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Man caught with knives at Gatwick said he was planning ‘massacre’

Man caught with knives at Gatwick said he was planning ‘massacre’

Adam Russell, who suffers with schizophrenia, told a neighbour he was ‘going to kill them all’, a court heard.

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Oliver Dowden has said performances can run past 10pm.

Cancer charity Macmillan plans to axe 310 jobs after pandemic hit funding

Cancer charity Macmillan plans to axe 310 jobs after pandemic hit funding

The charity warned it expects a £175 million fall in fundraising income by the end of 2022.

Ben Wallace says new law will protect against vexatious claims despite criticism

Ben Wallace says new law will protect against vexatious claims despite criticism

Campaigners and some senior military figures have warned that the legislation will create a presumption against prosecution of torture.

Workman ‘who compromised health and safety’ allowed to stay on at Grenfell

Workman ‘who compromised health and safety’ allowed to stay on at Grenfell

A blaze at the building in June 2017 cost the lives of 72 people.

Warning over emerging nursing ‘crisis’ amid high vacancy rates

Warning over emerging nursing ‘crisis’ amid high vacancy rates

The Public Accounts Committee highlighted large shortages of staff and low morale.

Headteacher denies Christian employee was suspended for her religious beliefs

Headteacher denies Christian employee was suspended for her religious beliefs

Kristie Higgs is taking her dismissal from Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire to a tribunal claiming she was sacked for her Christian beliefs

Coffee cup recycling bins to be rolled out at major stations

Coffee cup recycling bins to be rolled out at major stations

Passengers travelling through Network Rail’s 20 stations will be able to use the orange bins by the end of next month.

John Lennon’s school detention sheet to go under the hammer

John Lennon’s school detention sheet to go under the hammer

Sotheby’s is selling material from the rise of the Fab Four.

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

Tougher restrictions are coming into place but vary across the four nations.

People in Wales encouraged to minimise travel to reduce Covid-19 spread

People in Wales encouraged to minimise travel to reduce Covid-19 spread

The First Minister asked people to consider whether their journeys were ‘essential’.

Fears six-month Covid rules could result in end of Christmas grottoes

Fears six-month Covid rules could result in end of Christmas grottoes

James Lovell, director of the Ministry of Fun Santa School, said meet-and-greets might take place online, but remains ‘optimistic’ about the future.

NI border control posts ‘almost certainly’ not ready in time, Poots says

NI border control posts ‘almost certainly’ not ready in time, Poots says

Environment Secretary George Eustice has written to the devolved agriculture department pressing for action.

New coronavirus restrictions could be in place for six months, Johnson warns

New coronavirus restrictions could be in place for six months, Johnson warns

Boris Johnson said the UK was at a ‘perilous turning point’ in the battle with Covid-19.

Key points: Nicola Sturgeon sets out new Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland

Key points: Nicola Sturgeon sets out new Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland

The First Minister addressed MSPs at Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Hospitality businesses faced an added hit when the Prime Minister announced a 10pm curfew in pubs.

Household visits banned across Scotland from Wednesday

Household visits banned across Scotland from Wednesday

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlined changes to coronavirus restrictions in a statement to MSPs at Holyrood.

Young people who self-harm reaching crisis point before help offered – report

Young people who self-harm reaching crisis point before help offered – report

Experts are worried the current system will struggle to cope with an anticipated backlog of referrals linked to the Covid-19 lockdown.

Imperial’s coronavirus vaccine could be approved by middle of next year – expert

Imperial’s coronavirus vaccine could be approved by middle of next year – expert

Professor Robin Shattock said trials of the vaccine are showing promising results.

Calls mount for more business support as restrictions deal ‘crushing blow’

Calls mount for more business support as restrictions deal ‘crushing blow’

Business groups urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to take urgent action to support the hospitality sector and its four million workers.

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