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Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage
Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage
20 May 2022
The news came after Department for Education staff were told to return to the office.
Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims
Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims
20 May 2022
Campaigners say a shipment arrived at the Navigator Terminals in Essex.
University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge
University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge
20 May 2022
The University of Bristol must pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart £50,000 in damages for breaching its duties under the Equalities Act.
Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend
Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend
20 May 2022
By next week rain will sweep across most of the country as a result of a strengthening of the jet stream.
Man cleared of killing father of four in park in case of ‘mistaken identity’
Man cleared of killing father of four in park in case of ‘mistaken identity’
20 May 2022
Dean Edwards suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ after being shot once through the back of the head as he walked through a park in south-east London.
Sturgeon: Brexit underlined ‘democratic deficit’ in UK
Sturgeon: Brexit underlined ‘democratic deficit’ in UK
20 May 2022
The Scottish First Minister was speaking as she met Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill in Edinburgh on Friday.
Cabinet Secretary blocked from giving evidence on partygate to committee
Cabinet Secretary blocked from giving evidence on partygate to committee
20 May 2022
The hearing was due to discuss the Downing Street parties, civil service appointments, and job cuts.
Ukrainian mother and six sons given keys to their new home
Ukrainian mother and six sons given keys to their new home
20 May 2022
The family was greeted in Chepstow by the local community, Archbishop of Cardiff George Stack and Monmouthshire MP David Davies.
‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman
‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman
20 May 2022
The proposed legislation has been widely criticised by Northern Irish political parties, as well as victims’ campaigners and the Irish Government.
Vardy complained to husband of being ‘scapegoat’ at Euro 2016, texts reveal
Vardy complained to husband of being ‘scapegoat’ at Euro 2016, texts reveal
20 May 2022
Rebekah Vardy told husband Jamie that news coverage made her ‘blood boil’, documents have shown.
Payouts for bereavement, illness and injury claims reach £18.6m per day
Payouts for bereavement, illness and injury claims reach £18.6m per day
20 May 2022
A record £6.8 billion was paid out in individual and group life insurance, income protection and critical illness claims in 2021.
What is monkeypox and how is it spread?
What is monkeypox and how is it spread?
20 May 2022
Some 20 cases of monkeypox have been identified in the UK.
Nimco Ali says Boris Johnson not behind ‘pushback’ on fining street harassers
Nimco Ali says Boris Johnson not behind ‘pushback’ on fining street harassers
20 May 2022
No 10 said it was still considering how a ‘specific offence’ could be introduced to deal with wolf-whistling and catcalling.
Boris Johnson: I cannot ‘magic away’ cost-of-living crisis
Boris Johnson: I cannot ‘magic away’ cost-of-living crisis
20 May 2022
Meanwhile, Jacob Rees-Mogg voiced fresh opposition from within the Government to imposing a windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
PM: Government had to be flexible over delays to junk food offers ban
PM: Government had to be flexible over delays to junk food offers ban
20 May 2022
Supermarket giants Tesco and Sainsbury’s have ignored the latest delay and committed to the original Government deadlines.
Mayor waging ‘war on poisonous air’ with plan to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone
Mayor waging ‘war on poisonous air’ with plan to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone
20 May 2022
Sadiq Khan’s office estimated an additional 135,000 vehicles would be affected each day if the move goes ahead.
Policeman heard rib break while performing CPR on Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told
Policeman heard rib break while performing CPR on Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told
20 May 2022
Pc Craig Walker has been giving evidence into the inquiry into the 31-year-old’s death while being restrained by police.
Man guilty of attempted murder over ‘Terminator’ machete attack on Tube train
Man guilty of attempted murder over ‘Terminator’ machete attack on Tube train
20 May 2022
Ricky Morgan launched an unprovoked attack on James Porritt, the Old Bailey heard.
Government was wrong on risk of Aids to blood scandal victims, inquiry told
Government was wrong on risk of Aids to blood scandal victims, inquiry told
20 May 2022
Lord John Patten said a leaflet to discourage people at high risk of contracting Aids from donating blood should have been distributed faster.
Calls for Home Office probe into handling of ‘abusive MI5 agent’ case
Calls for Home Office probe into handling of ‘abusive MI5 agent’ case
20 May 2022
The demands come after the BBC reported the man attacked his girlfriend with a machete and threatened to kill her.