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Legal challenge over abortion services in Northern Ireland to start

Legal challenge over abortion services in Northern Ireland to start

Legal challenge over abortion services in Northern Ireland to start

25 May 2021

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is challenging the Secretary of State and Stormont over services not having been commissioned yet.


Mother of Babes in the Wood victim pondering legal action against Martin Bashir

Mother of Babes in the Wood victim pondering legal action against Martin Bashir

Mother of Babes in the Wood victim pondering legal action against Martin Bashir

25 May 2021

Michelle Hadaway says the journalist borrowed some of her daughter’s clothing for DNA testing 30 years ago and never returned it.


Gunmen guilty of mistaken identity murder of autistic ‘gentle giant’

Gunmen guilty of mistaken identity murder of autistic ‘gentle giant’

Gunmen guilty of mistaken identity murder of autistic ‘gentle giant’

25 May 2021

Chad Gordon was shot dead when he opened his door to a pair of assassins in north London last May.


Concerns raised over scope of draft Online Safety Bill

Concerns raised over scope of draft Online Safety Bill

Concerns raised over scope of draft Online Safety Bill

25 May 2021

The Lords Communications and Digital Committee has urged the Government to expand the reach of the proposed new laws.


Poots: Relations between NI and the Republic have never been worse

Poots: Relations between NI and the Republic have never been worse

Poots: Relations between NI and the Republic have never been worse

25 May 2021

The new DUP leader blamed the Northern Ireland Protocol for the poor diplomatic situation.


Children needing mental health support ‘are ping ponged between services’

Children needing mental health support ‘are ping ponged between services’

Children needing mental health support ‘are ping ponged between services’

25 May 2021

Samaritans said those in need of help are not getting support early enough.


Johnson criticised as Tories apologise for failures over discrimination claims

Johnson criticised as Tories apologise for failures over discrimination claims

Johnson criticised as Tories apologise for failures over discrimination claims

25 May 2021

An independent investigation into alleged discrimination within the Tories found ‘anti-Muslim sentiment remains a problem’ in the party.


Cocaine worth £80m found washed up on East Sussex beaches

Cocaine worth £80m found washed up on East Sussex beaches

Cocaine worth £80m found washed up on East Sussex beaches

25 May 2021

The drugs, which were wrapped in waterproof bags and attached to life jackets to make them float, are believed to have originated in South America.


Jurors hear claims of 12 ‘possible’ contributory factors in ex-player’s death

Jurors hear claims of 12 ‘possible’ contributory factors in ex-player’s death

Jurors hear claims of 12 ‘possible’ contributory factors in ex-player’s death

25 May 2021

Pc Benjamin Monk denies the murder and manslaughter of former Premier League striker Dalian Atkinson.


Department for Education had ‘no plan’ for dealing with Covid disruption – MPs

Department for Education had ‘no plan’ for dealing with Covid disruption – MPs

Department for Education had ‘no plan’ for dealing with Covid disruption – MPs

25 May 2021

Pupils had ‘very unequal experiences’ during school closures at the start of the pandemic, a report said.


Covid guidance for Indian variant hotspots ‘amounts to lockdown by stealth’

Covid guidance for Indian variant hotspots ‘amounts to lockdown by stealth’

Covid guidance for Indian variant hotspots ‘amounts to lockdown by stealth’

25 May 2021

Almost two million people across eight areas in England are being advised to limit their social interactions indoors and not to travel.


Patel urged to allow Daniel Morgan report publication to give family answers

Patel urged to allow Daniel Morgan report publication to give family answers

Patel urged to allow Daniel Morgan report publication to give family answers

25 May 2021

Baroness O’Loan, who chairs the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel, asked the Home Office to guarantee the report will be published by June 16.


Tory peer urges BBC to publish Balen report into Israeli-Palestinian coverage

Tory peer urges BBC to publish Balen report into Israeli-Palestinian coverage

Tory peer urges BBC to publish Balen report into Israeli-Palestinian coverage

25 May 2021

The Lords saw questions about Lord Dyson’s inquiry into the 1995 Panorama Diana interview.


Rainy May to end with warm spell over bank holiday weekend

Rainy May to end with warm spell over bank holiday weekend

Rainy May to end with warm spell over bank holiday weekend

25 May 2021

London and central parts of England could see temperatures climb to as much as 23C over the weekend.


Thousands continue to cross English Channel as crime gangs target high profits

Thousands continue to cross English Channel as crime gangs target high profits

Thousands continue to cross English Channel as crime gangs target high profits

25 May 2021

More than 3,100 people have made the journey to the UK so far this year after a record year in 2020, according to analysis.


Crowd pilot events ‘a real success’ as just 15 cases of Covid-19 reported

Crowd pilot events ‘a real success’ as just 15 cases of Covid-19 reported

Crowd pilot events ‘a real success’ as just 15 cases of Covid-19 reported

25 May 2021

Oliver Dowden said he is ‘very hopeful’ that theatres will be allowed to sell all seats instead of keeping some empty.


Harry and Meghan’s former Sussex Royal foundation did not breach charity law

Harry and Meghan’s former Sussex Royal foundation did not breach charity law

Harry and Meghan’s former Sussex Royal foundation did not breach charity law

25 May 2021

The Charity Commission found all transfer of funds were lawful, but said the MWX Foundation should have done more to document its decision-making.


Baroness Warsi ‘vindicated’ as Tory Islamophobia report criticises PM Johnson

Baroness Warsi ‘vindicated’ as Tory Islamophobia report criticises PM Johnson

Baroness Warsi ‘vindicated’ as Tory Islamophobia report criticises PM Johnson

25 May 2021

The Tory peer listed criticism of the PM’s comments on women wearing the burka as proof of the party’s Islamophobia problem.


MP Rob Roberts faces six-week suspension for sexual misconduct

MP Rob Roberts faces six-week suspension for sexual misconduct

MP Rob Roberts faces six-week suspension for sexual misconduct

25 May 2021

The Delyn MP has been stripped of the Conservative whip following the publication of a report into his conduct.


UK experiment points to a solution to one of fusion energy’s hottest problems

UK experiment points to a solution to one of fusion energy’s hottest problems

UK experiment points to a solution to one of fusion energy’s hottest problems

25 May 2021

Fusion energy is based on the same principle by which stars create heat and light.


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