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Man who plotted gun and knife rampage at tourism hotspots jailed

Man who plotted gun and knife rampage at tourism hotspots jailed

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury planned to target popular attractions, including Madame Tussauds, the gay Pride parade and an open-top sightseeing bus.

Tower of London to reopen for visitors on Friday after 16 weeks

Tower of London to reopen for visitors on Friday after 16 weeks

The landmark will hold a special ceremony during the morning, lowering the middle drawbridge to welcome in visitors again.

Johnny Depp accused of assaulting ex-wife on trip to Australia

Johnny Depp accused of assaulting ex-wife on trip to Australia

The Hollywood actor is giving evidence on the third day of his libel action against The Sun newspaper.

TikTok removed more than 49 million videos in six months for breaking content rules

TikTok removed more than 49 million videos in six months for breaking content rules

The video app has published its latest transparency report.

150,000 jobs lost or threatened: Which UK employers are facing the biggest cuts?

150,000 jobs lost or threatened: Which UK employers are facing the biggest cuts?

Many businesses are discovering they will be unable to take back their furloughed workers.

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

The new system comes into effect on August 1.

Means-testing TV licence will feel like a ‘kick in the teeth’, campaigners say

Means-testing TV licence will feel like a ‘kick in the teeth’, campaigners say

The Prime Minister believes the decision is ‘wrong’, his spokesman said.

Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Businesses and museums have hailed news they can now prepare to reopen later this month.

Four arrested in London and Leicestershire counter-terror raids

Four arrested in London and Leicestershire counter-terror raids

Police said no shots were fired during armed raids on two addresses in the capital.

No extra cash for locked-down Leicester, says minister

No extra cash for locked-down Leicester, says minister

The city became the first to be put into local lockdown after a rise in Covid-19 infections.

Woman shot by police in Liverpool

Woman shot by police in Liverpool

Merseyside Police said officers were called to reports of a woman armed with a knife on Cairns Street in Toxteth.

Water supply could run out within 20 years, MPs warn

Water supply could run out within 20 years, MPs warn

The Commons Public Accounts Committee has urged the Government to ‘make up for lost time’ in addressing problems such as leakage.

Wales confirms countries exempt from travel quarantine

Wales confirms countries exempt from travel quarantine

The list of 73 countries and territories mirrors the one published for England.

Improve wildlife monitoring to avoid future pandemics, say experts

Improve wildlife monitoring to avoid future pandemics, say experts

The Wildlife Disease Surveillance Focus Group said the lack of screening for disease-causing organisms in the wildlife trade is concerning.

Search resumes for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

Search resumes for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

The actress went missing during a boating trip on Lake Piru in California.

Fire engineer’s Grenfell cladding-approval conversation ‘did not take place’

Fire engineer’s Grenfell cladding-approval conversation ‘did not take place’

Terry Ashton said he had only given ad hoc advice.

Minister raises concerns over ‘unintentional bias’ against women in healthcare

Minister raises concerns over ‘unintentional bias’ against women in healthcare

Health minister Nadine Dorries, a former nurse, made the remarks as MPs considered a major review into three NHS scandals.

Around one in 3,900 people have Covid-19 across England, data suggests

Around one in 3,900 people have Covid-19 across England, data suggests

The ONS said the decline in cases appears to have levelled off in recent weeks.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship was ‘complicated’, court told

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship was ‘complicated’, court told

Mr Depp was being questioned during the third day of his libel action against News Group Newspapers.

Illegal shellfish picking on UK beaches could be linked to lockdown – expert

Illegal shellfish picking on UK beaches could be linked to lockdown – expert

Organised crime could be behind the uptick in gangs appearing on shores, possibly to supply Chinese takeaways post-lockdown.

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