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Amber Heard says she was ‘never violent’ towards Johnny Depp

Amber Heard says she was ‘never violent’ towards Johnny Depp

The actress is giving evidence in her ex-husband’s libel action against News Group Newspapers.

Ex-Tory MP weeps as he describes infidelity, but says he did not assault women

Ex-Tory MP weeps as he describes infidelity, but says he did not assault women

Charlie Elphicke, MP for Dover from 2010 to 2019, said he had an ‘affair’ with a woman from 2015 but kept it secret from his wife until March 2020.

Chief nurse confirms she was ‘dropped’ from briefing during Cummings storm

Chief nurse confirms she was ‘dropped’ from briefing during Cummings storm

Ruth May said she did not know why she was barred from the press briefing.

Universities commit to more action to tackle grade inflation

Universities commit to more action to tackle grade inflation

Only one algorithm should be used to calculate a student’s degree classification, a report has suggested.

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

Researchers say the results suggest their vaccine induces two types of immune response.

Walmart restarts talks over sale of Asda stake

Walmart restarts talks over sale of Asda stake

Talks were placed on hold in April as the retailer’s management sought to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Raab suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty and extends arms embargo

Raab suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty and extends arms embargo

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab set out the latest UK responses to Beijing’s national security law.

Three locks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s hair to be sold at auction

Three locks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s hair to be sold at auction

They have a pre-sale estimate of £2,000 to £3,000.

Annual national beach-clean to take place with Covid-19 changes

Annual national beach-clean to take place with Covid-19 changes

The Marine Conservation Society is urging people to adopt a 100m stretch of local beach and organise clean-ups with family, friends and ‘bubbles’.

Hermes to create 10,500 new jobs as locked down Brits turn to online shopping

Hermes to create 10,500 new jobs as locked down Brits turn to online shopping

Hermes expects to carry around 3.5 million parcels a day over Christmas this year – double last year’s figure.

Hundreds of ‘discarded migrant boats’ found at Dover warehouse

Hundreds of ‘discarded migrant boats’ found at Dover warehouse

Pictures emerged of the hoard on Monday.

I only realised significance of Andrew interview afterwards, says Emily Maitlis

I only realised significance of Andrew interview afterwards, says Emily Maitlis

The interview with the Duke of York has earned Newsnight a nomination in the news coverage category at this year’s Bafta Television Awards.

Eugenie describes her joy at sister Beatrice’s nuptials

Eugenie describes her joy at sister Beatrice’s nuptials

Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were married at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor on Friday.

Juror discharged as Pc murder trial draws to a close

Juror discharged as Pc murder trial draws to a close

Mr Justice Edis said he would complete his summing up on Tuesday.

Gull is freed from Covid-19 face mask

Gull is freed from Covid-19 face mask

The struggling bird was spotted in Essex.

Oxford coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response, study finds

Oxford coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response, study finds

Researchers found that the vaccine induced strong antibody and T cell immune responses up to day 56 of the trial.

Hundreds of empty coaches join Honk For Hope protest convoy in London

Hundreds of empty coaches join Honk For Hope protest convoy in London

The protest follows ministers’ rejection of support proposals.

Man jailed for brutal murder of 80-year-old great-uncle

Man jailed for brutal murder of 80-year-old great-uncle

Desmond Wooding, known affectionately as ‘scooter granddad’, was found fatally stabbed at his bungalow.

Russian businessman in damages fight after dossier linked him to ‘cyber-crime’

Russian businessman in damages fight after dossier linked him to ‘cyber-crime’

Aleksej Gubarev says he has been defamed by former spy Christopher Steele, whose dossier outlined alleged links between Donald Trump and Russia.

Cabinet to meet in person for first time since March

Cabinet to meet in person for first time since March

The meeting will take place in a larger space in the Foreign Office rather than No 10’s Cabinet room.

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