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Pc Andrew Harper’s widow asks PM for retrial after murder acquittals

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow asks PM for retrial after murder acquittals

She criticised the verdicts in an open letter on Facebook.

Peers signal parliamentary battle awaits Government over UK food standards

Peers signal parliamentary battle awaits Government over UK food standards

The Agriculture Bill could be amended in the House of Lords to include further guarantees designed to stop imports watering down standards.

Johnny Depp’s libel trial draws to a close

Johnny Depp’s libel trial draws to a close

The Hollywood actor has brought the case to “clear his name”, his lawyers told the court

Concern over flammable eczema cream on bed sheets

Concern over flammable eczema cream on bed sheets

50 people have died or been seriously injured after emollient cream seeped into bed sheets or clothing caught fire

Diana’s ‘John Travolta dress’ to go on display

Diana’s ‘John Travolta dress’ to go on display

The Princess of Wales’ famous gown will be the star attraction when Kensington Palace reopens to the public on Thursday.

Public back early pay rise for all NHS staff – poll

Public back early pay rise for all NHS staff – poll

A Unison survey has found 69% of people think NHS employees should be awarded a pay rise this year.

Legal challenge over decision to release Helen McCourt’s killer from prison

Legal challenge over decision to release Helen McCourt’s killer from prison

Her family launched a claim for a judicial review.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Oldham and Trafford are among the areas to record the biggest week-on-week jumps.

‘Giant leap’ for UK spaceflights with consultation launch

‘Giant leap’ for UK spaceflights with consultation launch

The Government is proposing to appoint the Civil Aviation Authority as the regulator for flights from spaceports.

Telecoms firms warn against bringing forward removal of Huawei from 5G networks

Telecoms firms warn against bringing forward removal of Huawei from 5G networks

BT’s chief technology officer said any move to bring forward the cut-off date would cause service blackouts.

I stand by my testimony in Johnny Depp libel case, says Amber Heard

I stand by my testimony in Johnny Depp libel case, says Amber Heard

The Aquaman actress made a statement outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Wiley banned from Facebook and Instagram following anti-Semitic posts

Wiley banned from Facebook and Instagram following anti-Semitic posts

The move follows pressure on social networks to take swifter action against anti-Semitism.

Failures in translation of Covid guidance costing lives, campaigners say

Failures in translation of Covid guidance costing lives, campaigners say

One local leader said vulnerable people have not been shielding because they cannot read English.

Anne says her love of the countryside stems from the Queen and Philip

Anne says her love of the countryside stems from the Queen and Philip

The Princess Royal guest-edited Country Life magazine to celebrate her forthcoming 70th birthday.

Almost half of students say Covid-19 has diminished chances of finding a job

Almost half of students say Covid-19 has diminished chances of finding a job

Firms should take into account that students have missed out on education due to the pandemic in their hiring decisions, report says.

Closing furlough scheme ‘a mistake’ which could see unemployment surge – report

Closing furlough scheme ‘a mistake’ which could see unemployment surge – report

NIESR hailed the Government’s coronavirus job retention scheme but called on the Chancellor to extend it into next year to preserve jobs.

Gorilla relationships limited in large groups, study suggests

Gorilla relationships limited in large groups, study suggests

Researchers say that when the groups get too big, some of the animals may lack the mental energy to be able to maintain multiple relationships.

Two men facing jail for killing footballer in attack outside pub

Two men facing jail for killing footballer in attack outside pub

Cameron Matthews admitted manslaughter and Kai Denovan was found guilty of the same offence after a trial.

William jokes about using mock sniper to ward off football opponent

William jokes about using mock sniper to ward off football opponent

The Duke of Cambridge is featured in the latest edition of BBC Radio Five Live’s That Peter Crouch Podcast.

British Airways facing ‘immediate’ strike threat

British Airways facing ‘immediate’ strike threat

Trade union Unite claimed the airline has published a timetable to ‘fire and rehire’ thousands of workers on August 7.

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