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Key players in Johnny Depp libel claim

Key players in Johnny Depp libel claim

The actor is making a claim against The Sun newspaper.

Primodos – a 50-year fight for justice

Primodos – a 50-year fight for justice

The hormone pregnancy was medication 40 times the strength of the oral contraceptive pill – campaigners.

Hundreds of pregnant women ‘unaware of the risks’ of drug

Hundreds of pregnant women ‘unaware of the risks’ of drug

Using sodium valproate in pregnancy has been linked to birth defects and learning and developmental problems in children.

‘We were taking 40 times the dose of an oral contraceptive pill’

‘We were taking 40 times the dose of an oral contraceptive pill’

Families affected by the Primodos scandal in between the 1950s and 1970s have described how they feel “betrayed”.

Homeowners to get £2bn towards insulation costs

Homeowners to get £2bn towards insulation costs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the plans on Wednesday.

Chancellor to announce £3bn green recovery as part of coronavirus strategy

Chancellor to announce £3bn green recovery as part of coronavirus strategy

Rishi Sunak is also being urged to inject more than £200 billion into the economy in order to “secure” Britain’s economic recovery.

China accused of targeting high-profile Britons to back Huawei

China accused of targeting high-profile Britons to back Huawei

Boris Johnson is under pressure from Tory MPs to halt the Chinese telecoms giant’s involvement over concerns that it presents a security risk.

‘Beautiful moment’ politician helps ducklings cross busy road

‘Beautiful moment’ politician helps ducklings cross busy road

A passer-by said traffic ‘came to a complete standstill’ as a congresswoman helped a flock of ducks cross the road.

William and Harry agree to split Diana memorial fund future proceeds

William and Harry agree to split Diana memorial fund future proceeds

According to financial documents, an agreement was signed in December last year.

Landmark domestic abuse reforms clear latest Commons hurdle

Landmark domestic abuse reforms clear latest Commons hurdle

Labour’s shadow Home Office minister Jess Phillips said the passage of the Bill through the Commons showed victims ‘we can hear them’.

Cat broadcast during online prayer service stealing vicar’s milk

Cat broadcast during online prayer service stealing vicar’s milk

Tiger the cat was spotted sneaking a taste of the Dean of Canterbury’s drink as he was leading a morning prayer.

Mayor of London pays tribute on 15th anniversary of 7/7 bombings

Mayor of London pays tribute on 15th anniversary of 7/7 bombings

London’s Transport Commissioner Mike Brown also paid tribute.

We want to listen, Met says after Team GB sprinter’s stop and search concerns

We want to listen, Met says after Team GB sprinter’s stop and search concerns

Bianca Williams has said Metropolitan Police officers racially profiled her and her partner on Saturday.

Chancellor urged to unveil £200 billion post-Covid stimulus package

Chancellor urged to unveil £200 billion post-Covid stimulus package

Rishi Sunak will speak to the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Priti Patel says lockdown lessons will be learned to counter domestic abuse

Priti Patel says lockdown lessons will be learned to counter domestic abuse

The Home Secretary said technology would play a role in helping fight the problem.

Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road

Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road

Firefighters helped motorists stuck in half a metre of water at the Brent Cross intersection of the North Circular road.

Fire safety engineer denies failing to properly scrutinise Grenfell assessment

Fire safety engineer denies failing to properly scrutinise Grenfell assessment

Survivors and those bereaved by the blaze have criticised the inquiry for holding limited attendance hearings to comply with social distancing.

David Starkey apologises for ‘so many damn blacks’ comment

David Starkey apologises for ‘so many damn blacks’ comment

The historian said his words had cost him ‘every distinction and honour acquired in a long career’.

Man Tasered after paramedics stabbed during welfare callout

Man Tasered after paramedics stabbed during welfare callout

The medics are ‘doing well’ and are in stable condition in hospital.

Theatre boss says he hopes £1.57bn lifeline for the arts improves accessibility

Theatre boss says he hopes £1.57bn lifeline for the arts improves accessibility

The Government support package has been welcomed by many in the arts sector.

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