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Former minister denies influence of ‘one in, two out’ on building regulations

Former minister denies influence of ‘one in, two out’ on building regulations

Former minister denies influence of ‘one in, two out’ on building regulations

31 March 2022

Former Northern Powerhouse minister James Wharton denied at the Grenfell inquiry that ‘one in, two out’ impacted building regulations.


Fraudster who stole antiques from elderly jailed

Fraudster who stole antiques from elderly jailed

Fraudster who stole antiques from elderly jailed

31 March 2022

Peter Taylor, 61, posed as an antiques dealer from a Chelsea auction house to dupe victims out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.


Man accused of murdering neighbour claimed teddy bear was telling him to kill

Man accused of murdering neighbour claimed teddy bear was telling him to kill

Man accused of murdering neighbour claimed teddy bear was telling him to kill

31 March 2022

Can Arslan said he heard voices after knifing his neighbour Matthew Boorman 27 times but a forensic psychologist is ‘sceptical’.


At least I didn’t slap anybody for criticising my wife, says Sunak

At least I didn’t slap anybody for criticising my wife, says Sunak

At least I didn’t slap anybody for criticising my wife, says Sunak

31 March 2022

The Chancellor jokingly compared himself to Will Smith but said he found attacks on his wife ‘very upsetting’.


MP admits almost collapsing in Commons chamber due to long Covid

MP admits almost collapsing in Commons chamber due to long Covid

MP admits almost collapsing in Commons chamber due to long Covid

31 March 2022

Shadow health minister Andrew Gwynne says he still suffers with some symptoms of long Covid, despite catching the virus ‘107 weeks and four days ago’.


Girl’s parents trusted doctor when told inquest not needed, tribunal hears

Girl’s parents trusted doctor when told inquest not needed, tribunal hears

Girl’s parents trusted doctor when told inquest not needed, tribunal hears

31 March 2022

Dr Heather Steen denies allegations from the General Medical Council she acted dishonestly and engaged in a cover-up.


Russia’s troops withdrawing and risk being attacked by Ukraine forces – Radakin

Russia’s troops withdrawing and risk being attacked by Ukraine forces – Radakin

Russia’s troops withdrawing and risk being attacked by Ukraine forces – Radakin

31 March 2022

The Chief of the Defence Staff said Vladimir Putin was a ‘weaker and more diminished figure today’ than he was before the invasion.


UK most responsive to what we are asking for, says Ukrainian MP

UK most responsive to what we are asking for, says Ukrainian MP

UK most responsive to what we are asking for, says Ukrainian MP

31 March 2022

Inna Sovsun, the deputy leader of the Holos Party, said her country needs weapons to remove Russia from its territory.


Raw sewage dumped into English waters 372,533 times in 2021, figures show

Raw sewage dumped into English waters 372,533 times in 2021, figures show

Raw sewage dumped into English waters 372,533 times in 2021, figures show

31 March 2022

Data released as Government unveils plans for targets to cut pollution to protect environment and public health.


Soldier trial adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

Soldier trial adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

Soldier trial adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

31 March 2022

A prosecuting barrister was described as unable to be at court due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control.


Empty military homes must be option to house Ukrainian refugees, says Sturgeon

Empty military homes must be option to house Ukrainian refugees, says Sturgeon

Empty military homes must be option to house Ukrainian refugees, says Sturgeon

31 March 2022

The First Minister backed up a call by MSP Gordon MacDonald for empty MoD housing to be considered.


Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

31 March 2022

Researchers have said a new A-level in Chinese Civilisation could boost enrolment in Chinese courses at universities.


Man remanded over security alert which halted Coveney speech

Man remanded over security alert which halted Coveney speech

Man remanded over security alert which halted Coveney speech

31 March 2022

Darren Service, 40, has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and placing a hoax bomb.


Ex-model aims to appeal following High Court fight with IPL founder

Ex-model aims to appeal following High Court fight with IPL founder

Ex-model aims to appeal following High Court fight with IPL founder

31 March 2022

Gurpreet Gill Maag, and Quantum Care – a company she runs, had sued Lalit Modi and made allegations of ‘deceit’.


Living wage rates increase for 2.5 million workers

Living wage rates increase for 2.5 million workers

Living wage rates increase for 2.5 million workers

31 March 2022

The statutory rate for adults will rise by 6.6% to £9.50 an hour.


Researchers generate the first complete sequence of a human genome

Researchers generate the first complete sequence of a human genome

Researchers generate the first complete sequence of a human genome

31 March 2022

The information is important for understanding genetic diseases, human diversity and evolution.


Darts player Ted Hankey charged with sex assault

Darts player Ted Hankey charged with sex assault

Darts player Ted Hankey charged with sex assault

31 March 2022

He is accused over an incident in Cheshire last September.


Energy firms criticised as websites crash in rush to submit meter readings

Energy firms criticised as websites crash in rush to submit meter readings

Energy firms criticised as websites crash in rush to submit meter readings

31 March 2022

Customers have been advised to send in their readings ahead of a jump in energy prices on Friday.


Consumers could see egg shortages ‘within weeks’ without price increase

Consumers could see egg shortages ‘within weeks’ without price increase

Consumers could see egg shortages ‘within weeks’ without price increase

31 March 2022

Farmers warn they are losing money on every egg they produce due to feed cost increases, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.


Drivers warned to expect ‘avalanche’ of yellow box junction rules

Drivers warned to expect ‘avalanche’ of yellow box junction rules

Drivers warned to expect ‘avalanche’ of yellow box junction rules

31 March 2022

The RAC claimed many motorists will be unfairly punished once councils across England get the power to enforce yellow box junctions.


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