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More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

17 January 2022

The maximum jail term that can be handed out in the lower criminal courts will double to 12 months.


5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

17 January 2022

By tracking people throughout their lives, researchers hope to figure out who is likely to get ill even before they have symptoms.


Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

17 January 2022

Under the Tory suggestions, self-isolation would be wound down before being dropped over ‘the coming months’.


Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

17 January 2022

The leader of Bolsover District Council said Freda Walker always wanted to help other people and would be sorely missed.


Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

17 January 2022

Officers said the call – about feet sticking out of a roll of carpet in a car – was a false alarm.


Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

17 January 2022

A target should be set for people accessing the free service Pension Wise or taking paid-for advice, the Work and Pensions Committee said.


Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

17 January 2022

The smell experts have released guidance to help parents and healthcare professionals better recognise parosmia.


Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

17 January 2022

Norfolk Police launched a ‘no body’ murder investigation after inquiries found Ms Douglas had not been seen for a “significant period”.


British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

17 January 2022

Angela Glover, from Brighton, died after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation on Saturday.


Johnson using populist policies to save his job is ‘unedifying’, Sturgeon says

Johnson using populist policies to save his job is ‘unedifying’, Sturgeon says

Johnson using populist policies to save his job is ‘unedifying’, Sturgeon says

17 January 2022

Nicola Sturgeon said reports of ‘operation red meat’ were an attempt to distract from the scandal of Downing Street parties during Covid restrictions.


PM based at Chequers in early days of pandemic ‘to protect pregnant Carrie’

PM based at Chequers in early days of pandemic ‘to protect pregnant Carrie’

PM based at Chequers in early days of pandemic ‘to protect pregnant Carrie’

17 January 2022

No 10 said the couple followed the guidance and legislation in place at the time.


Richard Bacon and David Baddiel among those defending BBC licence fee

Richard Bacon and David Baddiel among those defending BBC licence fee

Richard Bacon and David Baddiel among those defending BBC licence fee

17 January 2022

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has also backed the broadcaster.


Harder to track poorer pupils’ progress after Universal Credit changes – report

Harder to track poorer pupils’ progress after Universal Credit changes – report

Harder to track poorer pupils’ progress after Universal Credit changes – report

17 January 2022

Pupil Premium funding must rise in line with inflation, the paper argues.


BBC bosses pledge to ‘make strong case’ to Government amid axing of licence fee

BBC bosses pledge to ‘make strong case’ to Government amid axing of licence fee

BBC bosses pledge to ‘make strong case’ to Government amid axing of licence fee

17 January 2022

The current licence fee funding deal expires in 2027.


Andrew’s teddy bear collection was not to be disturbed, claims documentary

Andrew’s teddy bear collection was not to be disturbed, claims documentary

Andrew’s teddy bear collection was not to be disturbed, claims documentary

17 January 2022

The claims will be made by former royal protection officer Paul Page in the ITV programme Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile.


British woman missing after tsunami hits Tonga

British woman missing after tsunami hits Tonga

British woman missing after tsunami hits Tonga

17 January 2022

Angela Glover, from Brighton, disappeared after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation on Saturday.


Who is banking boss Antonio Horta-Osorio?

Who is banking boss Antonio Horta-Osorio?

Who is banking boss Antonio Horta-Osorio?

17 January 2022

The former Lloyds boss has made headlines by resigning from his role at Credit Suisse after allegedly breaking coronavirus rules.


Campaigners want end to ‘scattered’ approach after Ashling Murphy murder

Campaigners want end to ‘scattered’ approach after Ashling Murphy murder

Campaigners want end to ‘scattered’ approach after Ashling Murphy murder

17 January 2022

Ms Murphy’s murder has caused widespread anger and shock in Ireland and beyond, with vigils being attended by tens of thousands of people.


Operation Red Meat: How Boris Johnson plans to save his premiership

Operation Red Meat: How Boris Johnson plans to save his premiership

Operation Red Meat: How Boris Johnson plans to save his premiership

17 January 2022

A series of policies aimed at pleasing Conservative backbenchers are being announced as the Prime Minister faces anger over ‘partygate’ allegations.


Have you snapped the Queen? Chance for public to see own royal photos on show

Have you snapped the Queen? Chance for public to see own royal photos on show

Have you snapped the Queen? Chance for public to see own royal photos on show

17 January 2022

Historic Royal Palaces is calling for people to submit images of the royal family at work for its Life Through A Royal Lens exhibition.


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