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Independent review finds gaps in supervision of released terrorists

Independent review finds gaps in supervision of released terrorists

The report was commissioned after terrorist Usman Khan, who was out on licence from prison, killed two people near London Bridge in November.

Genome editing not ready to be tried safely and effectively in humans – experts

Genome editing not ready to be tried safely and effectively in humans – experts

A new report states that initial uses of heritable human genome editing, if permitted, should be limited to serious single-gene diseases.

Home Office under scrutiny as record numbers of migrants arrive in UK

Home Office under scrutiny as record numbers of migrants arrive in UK

Senior Home Office and National Crime Agency officials will face questions from the Home Affairs Select Committee on Thursday.

Leaders demand answers from Moscow over ‘Novichok poisoning’ of Kremlin critic

Leaders demand answers from Moscow over ‘Novichok poisoning’ of Kremlin critic

The German government said Alexei Navalny was targeted with Novichok in an attempted murder.

Holidaymakers braced for new quarantine restrictions

Holidaymakers braced for new quarantine restrictions

In Portugal, the seven-day coronavirus cases rate is 22.7, compared with 14.2 for the previous week.

Gary Lineker ‘to welcome refugee to live at his house’

Gary Lineker ‘to welcome refugee to live at his house’

Lineker is often outspoken about the issue on social media.

Pressure for England to impose quarantine rules on Greece travellers

Pressure for England to impose quarantine rules on Greece travellers

The Scottish Government has already announced travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 days from Thursday.

Man makes impassioned plea in council meeting to rename ‘boneless chicken wings’

Man makes impassioned plea in council meeting to rename ‘boneless chicken wings’

Ander Christensen said the problem is ‘out of control’ and everyone is ‘pretending as though everything is just fine’.

What could Harry and Meghan’s Netflix shows be about?

What could Harry and Meghan’s Netflix shows be about?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working royals at the end of March.

Manchester mayor wants local test and trace powers after virus lockdown U-turn

Manchester mayor wants local test and trace powers after virus lockdown U-turn

Andy Burnham said more council control was the best way of tackling surging Covid-19 transmission in areas such as Bolton and Trafford.

Covid restrictions giving ministers ‘pathetically easy time’ in the Commons

Covid restrictions giving ministers ‘pathetically easy time’ in the Commons

Senior Tory David Davis suggested the chamber should be ‘full and properly functioning’ by October.

Coffey accused of ‘dodging the details’ over asylum seeker’s death

Coffey accused of ‘dodging the details’ over asylum seeker’s death

The Work and Pensions Secretary had previously been asked about Mercy Baguma’s death by the PA news agency.

Migrant crossings: Five times a new daily record was set in 2020

Migrant crossings: Five times a new daily record was set in 2020

The PA news agency, which tracks and analyses numbers of migrant crossings, has compiled a list of five days this year when a new record was set.

Huge wave of migrants reach UK in new single-day record

Huge wave of migrants reach UK in new single-day record

More incidents in the Channel are ongoing and the total number could be revised up.

Health professionals ‘should watch language when discussing body weight’

Health professionals ‘should watch language when discussing body weight’

Researchers surveyed 2,915 adults online who had an average age of 49, 96% of whom were female.

What is Novichok and how has it been used?

What is Novichok and how has it been used?

The Soviet-era nerve agent gained international attention following multiple poisonings in Salisbury in 2018.

Scottish Government calls for alternative to ‘unacceptable’ Internal Market Bill

Scottish Government calls for alternative to ‘unacceptable’ Internal Market Bill

Constitution Secretary Mike Russell will argue instead for post-Brexit arrangements in the UK to be based on common frameworks.

Jobs at risk as Heathrow begins consulting with unions over pay cuts

Jobs at risk as Heathrow begins consulting with unions over pay cuts

The west London airport said in a statement that its proposal ‘guarantees a job’ for anyone who wants to remain with the business.

Government commits £500m to boost trials of rapid Covid-19 tests

Government commits £500m to boost trials of rapid Covid-19 tests

Existing trials in Southampton and Hampshire will also be expanded.

GMB union urged to change its culture to end bullying and sexual harassment

GMB union urged to change its culture to end bullying and sexual harassment

Barrister’s report makes ‘sad and difficult’ reading, says union president.

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