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Piers Morgan’s Meghan comments draw most complaints in Ofcom history

Piers Morgan’s Meghan comments draw most complaints in Ofcom history

He dismissed her account of suffering suicidal thoughts and experiencing racism at the hands of the royal family.

National Trust urges Britons to celebrate blossom season every year

National Trust urges Britons to celebrate blossom season every year

A YouGov poll found 36% of adults said they were more aware of the changing seasons compared to the first lockdown.

Pimlico Plumbers claims victory in long running employment case

Pimlico Plumbers claims victory in long running employment case

Boss Charlie Mullins said the company has been ‘completely, totally and publicly vindicated’ by the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

Downloads of women safety app WalkSafe soar following Sarah Everard murder

Downloads of women safety app WalkSafe soar following Sarah Everard murder

The app has climbed to the top of Apple’s free app chart amid serious debate about the issue of women’s safety.

ScotRail train services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends

ScotRail train services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends

ScotRail services will be run by a public body owned by the Scottish Government from March 2022, the Transport Secretary has announced.

Almost half of adults receive jab in first 100 days of vaccination programme

Almost half of adults receive jab in first 100 days of vaccination programme

More than 25 million people have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK.

It is not too late to come forward, says Claudia Lawrence case detective

It is not too late to come forward, says Claudia Lawrence case detective

It is 12 years since the 35-year-old went missing in York.

Majority of care homes facilitating indoor visits – survey

Majority of care homes facilitating indoor visits – survey

National Care Forum members were polled a week after the Government said residents in England could start receiving visits.

Covid deaths in care homes ‘could rise without key funding beyond March’

Covid deaths in care homes ‘could rise without key funding beyond March’

The social care sector will be put under ‘severe pressure’ if three funding streams run out at the end of March, Professor Martin Green has warned.

‘I discovered my husband had a DNR order by chance’

‘I discovered my husband had a DNR order by chance’

A woman has described how she only found out that her husband had a ‘do not resuscitate’ order in place when documents were left on her sofa.

David Attenborough writes ‘beautiful’ reply to reassure concerned four-year-old

David Attenborough writes ‘beautiful’ reply to reassure concerned four-year-old

Otis Allen had written to Sir David asking if humans will one day become extinct ‘like the dinosaurs’.

Nine arrested after theft of more than 70 high-value keyless cars

Nine arrested after theft of more than 70 high-value keyless cars

Police raided 10 addresses across London, Essex and Hertfordshire on Wednesday.

Raab says China ‘here to stay’ as he defends UK foreign policy shift

Raab says China ‘here to stay’ as he defends UK foreign policy shift

The Integrated Review published this week set out plans for a tilt in focus towards the Indo-Pacific.

Scottish Government to nationalise ScotRail

Scottish Government to nationalise ScotRail

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said the rail service will be run by an arm’s length company under the control of ministers.

Nicola Sturgeon defends chief of staff after ‘interference’ claim

Nicola Sturgeon defends chief of staff after ‘interference’ claim

Tory David Davis read out messages he suggests show a ‘concerted effort by senior members of the SNP to encourage complaints’ against Alex Salmond.

No-one suggesting IndyRef is held during Covid-19 pandemic, says SNP MP

No-one suggesting IndyRef is held during Covid-19 pandemic, says SNP MP

Tommy Sheppard also addressed the term ‘once in a generation’, which was used ahead of the independence referendum held in 2014.

Nurses’ leader appeals to PM to reconsider ‘measly’ 1% pay offer

Nurses’ leader appeals to PM to reconsider ‘measly’ 1% pay offer

Boris Johnson should remember the work of nursing staff he praised after his hospital stay, says RCN leader.

Covid-19 has ‘shone a light’ on Do Not Resuscitate orders – charity

Covid-19 has ‘shone a light’ on Do Not Resuscitate orders – charity

Compassion in Dying said more must be done to ensure people and their families can be involved with end of life care decisions.

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Researchers detected no evidence that protection against reinfection declined within six months.

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Three people died when a train hit a landslide and derailed last August.

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