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Chris Packham in libel claim over articles ‘which alleged he misled public’

Chris Packham in libel claim over articles ‘which alleged he misled public’

Chris Packham in libel claim over articles ‘which alleged he misled public’

15 February 2022

The TV naturalist is bringing a claim over a series of articles on the website Country Squire Magazine.


Duke of York in profile – from Falklands hero to controversial royal

Duke of York in profile – from Falklands hero to controversial royal

Duke of York in profile – from Falklands hero to controversial royal

15 February 2022

A profile on the Duke of York, after lawyers confirm his civil sex case brought by Virginia Giuffre will be settled outside of court.


Andrew’s civil case: What was alleged and what has been agreed?

Andrew’s civil case: What was alleged and what has been agreed?

Andrew’s civil case: What was alleged and what has been agreed?

15 February 2022

The Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre reached a settlement on Tuesday.


Ending of Covid rules is ‘not freedom day’ for NI, Young warns

Ending of Covid rules is ‘not freedom day’ for NI, Young warns

Ending of Covid rules is ‘not freedom day’ for NI, Young warns

15 February 2022

Professor Ian Young urged people to continue to wear face masks in certain public settings, even though it will no longer be a legal requirement.


Motorbike racer John McGuinness hints at retirement after Isle of Man TT

Motorbike racer John McGuinness hints at retirement after Isle of Man TT

Motorbike racer John McGuinness hints at retirement after Isle of Man TT

15 February 2022

The 49-year-old collected an MBE for services to motorcycle racing at Windsor Castle.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

15 February 2022

Just 14 areas have recorded a week-on-week rise.


Banning gendered language in schools ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’

Banning gendered language in schools ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’

Banning gendered language in schools ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’

15 February 2022

The Government said classrooms should not aim for a gender-neutral approach.


Ministers warned people will be ‘flying blind’ on Covid if free tests scrapped

Ministers warned people will be ‘flying blind’ on Covid if free tests scrapped

Ministers warned people will be ‘flying blind’ on Covid if free tests scrapped

15 February 2022

The Government is under pressure to confirm continued Covid test funding for devolved nations following reports free LFTs and PCRs will be axed.


Many people have misunderstandings about lasting power of attorney, Which? finds

Many people have misunderstandings about lasting power of attorney, Which? finds

Many people have misunderstandings about lasting power of attorney, Which? finds

15 February 2022

Some 85% of people said they know what a lasting power of attorney is, but many are confused about how it works, research suggests.


Care group offers £1,000 towards household bills to encourage applicants

Care group offers £1,000 towards household bills to encourage applicants

Care group offers £1,000 towards household bills to encourage applicants

15 February 2022

Some of the biggest challenges facing people at the moment are rising bills, according to Saint Cecilia’s director Aaron Padgham.


Full statement on the Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre’s settlement

Full statement on the Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre’s settlement

Full statement on the Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre’s settlement

15 February 2022

The statement was included in a letter addressed to US judge Lewis A Kaplan.


New virtual reality technology could help repair hearts

New virtual reality technology could help repair hearts

New virtual reality technology could help repair hearts

15 February 2022

Researchers hope using VR to plan and practise procedures will shorten operating times and reduce the need for multiple surgeries.


Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement in civil claim

Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement in civil claim

Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement in civil claim

15 February 2022

The settlement between the parties was reached on Tuesday.


Vaccinated people ‘less likely to get long Covid’ – study

Vaccinated people ‘less likely to get long Covid’ – study

Vaccinated people ‘less likely to get long Covid’ – study

15 February 2022

UK health officials said that vaccinated people were about half as likely to have symptoms after a month.


Former Post Office worker says she was left homeless following false conviction

Former Post Office worker says she was left homeless following false conviction

Former Post Office worker says she was left homeless following false conviction

15 February 2022

Lisa Brennan is among more than 700 subpostmasters and subpostmistresses who were prosecuted based on information from the Horizon IT system.


PM pledges new law to tackle ‘dirty’ Russian money in wake of Ukraine crisis

PM pledges new law to tackle ‘dirty’ Russian money in wake of Ukraine crisis

PM pledges new law to tackle ‘dirty’ Russian money in wake of Ukraine crisis

15 February 2022

MPs from both the Tories and Labour were critical about why it had taken the current tension for the Government to act.


Westminster funding for cost-of-living crisis leaves Wales ‘£9 million worse off’

Westminster funding for cost-of-living crisis leaves Wales ‘£9 million worse off’

Westminster funding for cost-of-living crisis leaves Wales ‘£9 million worse off’

15 February 2022

Welsh Finance Minister Rebecca Evans accused Treasury of ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’.


Johnson: ‘Mixed signals’ from Moscow but diplomacy over Ukraine remains option

Johnson: ‘Mixed signals’ from Moscow but diplomacy over Ukraine remains option

Johnson: ‘Mixed signals’ from Moscow but diplomacy over Ukraine remains option

15 February 2022

The Prime Minister said there was a ‘diplomatic opening’ but Russia could send troops into Ukraine at ‘any time’.


Fox with watering can on head prompts rescue operation

Fox with watering can on head prompts rescue operation

Fox with watering can on head prompts rescue operation

15 February 2022

An RSPCA inspector came to the aid of the suffering animal in Essex.


Covid vaccine developer Gilbert hopes for ‘caution’ when restrictions lift

Covid vaccine developer Gilbert hopes for ‘caution’ when restrictions lift

Covid vaccine developer Gilbert hopes for ‘caution’ when restrictions lift

15 February 2022

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert was speaking after collecting her DBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.


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