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‘Failure to act on informer tip-off should be examined in Omagh bomb probe’

‘Failure to act on informer tip-off should be examined in Omagh bomb probe’

‘Failure to act on informer tip-off should be examined in Omagh bomb probe’

08 October 2021

Using intelligence and phone mast data on Real IRA suspects may have also enabled authorities to prevent the 1998 attack, Mr Justice Horner found.


Covid infections among young secondary pupils increase – ONS

Covid infections among young secondary pupils increase – ONS

Covid infections among young secondary pupils increase – ONS

08 October 2021

Overall, one in 70 people in private households in England had the virus in the week to October 2.


Lung cancer one of the most common and serious forms of the disease

Lung cancer one of the most common and serious forms of the disease

Lung cancer one of the most common and serious forms of the disease

08 October 2021

While smoking is the most common cause, people who have never smoked can also develop the illness.


Bletchley Park codebreaker awarded France’s highest honour

Bletchley Park codebreaker awarded France’s highest honour

Bletchley Park codebreaker awarded France’s highest honour

08 October 2021

Lorna Cockayne was presented with the Legion d’honneur at a ceremony in Dorset.


Stephen Port noted as sex assault suspect on day of victim’s death, inquest told

Stephen Port noted as sex assault suspect on day of victim’s death, inquest told

Stephen Port noted as sex assault suspect on day of victim’s death, inquest told

08 October 2021

Hours after body of first victim was discovered, serious allegations against Port dating back to 2012 were found.


Sir Keir Starmer reveals ‘Special K’ nickname on visit to Kellogg’s factory

Sir Keir Starmer reveals ‘Special K’ nickname on visit to Kellogg’s factory

Sir Keir Starmer reveals ‘Special K’ nickname on visit to Kellogg’s factory

08 October 2021

The Labour leader toured the cereal factory in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester.


Government warned of need for PPE stockpiles four years before pandemic

Government warned of need for PPE stockpiles four years before pandemic

Government warned of need for PPE stockpiles four years before pandemic

08 October 2021

The Government modelled the impact of a coronavirus hitting England in February 2016 – four years before the Covid-19 outbreak hit.


£6,000 Domino’s pizza bill to feed migrants arriving in UK

£6,000 Domino’s pizza bill to feed migrants arriving in UK

£6,000 Domino’s pizza bill to feed migrants arriving in UK

08 October 2021

The Home Office spent thousands of pounds on takeaways in July, data shows.


Novavax vaccine trial participants will get two more Covid jabs for travel

Novavax vaccine trial participants will get two more Covid jabs for travel

Novavax vaccine trial participants will get two more Covid jabs for travel

08 October 2021

More than 15,000 people took part in the UK-wide Novavax trial.


Google to ban ads appearing next to climate change denial content

Google to ban ads appearing next to climate change denial content

Google to ban ads appearing next to climate change denial content

08 October 2021

The new policy will come into force next month.


Fishing feud will not solve Christmas turkey shortages, French minister tells UK

Fishing feud will not solve Christmas turkey shortages, French minister tells UK

Fishing feud will not solve Christmas turkey shortages, French minister tells UK

08 October 2021

France’s Europe minister Clement Beaune said French fishermen should not pay for Britain’s domestic issues after leaving the European Union.


Ex-health minister cleared of wrongdoing over Hancock aide pass

Ex-health minister cleared of wrongdoing over Hancock aide pass

Ex-health minister cleared of wrongdoing over Hancock aide pass

08 October 2021

Lord Bethell sponsored a parliamentary pass for Gina Coladangelo, the aide Matt Hancock was caught kissing on leaked CCTV while health secretary.


All you need to know about Covid booster and flu jabs this winter

All you need to know about Covid booster and flu jabs this winter

All you need to know about Covid booster and flu jabs this winter

08 October 2021

Who is eligible and why are people being encouraged to get both?


In Video: Colourful display as hot-air balloon festival takes flight

In Video: Colourful display as hot-air balloon festival takes flight

In Video: Colourful display as hot-air balloon festival takes flight

08 October 2021

The skies were filled over Albuquerque, New Mexico.


Royal Family to attend events at Cop26

Royal Family to attend events at Cop26

Royal Family to attend events at Cop26

08 October 2021

The climate conference in Glasgow is due to feature a number of events attended by the monarchy.


Boris Johnson leads tributes after death of former minister James Brokenshire

Boris Johnson leads tributes after death of former minister James Brokenshire

Boris Johnson leads tributes after death of former minister James Brokenshire

08 October 2021

The MP died on Thursday evening following a battle with lung cancer.


Groupon commits to refunds and improved service after CMA probe

Groupon commits to refunds and improved service after CMA probe

Groupon commits to refunds and improved service after CMA probe

08 October 2021

In August, the competition watchdog warned that the company could be taken to court if it failed to change its ways.


BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

BBC reaches financial settlement with Bashir whistleblower Matt Wiessler

08 October 2021

The corporation acknowledged he ‘acted with complete integrity, including in raising his concerns at the time’.


Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

Companies at risk from Covid lifeline loans, Bank of England warns

08 October 2021

Around 1.7 million companies took out loans under three Government-backed schemes.


Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

Families face choice between heating and eating after benefit cut, says Rashford

08 October 2021

Grant Shapps said the Government has been ‘trying to do everything it can’ to help people, as ministers were criticised for cutting Universal Credit.


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