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Vine says Gove’s ‘mistress was politics’ as she denies affair behind divorce

Vine says Gove’s ‘mistress was politics’ as she denies affair behind divorce

Vine says Gove’s ‘mistress was politics’ as she denies affair behind divorce

06 January 2022

The former couple had their divorce finalised during a hearing in London.


Omicron and work-from-home advice cut December shopper footfall

Omicron and work-from-home advice cut December shopper footfall

Omicron and work-from-home advice cut December shopper footfall

06 January 2022

Total UK December footfall was 18.6% lower than the same month in 2019, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.


Human case of bird flu detected in UK

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

06 January 2022

The risk to the wider public continues to be very low, experts said.


Truss condemns Russian aggression ahead of ‘absolutely critical’ week for Europe

Truss condemns Russian aggression ahead of ‘absolutely critical’ week for Europe

Truss condemns Russian aggression ahead of ‘absolutely critical’ week for Europe

06 January 2022

The Foreign Secretary was critical of the Kremlin’s approach to Ukraine as she updated MPs in the House of Commons.


Hairdresser and restaurant cancellations surge after rise in Covid-19 cases

Hairdresser and restaurant cancellations surge after rise in Covid-19 cases

Hairdresser and restaurant cancellations surge after rise in Covid-19 cases

06 January 2022

The ONS said that 16% of companies reported ‘an increase in cancellations from customers over the last month’.


Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge

06 January 2022

The move follows a recall motion submitted by Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan.


Theatre director Bill Bryden dies aged 79

Theatre director Bill Bryden dies aged 79

Theatre director Bill Bryden dies aged 79

06 January 2022

He spent a decade as an associate director at the National Theatre in London.


‘Mumbo jumbo’ of anti-vax campaigners ‘completely wrong’ – Johnson

‘Mumbo jumbo’ of anti-vax campaigners ‘completely wrong’ – Johnson

‘Mumbo jumbo’ of anti-vax campaigners ‘completely wrong’ – Johnson

06 January 2022

The Prime Minister said a ‘voluntary approach’ to vaccination will remain in the UK, compared with other countries’ ‘coercion’.


Boots owner beats expectations as UK pharmacy chain strengthens

Boots owner beats expectations as UK pharmacy chain strengthens

Boots owner beats expectations as UK pharmacy chain strengthens

06 January 2022

US pharmacy group WBA told investors on Thursday that it will therefore raise its financial guidance for 2022.


Johnson says we should ‘preserve our cultural, artistic and historical legacy’

Johnson says we should ‘preserve our cultural, artistic and historical legacy’

Johnson says we should ‘preserve our cultural, artistic and historical legacy’

06 January 2022

The Prime Minister said people should not ‘go around seeking retrospectively to change our history’ after statue trial in Bristol.


Farmers to be paid to deliver ‘fundamental’ changes to landscapes

Farmers to be paid to deliver ‘fundamental’ changes to landscapes

Farmers to be paid to deliver ‘fundamental’ changes to landscapes

06 January 2022

Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out more details of the post-Brexit agricultural system for England.


Full in-tray of challenges to greet Deborah Turness as new BBC News boss

Full in-tray of challenges to greet Deborah Turness as new BBC News boss

Full in-tray of challenges to greet Deborah Turness as new BBC News boss

06 January 2022

The former chief executive of ITN takes over the role during a turbulent period for the broadcaster.


Sunak against ‘ducking difficult decisions’ amid national insurance Cabinet rift

Sunak against ‘ducking difficult decisions’ amid national insurance Cabinet rift

Sunak against ‘ducking difficult decisions’ amid national insurance Cabinet rift

06 January 2022

The Chancellor defended the hike after Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg voiced his opposition.


Rees-Mogg: France is safe for refugees – except those who ‘don’t like garlic’

Rees-Mogg: France is safe for refugees – except those who ‘don’t like garlic’

Rees-Mogg: France is safe for refugees – except those who ‘don’t like garlic’

06 January 2022

The Commons Leader also defended the Government’s record on crossings – and branded people smugglers ‘evil’.


Rees-Mogg defends jury system as Tory MPs raise concerns following Colston trial

Rees-Mogg defends jury system as Tory MPs raise concerns following Colston trial

Rees-Mogg defends jury system as Tory MPs raise concerns following Colston trial

06 January 2022

The Commons Leader defended the verdict of a jury who cleared four people of criminal damage over toppling the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.


Late tax return penalties will be waived for a month due to Covid-19 pressures

Late tax return penalties will be waived for a month due to Covid-19 pressures

Late tax return penalties will be waived for a month due to Covid-19 pressures

06 January 2022

HM Revenue and Customs said it is giving self-assessment taxpayers more time to ease the pressures caused by the pandemic.


Top school principal calls for young people’s whistleblowing officer

Top school principal calls for young people’s whistleblowing officer

Top school principal calls for young people’s whistleblowing officer

06 January 2022

Melvyn Roffe’s proposal would extend the remit of the current Children and Young People’s Commissioner.


Global dementia cases ‘to almost triple by 2050 unless risk factors addressed’

Global dementia cases ‘to almost triple by 2050 unless risk factors addressed’

Global dementia cases ‘to almost triple by 2050 unless risk factors addressed’

06 January 2022

Researchers suggest this is due to population growth and population ageing.


Man jailed for online racist abuse of footballer Yannick Bolasie

Man jailed for online racist abuse of footballer Yannick Bolasie

Man jailed for online racist abuse of footballer Yannick Bolasie

06 January 2022

Kirk Thompson was also jailed after images of child abuse were found on his phone as police investigated the racism.


Student accused of 30th London teen homicide of 2021 appears in court

Student accused of 30th London teen homicide of 2021 appears in court

Student accused of 30th London teen homicide of 2021 appears in court

06 January 2022

Ionut Elvis Tacu was fatally stabbed in Philpot’s Farm open space in Yiewsley, west London, on the afternoon of December 30.


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