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Met’s handling of police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

Met’s handling of police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

Met’s handling of police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

22 March 2022

Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said the Met had ‘sometimes behaved in ways that make it appear arrogant, secretive and lethargic’.


Corrie McKeague inquest: Mother accepts conclusion as questions are answered

Corrie McKeague inquest: Mother accepts conclusion as questions are answered

Corrie McKeague inquest: Mother accepts conclusion as questions are answered

22 March 2022

Nicola Urquhart said she now “100%” believes her son got into a bin that was later tipped into a waste lorry.


Sounds of nature ‘benefit mental health and promote environmental protection’

Sounds of nature ‘benefit mental health and promote environmental protection’

Sounds of nature ‘benefit mental health and promote environmental protection’

22 March 2022

People reported therapeutic effects from listening to landscape sounds such as breaking waves or falling rain.


Man threatened to kill more people after attack on Sir David Amess, court told

Man threatened to kill more people after attack on Sir David Amess, court told

Man threatened to kill more people after attack on Sir David Amess, court told

22 March 2022

Ali Harbi Ali, from Kentish Town, north London, has denied preparing terrorist acts and murder.


Ukraine: Refugee safeguarding failures ‘will make problems for the future’

Ukraine: Refugee safeguarding failures ‘will make problems for the future’

Ukraine: Refugee safeguarding failures ‘will make problems for the future’

22 March 2022

Diana Shore set up Room for Ukrainians in the UK two and a half weeks ago and the page already has more than 13,700 members.


How much money will I save if fuel duty is cut?

How much money will I save if fuel duty is cut?

How much money will I save if fuel duty is cut?

22 March 2022

Fuel duty is levied at a rate of 57.95p per litre for petrol and diesel.


Finance Secretary urges Chancellor not to ‘duck’ cost-of-living challenges

Finance Secretary urges Chancellor not to ‘duck’ cost-of-living challenges

Finance Secretary urges Chancellor not to ‘duck’ cost-of-living challenges

22 March 2022

The Chancellor will make his spring statement on Wednesday.


Starmer calls for new sanctions to ‘cripple’ the Kremlin

Starmer calls for new sanctions to ‘cripple’ the Kremlin

Starmer calls for new sanctions to ‘cripple’ the Kremlin

22 March 2022

The Labour leader said the Government should ‘ramp up’ measures against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.


Fifth of older households ineligible for council tax rebate ‘living in poverty’

Fifth of older households ineligible for council tax rebate ‘living in poverty’

Fifth of older households ineligible for council tax rebate ‘living in poverty’

22 March 2022

Age UK has urged the Chancellor to announce more financial support for older people on low and modest incomes ahead of Wednesday’s spring statement.


Boris Becker ‘deliberately keeping trophies that made him a star’, court is told

Boris Becker ‘deliberately keeping trophies that made him a star’, court is told

Boris Becker ‘deliberately keeping trophies that made him a star’, court is told

22 March 2022

The former world number one is accused of failing to hand over nine awards, including two of his three Wimbledon men’s singles titles.


UK set for ‘plenty of sunshine’ this week – but with high pollution levels

UK set for ‘plenty of sunshine’ this week – but with high pollution levels

UK set for ‘plenty of sunshine’ this week – but with high pollution levels

22 March 2022

Forecasters say Tuesday has already been the warmest day of the year so far with the mercury hitting 20.5C in Northolt, west London.


Tommy Robinson fails to appear at High Court for questioning over finances

Tommy Robinson fails to appear at High Court for questioning over finances

Tommy Robinson fails to appear at High Court for questioning over finances

22 March 2022

Robinson, real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was due to appear in connection with unpaid legal bills after he lost a libel case last year.


Charles and Camilla enjoy musical spectacular by Co Tyrone superstars

Charles and Camilla enjoy musical spectacular by Co Tyrone superstars

Charles and Camilla enjoy musical spectacular by Co Tyrone superstars

22 March 2022

The couple were treated to a lively walkabout on the first visit by the royal family to Cookstown.


Parliamentary tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Tory staffer

Parliamentary tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Tory staffer

Parliamentary tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Tory staffer

22 March 2022

Scottish Tory justice spokesman Jamie Greene was visibly emotional as he spoke of his friend and head of office David Hill, who died on Saturday.


National Union Of Journalists hails Chris Mullin ruling as ‘a hopeful beacon’

National Union Of Journalists hails Chris Mullin ruling as ‘a hopeful beacon’

National Union Of Journalists hails Chris Mullin ruling as ‘a hopeful beacon’

22 March 2022

A judge handed down his ruling at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, leading to praise from the journalists’ union.


Covid hospital numbers in Scotland hit record high – for second consecutive day

Covid hospital numbers in Scotland hit record high – for second consecutive day

Covid hospital numbers in Scotland hit record high – for second consecutive day

22 March 2022

The latest figures showed 2,221 patients in hospital with the virus across Scotland.


Ed Sheeran faces wait for judge’s ruling in Shape of You legal row

Ed Sheeran faces wait for judge’s ruling in Shape of You legal row

Ed Sheeran faces wait for judge’s ruling in Shape of You legal row

22 March 2022

The singer is involved with a copyright battle with rapper Sami Chokri who claims Sheeran’s song borrows a refrain from his own song, Oh Why.


Soaring Covid-related absences could ‘seriously damage’ exam grades, say heads

Soaring Covid-related absences could ‘seriously damage’ exam grades, say heads

Soaring Covid-related absences could ‘seriously damage’ exam grades, say heads

22 March 2022

New data has revealed a “worrying” picture for pupils’ exam performances, headteachers said.


Kremlin critic Navalny urges action against Putin regime after being jailed

Kremlin critic Navalny urges action against Putin regime after being jailed

Kremlin critic Navalny urges action against Putin regime after being jailed

22 March 2022

Alexei Navalny was previously targeted with a nerve agent.


Jurors shown CCTV footage of terror suspect’s ‘journey to murder MP Sir David’

Jurors shown CCTV footage of terror suspect’s ‘journey to murder MP Sir David’

Jurors shown CCTV footage of terror suspect’s ‘journey to murder MP Sir David’

22 March 2022

The footage was played at the trial of Ali Harbi Ali, who is accused of murdering the veteran Tory MP Sir David Amess.


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