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Universities union bids for a ‘way out’ to avert fresh strikes
Universities union bids for a ‘way out’ to avert fresh strikes
26 January 2022
UCU has said the reasons for pension cuts have ‘evaporated’.
Johnson insists ‘I am getting on with the job’ as he awaits partygate report
Johnson insists ‘I am getting on with the job’ as he awaits partygate report
26 January 2022
Boris Johnson rejected calls to resign as Sir Keir Starmer said the police investigation into the partygate row was a ‘shameful spectacle’.
Public are very angry over MP second jobs – Commons standards tsar
Public are very angry over MP second jobs – Commons standards tsar
26 January 2022
Kathryn Stone said it had been a ‘really challenging time’ after coming under-fire for her handling of a number of probes.
Creation of separate spiking offence ‘should be examined further’, MSPs told
Creation of separate spiking offence ‘should be examined further’, MSPs told
26 January 2022
There is currently no standalone offence for spiking, either by placing something in a drink or by injection, in Scotland.
Ashling Murphy murder accused appears in court
Ashling Murphy murder accused appears in court
26 January 2022
Aisling Murphy, 23, was attacked while out running along a canal near Tullamore.
British Museum hails ‘homecoming’ of world’s oldest map of the stars
British Museum hails ‘homecoming’ of world’s oldest map of the stars
26 January 2022
It forms part of The World Of Stonehenge exhibition at the British Museum.
Solution for tackling migrant crossings ‘not at sea’, MPs told
Solution for tackling migrant crossings ‘not at sea’, MPs told
26 January 2022
The Prime Minister signed off plans for the military to take over command of the operation from Border Force.
Restaurant firm Corbin & King forced into administration
Restaurant firm Corbin & King forced into administration
26 January 2022
Investment funds have since made cash refinancing offers to the administrators to keep the firms restaurants afloat.
Low vaccine take-up linked to greater risk of death among some ethnic groups
Low vaccine take-up linked to greater risk of death among some ethnic groups
26 January 2022
It is the first time take-up has been linked in this way with estimates of mortality rates.
Mining for gold: six-year-olds’ ‘profound’ answers push teacher to viral stardom
Mining for gold: six-year-olds’ ‘profound’ answers push teacher to viral stardom
26 January 2022
The questions have become a viral hit with over 138,000 Twitter followers avidly waiting to hear the student’s ‘humorous and profound’ answers.
Another round of CO2 shortages possible, food and drink industry warns
Another round of CO2 shortages possible, food and drink industry warns
26 January 2022
A shortage developed in September after production was paused at two fertiliser factories in northern England.
Man denies fleecing investors of £2.8m to fund luxury lifestyle
Man denies fleecing investors of £2.8m to fund luxury lifestyle
26 January 2022
Jonathan Allard, 37, pleaded not guilty to all seven charges and will appear in crown court in February.
What are the rules around testing and can I catch Covid twice?
What are the rules around testing and can I catch Covid twice?
26 January 2022
If Covid tests stay positive, then isolation continues for a full 10 days.
Musician faces trial accused of murdering teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod
Musician faces trial accused of murdering teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod
26 January 2022
Cody Ackland, 24, made no plea when he faced Plymouth Crown Court on Wednesday.
Kate visits crisis support service Shout to mark one million text conversations
Kate visits crisis support service Shout to mark one million text conversations
26 January 2022
Shout 85258 has seen demand jump by 140% since the start of the pandemic and is calling for more volunteers to help out.
Thousands sign petition supporting driver who hit knife attacker
Thousands sign petition supporting driver who hit knife attacker
26 January 2022
Relatives of Yasmin Chkaifi, who had two sons, have reportedly also praised the driver for attempting to stop the fatal attack.
Tycoon facing extradition to US loses latest round of legal fight
Tycoon facing extradition to US loses latest round of legal fight
26 January 2022
Mike Lynch had mounted a High Court challenge against a deadline set by a judge during extradition proceedings.
Murder suspect caused deaths of mother and three children, court told
Murder suspect caused deaths of mother and three children, court told
26 January 2022
Damien Bendall appeared at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday.
Carer who suffocated thief during citizen’s arrest cleared of manslaughter
Carer who suffocated thief during citizen’s arrest cleared of manslaughter
26 January 2022
Nathan Smith knelt on Craig Wiltshire’s back for nine minutes but claimed he thought the victim was lying when he said he couldn’t breathe.
Nine in 10 young teenagers in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies
Nine in 10 young teenagers in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies
26 January 2022
The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.