ‘chipped away’ at pupils’ progress

Repeated school absences due to Covid-19 have ‘chipped away’ at pupils’ progress

In one school, inspectors were told that nearly 95% of students had at least one coronavirus-related absence this term.

Home Secretary claims Labour ‘stands up’ for murderers and rapists

Home Secretary claims Labour ‘stands up’ for murderers and rapists

The shadow home secretary could be heard shouting ‘absolute rubbish’ as Priti Patel spoke.

New coronavirus variant blamed for sharp rise in cases as London moves to Tier 3

New coronavirus variant blamed for sharp rise in cases as London moves to Tier 3

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Greater London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will face England’s toughest restrictions from Wednesday.

Northern Ireland ‘an attractive location’ for US firms accessing EU and UK

Northern Ireland ‘an attractive location’ for US firms accessing EU and UK

Arlene Foster also called for further clarity on implementation of the protocol agreed last week between the British Government and the EU.

NCSC investigate whether UK was impacted by cyberattack on US agencies

NCSC investigate whether UK was impacted by cyberattack on US agencies

GCHQ chief says UK is ‘working at pace’ with US partners in government to understand cyber threat.

Ericsson 5G investment could create 800 new jobs in the UK

Ericsson 5G investment could create 800 new jobs in the UK

The Swedish telecoms firm says its investment in rolling out 5G across the UK will create hundreds of new jobs by 2022.

Asda to ramp up security across stores ahead of peak Christmas shopping

Asda to ramp up security across stores ahead of peak Christmas shopping

The supermarket chain said it will be deploying extra security on the doors of all its 421 large superstores between December 19 and December 24.

Harmful impact of stereotyping children revealed in report

Harmful impact of stereotyping children revealed in report

The phrase ‘boys will be boys’ is still commonly heard in education when boys misbehave, researchers found.

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