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Minister refuses to apologise for foul-mouthed exchange with protester

Minister refuses to apologise for foul-mouthed exchange with protester

Minister refuses to apologise for foul-mouthed exchange with protester

10 September 2021

Nigel Adams admitted to using ‘colourful language’ during a filmed incident outside Parliament.


Dame Cressida Dick – first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Dame Cressida Dick – first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Dame Cressida Dick – first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

10 September 2021

Dame Cressida was made the commissioner of the UK’s largest police force in early 2017.


9/11 attackers failed to undermine freedom and democracy, says Johnson

9/11 attackers failed to undermine freedom and democracy, says Johnson

9/11 attackers failed to undermine freedom and democracy, says Johnson

10 September 2021

On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, the PM said people refused to live in a state of ‘permanent fear’.


Ex-Pc jailed for on-duty assaults on members of the public

Ex-Pc jailed for on-duty assaults on members of the public

Ex-Pc jailed for on-duty assaults on members of the public

10 September 2021

Former West Midlands Police Pc Declan Jones committed the offences on streets deserted due to lockdown.


Sir Jeffrey says Sefcovic has ‘dismissed’ concerns over NI Protocol

Sir Jeffrey says Sefcovic has ‘dismissed’ concerns over NI Protocol

Sir Jeffrey says Sefcovic has ‘dismissed’ concerns over NI Protocol

10 September 2021

The DUP leader said he wanted the government to introduce legislation in October to protect Northern Ireland’s place within the UK internal market


Scotland needs independence more than ever before, says SNP depute leader

Scotland needs independence more than ever before, says SNP depute leader

Scotland needs independence more than ever before, says SNP depute leader

10 September 2021

Keith Brown condemned the policies of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ‘nasty party’.


Women with advanced breast cancer ‘face a lottery over drug access’

Women with advanced breast cancer ‘face a lottery over drug access’

Women with advanced breast cancer ‘face a lottery over drug access’

10 September 2021

Charity Breast Cancer Now is calling on the public to sign its It’s Time For Trodelvy petition.


Footballer Benjamin Mendy to go on trial early next year accused of rape

Footballer Benjamin Mendy to go on trial early next year accused of rape

Footballer Benjamin Mendy to go on trial early next year accused of rape

10 September 2021

The Manchester City footballer spoke only to confirm his name during the 45-minute hearing at Chester Crown Court.


Granddaughter of Queen’s cousin joined by royals for second marriage ceremony

Granddaughter of Queen’s cousin joined by royals for second marriage ceremony

Granddaughter of Queen’s cousin joined by royals for second marriage ceremony

10 September 2021

Flora Ogilvy, 25, who is the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, tied the knot in a private ceremony in September last year.


Man seriously ill following petrol station stabbing

Man seriously ill following petrol station stabbing

Man seriously ill following petrol station stabbing

10 September 2021

A 52-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.


Liberate children by ending assemblies at all schools, peers told

Liberate children by ending assemblies at all schools, peers told

Liberate children by ending assemblies at all schools, peers told

10 September 2021

Lord Desai suggested some pupils should be given the option of an extra hour in bed during time allotted for assemblies.


Rapper Bugzy Malone punched two men ‘in self-defence’ after break-in

Rapper Bugzy Malone punched two men ‘in self-defence’ after break-in

Rapper Bugzy Malone punched two men ‘in self-defence’ after break-in

10 September 2021

The Manchester-born grime artist said he feared for the safety of his partner and his mother who were inside the property in Ramsbottom, near Bury.


Royal Ballet to feature wheelchair dancer for first time at Paralympic event

Royal Ballet to feature wheelchair dancer for first time at Paralympic event

Royal Ballet to feature wheelchair dancer for first time at Paralympic event

10 September 2021

Joe Powell-Main will be the first dancer in a wheelchair to take to the stage with the prestigious company.


Dame Cressida Dick to continue leading Met until 2024

Dame Cressida Dick to continue leading Met until 2024

Dame Cressida Dick to continue leading Met until 2024

10 September 2021

The Home Secretary confirmed the appointment on Friday.


Braverman’s return from maternity leave forces Cabinet mini-reshuffle

Braverman’s return from maternity leave forces Cabinet mini-reshuffle

Braverman’s return from maternity leave forces Cabinet mini-reshuffle

10 September 2021

The QC became the first Cabinet-level minister to take maternity leave when the law was changed earlier this year.


Drop-in video chat app Houseparty to close in October

Drop-in video chat app Houseparty to close in October

Drop-in video chat app Houseparty to close in October

10 September 2021

Owner Epic Games said it can no longer ‘give the app or our community the attention that it deserves’.


Music fans arrive at TRNSMT festival

Music fans arrive at TRNSMT festival

Music fans arrive at TRNSMT festival

10 September 2021

The festival runs from Friday to Sunday in Glasgow.


Scotland sees highest level of Covid infection since estimates began

Scotland sees highest level of Covid infection since estimates began

Scotland sees highest level of Covid infection since estimates began

10 September 2021

Office for National Statistics data shows Wales has its highest levels since Christmas.


Government needs ‘interventionist’ response to Covid travel tests – watchdog

Government needs ‘interventionist’ response to Covid travel tests – watchdog

Government needs ‘interventionist’ response to Covid travel tests – watchdog

10 September 2021

The CMA said potential intervention could also include the development of a NHS Test and Trace travel test as a benchmark.


Forbes: Plan to raise cash through national insurance hike ‘lacks clarity’

Forbes: Plan to raise cash through national insurance hike ‘lacks clarity’

Forbes: Plan to raise cash through national insurance hike ‘lacks clarity’

10 September 2021

Finance Secretary Kate Forces has hit out at the UK Government’s failure to consult the Scottish Government on the scheme.


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