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Jill Biden and Carrie Johnson join their husbands for stroll ahead of G7

Jill Biden and Carrie Johnson join their husbands for stroll ahead of G7

Jill Biden and Carrie Johnson join their husbands for stroll ahead of G7

10 June 2021

Boris Johnson said he would not disagree with Joe Biden on his suggestion they both ‘married way above our stations’ following a walk in Cornwall.


Priti Patel faces calls to resign over comments made about Napier Barracks

Priti Patel faces calls to resign over comments made about Napier Barracks

Priti Patel faces calls to resign over comments made about Napier Barracks

10 June 2021

Nearly 200 people at the barracks in Folkestone, Kent, contracted Covid-19 during a major outbreak earlier this year.


Usman Khan – the ‘unremarkable’ school drop-out who became a double killer

Usman Khan – the ‘unremarkable’ school drop-out who became a double killer

Usman Khan – the ‘unremarkable’ school drop-out who became a double killer

10 June 2021

Usman Khan was described as “having a chip on his shoulder” by a former teacher.


The Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack and its aftermath – as it happened

The Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack and its aftermath – as it happened

The Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack and its aftermath – as it happened

10 June 2021

Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones were killed in the incident in November 2019.


More than 85% of over-50s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

More than 85% of over-50s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

More than 85% of over-50s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

10 June 2021

About a third of people aged 40 to 49 have also received both doses.


Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan lawfully killed, inquest finds

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan lawfully killed, inquest finds

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan lawfully killed, inquest finds

10 June 2021

The 28-year-old was shot dead on London Bridge after he murdered two people and claimed to have a bomb.


Haemophilia Scotland chairman criticises ex-minister’s stance on blood inquiry

Haemophilia Scotland chairman criticises ex-minister’s stance on blood inquiry

Haemophilia Scotland chairman criticises ex-minister’s stance on blood inquiry

10 June 2021

Bill Wright told the Infected Blood Inquiry that Susan Deacon was against such a probe in the newly devolved Scottish Parliament.


Parents urged to use safety features on children’s phones to reduce porn access

Parents urged to use safety features on children’s phones to reduce porn access

Parents urged to use safety features on children’s phones to reduce porn access

10 June 2021

The advice comes after Ofsted inspectors were told boys are sharing ‘nudes’ among themselves like a ‘collection game’.


Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland

Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland

Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland

10 June 2021

The UK Government has launched plans aimed at recovering domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2022.


By-election is about local area, says Labour candidate as leader joins campaign

By-election is about local area, says Labour candidate as leader joins campaign

By-election is about local area, says Labour candidate as leader joins campaign

10 June 2021

Sir Keir Starmer joined Kim Leadbeater in Batley to campaign ahead of the poll next month.


Johnson says he is ‘not going to disagree’ with Biden at their first meeting

Johnson says he is ‘not going to disagree’ with Biden at their first meeting

Johnson says he is ‘not going to disagree’ with Biden at their first meeting

10 June 2021

US President Joe Biden has concerns about the row over Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit arrangements but Boris Johnson sought to play down divisions.


Tragic crash families hope motorists ‘can learn from our heartbreak’

Tragic crash families hope motorists ‘can learn from our heartbreak’

Tragic crash families hope motorists ‘can learn from our heartbreak’

10 June 2021

The families issued their plea following an inquest into the deaths of Zoe Powell and three of her children.


Third of workers at older adult care homes have not received second Covid jab

Third of workers at older adult care homes have not received second Covid jab

Third of workers at older adult care homes have not received second Covid jab

10 June 2021

Since the vaccine programme began on December 8 2020 up to June 6 83.7% of eligible staff had been given a first jab, the figures show.


Asda sales soar further as Walmart handed almost £3bn ahead of takeover

Asda sales soar further as Walmart handed almost £3bn ahead of takeover

Asda sales soar further as Walmart handed almost £3bn ahead of takeover

10 June 2021

The UK’s third largest grocer is still awaiting approval from competition regulators to complete its £6.6 billion takeover.


Backlog of applicants await decision as EU settlement scheme deadline approaches

Backlog of applicants await decision as EU settlement scheme deadline approaches

Backlog of applicants await decision as EU settlement scheme deadline approaches

10 June 2021

EU citizens and their families are asked to apply to the Home Office scheme by the end of June.


Queen honours Philip’s aides and members of military with key funeral roles

Queen honours Philip’s aides and members of military with key funeral roles

Queen honours Philip’s aides and members of military with key funeral roles

10 June 2021

Service personnel who formed the bearer party for the duke’s coffin and drove the Land Rover hearse were recognised by the monarch.


May slams ‘incomprehensible’ travel restrictions on UK despite vaccine success

May slams ‘incomprehensible’ travel restrictions on UK despite vaccine success

May slams ‘incomprehensible’ travel restrictions on UK despite vaccine success

10 June 2021

The former prime minister hit out at the regulations on international travel and called on the Government to be ‘upfront’ about the future.


Council to pay £25,000 damages after cancelling venue hire over speaker’s views

Council to pay £25,000 damages after cancelling venue hire over speaker’s views

Council to pay £25,000 damages after cancelling venue hire over speaker’s views

10 June 2021

Destiny Ministries had planned to hold a conference in the Usher Hall in Edinburgh last June.


Mother and three children died after car collided with lorry, inquest told

Mother and three children died after car collided with lorry, inquest told

Mother and three children died after car collided with lorry, inquest told

10 June 2021

Zoe Power and her children Phoebe, Simeon and Amelia were killed in the crash near Oxford in October last year.


Delta variant comprises 91% of UK cases, says Health Secretary

Delta variant comprises 91% of UK cases, says Health Secretary

Delta variant comprises 91% of UK cases, says Health Secretary

10 June 2021

Matt Hancock said this was according to an assessment he had seen on Wednesday evening.


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