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Regulators turn to football to give pension scammers the boot

Regulators turn to football to give pension scammers the boot

The average victim of pension fraud is a man in his 50s, according to regulators

Scottish GP among two remanded in Belfast over terror charges

Scottish GP among two remanded in Belfast over terror charges

Issam Basalat, 62, of Telford Road in Edinburgh, appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday accused of preparation of a terrorist act.

Assange ‘in a lot of pain’ says partner after prison visit

Assange ‘in a lot of pain’ says partner after prison visit

Stella Moris took the couple’s two children to meet their father and said the WikiLeaks founder looked much thinner than the last time she saw him.

International Dog Day: Labrador most popular pooch on Facebook

International Dog Day: Labrador most popular pooch on Facebook

The UK created more than 20 million posts and comments about their dogs during later stages of lockdown, Facebook data shows.

Johnson admits ‘we might have done some things differently’ after exams chaos

Johnson admits ‘we might have done some things differently’ after exams chaos

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will appear before the Education Select Committee in September.

Probe after woman found dead ‘beside malnourished baby son’

Probe after woman found dead ‘beside malnourished baby son’

Positive Action in Housing said Mercy Baguma, from Uganda, had claimed asylum.

Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

The Prime Minister said the guidance could be changed on ‘medical grounds’ if required.

4ft snake discovered in Leeds bedroom in middle of night

4ft snake discovered in Leeds bedroom in middle of night

‘It must have been quite a fright,’ said RSPCA inspector Dave Holgate.

British-made swappable battery technology leads e-scooter launch

British-made swappable battery technology leads e-scooter launch

Tier hopes to deploy the new model along with charging stations in cities across the UK later this year.

PM calls for end to ‘self-recrimination and wetness’ over BBC Proms song stance

PM calls for end to ‘self-recrimination and wetness’ over BBC Proms song stance

Boris Johnson said he wanted to get the issue ‘off my chest’ as he commented on the lack of singing for two traditional Proms favourites.

Sophie ready to help her own children with social media

Sophie ready to help her own children with social media

The Countess of Wessex gave an interview to Good Housekeeping magazine.

Birmingham Covid-19 enforcement powers to shut pubs and close parks unveiled

Birmingham Covid-19 enforcement powers to shut pubs and close parks unveiled

The Birmingham City Council measures will come into force from Wednesday amid concerns about the city’s infection rate.

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Creditors will vote at a closed hearing at the High Court on whether to approve the restructuring package secured by the airline in July.

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak scientists have been trying to find drugs to fight the virus, and vaccines to protect people.

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

The Financial Ombudsman Service called on some financial firms to do more to treat customers fairly after the barrage of complaints.

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

The rule will also apply on school transport but not in classrooms.

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

Fines could ‘severely’ affect children’s and parents’ mental health, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning.

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

He accused his father’s Democratic election rival of ‘lurking around’, saying he ‘sticks his head up every now and then to run for president’.

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

The CBI report found retailers expect job cuts to pick up pace as the Government’s furlough scheme comes to an end.

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

The family’s MP had written to ministers to ask for consideration of Anne Sacoolas standing trial while in the US.

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