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Man facing terror charges diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, court told

Man facing terror charges diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, court told

Man facing terror charges diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, court told

24 June 2021

Richard Smith, 28, is accused of preparing acts of terrorism as well as possessing and making explosive substances.


Kate becomes patron of addiction recovery charity

Kate becomes patron of addiction recovery charity

Kate becomes patron of addiction recovery charity

24 June 2021

The duchess has taken on the key role for The Forward Trust, after Action on Addiction merged with the organisation.


What do we know about long Covid?

What do we know about long Covid?

What do we know about long Covid?

24 June 2021

Researchers say tiredness and muscle aches are among the most common symptoms.


Crown courts facing record backlog of cases with almost 60,000 on waiting list

Crown courts facing record backlog of cases with almost 60,000 on waiting list

Crown courts facing record backlog of cases with almost 60,000 on waiting list

24 June 2021

Ministry of Justice statistics have revealed there were 59,532 outstanding cases at crown courts by the end of the first quarter of 2021.


Analysts predict Malta, Balearics and Madeira may be added to green travel list

Analysts predict Malta, Balearics and Madeira may be added to green travel list

Analysts predict Malta, Balearics and Madeira may be added to green travel list

24 June 2021

The Government is expected to update its travel lists on Thursday afternoon.


Andrew Lloyd Webber launches legal action over Government test events programme

Andrew Lloyd Webber launches legal action over Government test events programme

Andrew Lloyd Webber launches legal action over Government test events programme

24 June 2021

Musician Peter Gabriel and theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh have joined Lord Lloyd-Webber in launching the legal action.


No baby boom after start of coronavirus lockdown, figures suggest

No baby boom after start of coronavirus lockdown, figures suggest

No baby boom after start of coronavirus lockdown, figures suggest

24 June 2021

The total number of live births in England and Wales in 2020 fell for the fifth successive year in a row.


Orders to wear face masks set to be ditched on July 19, Cabinet minister says

Orders to wear face masks set to be ditched on July 19, Cabinet minister says

Orders to wear face masks set to be ditched on July 19, Cabinet minister says

24 June 2021

Experts have warned that some measures, such as the use of face masks, could be required in order to manage levels of coronavirus in the community.


Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

Education Secretary questions students starting university after failing GCSEs

24 June 2021

Gavin Williamson also called for the ‘unacceptable’ lowering of literacy standards in degree assessments to end.


Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

Ex-chancellor George Osborne appointed as new British Museum chairman

24 June 2021

He will be appointed to the board of trustees this September.


Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

Artist Jess de Wahls says she accepts apology from Royal Academy

24 June 2021

She said she was happy for her work to once again be placed in the gift shop.


New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

New system to detect airborne Covid piloted at airport

24 June 2021

The machine, developed by high-tech specialists Kromek, analyses 400 litres of air per minute.


UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

UK and EU making positive progress on ‘sausage war’ truce, says minister

24 June 2021

The UK has made a formal request to extend the grace period for chilled meats crossing the Irish Sea.


Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

Britain would send warships through disputed Crimean waters again, says minister

24 June 2021

HMS Defender was shadowed by Russian vessels and buzzed by jets as it passed through the Black Sea.


Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

Junk food ads to be subject to heavier online restrictions and 9pm watershed

24 June 2021

Restrictions will stop short of the total ban which was proposed last year, part of Boris Johnson’s efforts to tackle obesity.


Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

Collection of 18th century artworks saved for the nation

24 June 2021

The collection was brought back from India in 1766.


Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

Co-op offers support for staff affected by pregnancy loss

24 June 2021

Flexible paid leave, a guide for managers to offer support, time off for medical appointments and emergency leave for workers are in the policy.


Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

Minister defends Uefa exemptions but admits some coronavirus rules are unfair

24 June 2021

Thousands of football administrators could be spared quarantine rules in order to attend games at Wembley.


One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

One in 10 products at Poundland no longer £1

24 June 2021

The high street retailer revealed a boost in sales despite Covid restrictions keeping customers away.


Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

Woman ‘blown away’ by tribute to late husband will continue fundraising legacy

24 June 2021

Jeff Stelling will walk four marathons in four days to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and remember friends Lloyd Pinder and Ray Clemence.


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