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Taxi driver who murdered family in house fire denied prison release

Taxi driver who murdered family in house fire denied prison release

Azhar Ali Mehmood was jailed in 2001.

YouTuber jailed for ‘despicable’ threat to bomb hospital treating Covid patients

YouTuber jailed for ‘despicable’ threat to bomb hospital treating Covid patients

Matthew Wain was angry at a supposed lack of treatment at Birmingham City Hospital during the first week of lockdown.

All sides guilty of defying lockdown in recent protests, claims police body

All sides guilty of defying lockdown in recent protests, claims police body

It comes after disorder in Glasgow when far-right protesters targeted a rally in support of refugees.

Macron given royal welcome to UK on 80th anniversary of De Gaulle broadcast

Macron given royal welcome to UK on 80th anniversary of De Gaulle broadcast

The French president arrived at Clarence House after attending events in his homeland to commemorate De Gaulle’s rallying cry on the BBC in June 1940.

France will miss British tourists this summer

France will miss British tourists this summer

France’s beleaguered tourism industry will be hard-hit by any drop in British visitors caused by the UK’s quarantine measures.

Harry Dunn’s parents refused documents on ‘secret agreement’ with US

Harry Dunn’s parents refused documents on ‘secret agreement’ with US

Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn are bringing legal action against Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Northamptonshire Police.

Beautiful Sussex village shared ‘special local lady’ Dame Vera with the world

Beautiful Sussex village shared ‘special local lady’ Dame Vera with the world

Residents in Ditchling spoke fondly of the friendly villager they shared with the world.

George III’s watch set to fetch up to £1 million at auction

George III’s watch set to fetch up to £1 million at auction

The historic 19th century timepiece by Abraham-Louis Breguet will be sold at Sotheby’s.

Breaking even in next 12 months will be a result, says salon owner

Breaking even in next 12 months will be a result, says salon owner

Andrew Mulvenna has introduced a range of hygiene and social distancing measures ahead of the reopening of his Belfast hair stylists.

Boy, 14, remanded in youth detention over Islamic bomb plot charges

Boy, 14, remanded in youth detention over Islamic bomb plot charges

The teenager is one of the youngest people to be charged with terrorism offences in the UK.

How Doug Gurr tried to make Amazon UK more transparent

How Doug Gurr tried to make Amazon UK more transparent

The former Asda executive is joining the Natural History Museum having shifted the online giant away from scandals of the past.

Lockdown will be eased further in Scotland from Friday, Sturgeon confirms

Lockdown will be eased further in Scotland from Friday, Sturgeon confirms

People who live on their own or only with children under 18 will be able to form an ‘extended household group’.

Black graduates less likely to be in full-time jobs after university – study

Black graduates less likely to be in full-time jobs after university – study

Male graduates were paid more than female peers just 15 months after graduating, Higher Education Statistics Agency figures show.

Bank pumps another £100bn into economy amid fears of Covid-19 jobs crisis

Bank pumps another £100bn into economy amid fears of Covid-19 jobs crisis

The Monetary Policy Committee voted eight to one to increase quantitative easing, but was unanimous in its decision to keep rates at 0.1%.

Asymptomatic people with coronavirus may have weaker immune responses – study

Asymptomatic people with coronavirus may have weaker immune responses – study

Most people infected with the virus experience a mild to severe respiratory illness, while others show no symptoms at all.

Test and trace app u-turn as latest figures show only 73% of cases contacted

Test and trace app u-turn as latest figures show only 73% of cases contacted

Nine out of 10 contacts of those who are being reached are being traced, figures show.

People new to home working want to continue in the future, survey suggests

People new to home working want to continue in the future, survey suggests

While people say they are more productive, they also share concerns about motivation, loneliness and the ability to switch off.

Pre-booked airport security slots launched in bid to make flying safer

Pre-booked airport security slots launched in bid to make flying safer

Passengers at Manchester Airport can reserve a free 15-minute window to use a dedicated lane taking them directly to a checkpoint.

Fears over immunity crash claims raised 25 years before Harry Dunn’s death

Fears over immunity crash claims raised 25 years before Harry Dunn’s death

Harry Dunn’s family faced the Foreign Office in court for the first time on Thursday.

Dame Vera Lynn hailed an ‘icon, inspiration and mentor’ after her death aged 103

Dame Vera Lynn hailed an ‘icon, inspiration and mentor’ after her death aged 103

She helped raise British spirits during the Blitz and became known as the Forces’ Sweetheart.

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