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Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing
17 May 2022
Mendy, 27, of Prestbury, Cheshire, is accused of nine charges – including seven counts of rape – involving six alleged victims.
M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol
M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol
17 May 2022
Archie Norman has accused the EU of making ‘highly bureaucratic’ proposals over the Northern Ireland protocol.
Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations
Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations
17 May 2022
Fewer deaths were registered than would normally be the case.
Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers
Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers
17 May 2022
Shaista Gohir and Professor Katherine Willis will sit on the crossbenches, meaning they will not be affiliated with any party.
Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns
Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns
17 May 2022
Archie Norman, who has chaired M&S since 2017 and was previously the boss of Asda, said food prices would increase further during the rest of 2022.
Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act
Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act
17 May 2022
The Foreign Secretary is set to announce a domestic law that would overwrite elements of the Brexit treaty with the European Union.
Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit
Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit
17 May 2022
Nearly 40% of oil, gas and coal from existing and approved sites will need to stay in the ground to avoid dangerous warming, research says.
NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths
NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths
17 May 2022
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine if convicted of any of the offences.
Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people
Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people
17 May 2022
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are beginning a three-day visit to the nation.
Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day
Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day
17 May 2022
More than 600 migrants have arrived in the UK since Saturday.
Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict
Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict
17 May 2022
Alex Davies, 27, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of belonging to a proscribed terrorist organisation.
New record diesel price as retailers accused of hiking profits after duty cut
New record diesel price as retailers accused of hiking profits after duty cut
17 May 2022
The average price of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts was 179.7p on Monday.
Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling
Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling
17 May 2022
Consumers will start to see the change on 1.5 litre bottles of Fanta, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke in Scotland this month.
Ruth Jones leads tributes to Girlfriends and Band Of Gold writer Kay Mellor
Ruth Jones leads tributes to Girlfriends and Band Of Gold writer Kay Mellor
17 May 2022
She was a leading TV writer of hits including Fat Friends and award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘cannot move forward’ without fake account details
Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘cannot move forward’ without fake account details
17 May 2022
Mr Musk has said he believes the company is underestimating the number of spam and bot accounts on the site.
Wayne Rooney expected to enter witness box in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial
Wayne Rooney expected to enter witness box in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial
17 May 2022
Mr Rooney has attended court with his wife for the entire trial, sitting in the front row of Court 13 in the Royal Courts of Justice.
Lord Hague warns weakening of anti-obesity strategy is ‘morally reprehensible’
Lord Hague warns weakening of anti-obesity strategy is ‘morally reprehensible’
17 May 2022
The former Tory leader hit out at Government plans to delay measures to tackle unhealthy eating.
Cabinet minister ‘surprised’ by Bank Governor’s ‘apocalyptic’ inflation warning
Cabinet minister ‘surprised’ by Bank Governor’s ‘apocalyptic’ inflation warning
17 May 2022
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s appearance before MPs has raised eyebrows around the Cabinet table.
Jobless rate falls to lowest since 1974 but wages lag far behind inflation
Jobless rate falls to lowest since 1974 but wages lag far behind inflation
17 May 2022
The rate of unemployment dropped to 3.7% in the three months to March, the Office for National Statistics said.
Dan Walker managed less than three hours sleep before final BBC Breakfast
Dan Walker managed less than three hours sleep before final BBC Breakfast
17 May 2022
The TV host joked he almost did not make it after being tied up by ‘travel issues’.