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Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim will look at Russian involvement

Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim will look at Russian involvement

Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim will look at Russian involvement

30 March 2021

Baroness Hallett said Dawn Sturgess’ inquest would be ‘fair, fearless and thorough’, after the 44-year-old was poisoned in 2018.


Ministers and schools must do more to prevent sexual abuse, charity leaders say

Ministers and schools must do more to prevent sexual abuse, charity leaders say

Ministers and schools must do more to prevent sexual abuse, charity leaders say

30 March 2021

The majority of girls and young women have experienced harassment behaviours while at school, university or college, a survey found.


Police backed over Sarah Everard vigil despite ‘PR disaster’

Police backed over Sarah Everard vigil despite ‘PR disaster’

Police backed over Sarah Everard vigil despite ‘PR disaster’

30 March 2021

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found officers were not heavy-handed and remained ‘calm and professional’.


Unclear where or when nurse Mary Agyapong was exposed to Covid-19 – coroner

Unclear where or when nurse Mary Agyapong was exposed to Covid-19 – coroner

Unclear where or when nurse Mary Agyapong was exposed to Covid-19 – coroner

30 March 2021

Ms Agyapong died on April 12 last year, five days after giving birth to her second child.


Sadiq Khan warns of ‘mass unemployment’ when furlough ends in autumn

Sadiq Khan warns of ‘mass unemployment’ when furlough ends in autumn

Sadiq Khan warns of ‘mass unemployment’ when furlough ends in autumn

30 March 2021

The London mayor said his focus will be ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ if he is re-elected on May 6.


Captain Sir Tom Moore’s book of wisdom was to be titled Eat Your Porridge

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s book of wisdom was to be titled Eat Your Porridge

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s book of wisdom was to be titled Eat Your Porridge

30 March 2021

Before Sir Tom’s death on February 2, the book was due for release on what would have been his 101st birthday on April 30.


Sobriety ankle tags introduced for criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled offences

Sobriety ankle tags introduced for criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled offences

Sobriety ankle tags introduced for criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled offences

30 March 2021

The scheme is being launched for offenders in England following a successful roll out in Wales.


No charges recommended over ‘Covid breaches’ at Bobby Storey funeral

No charges recommended over ‘Covid breaches’ at Bobby Storey funeral

No charges recommended over ‘Covid breaches’ at Bobby Storey funeral

30 March 2021

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill was among Sinn Fein figures interviewed by police.


UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll passed 150,000 in mid-March

UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll passed 150,000 in mid-March

UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll passed 150,000 in mid-March

30 March 2021

The highest number of deaths to occur on a single day was 1,469 on January 19.


Sturgeon: Easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland to go ahead as planned

Sturgeon: Easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland to go ahead as planned

Sturgeon: Easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland to go ahead as planned

30 March 2021

The First Minister said that further relaxation of rules would continue despite coronavirus cases plateauing rather than declining.


London Mayor: Treatment of Grenfell residents’ ‘prophetic complaints’ a disgrace

London Mayor: Treatment of Grenfell residents’ ‘prophetic complaints’ a disgrace

London Mayor: Treatment of Grenfell residents’ ‘prophetic complaints’ a disgrace

30 March 2021

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster heard submissions from Sadiq Khan.


Keeping museums and galleries closed when shops reopen is ‘extraordinary’

Keeping museums and galleries closed when shops reopen is ‘extraordinary’

Keeping museums and galleries closed when shops reopen is ‘extraordinary’

30 March 2021

A tourism industry leader made the comment as he revealed major attractions suffered a 70% decline in visitor numbers last year due to the pandemic.


Fortnite maker files Apple complaint to competition watchdog

Fortnite maker files Apple complaint to competition watchdog

Fortnite maker files Apple complaint to competition watchdog

30 March 2021

Epic Games has accused Apple of anti-competitive behaviour over its App Store policies.


In Pictures: Sun-seekers enjoy sizzling spring weather

In Pictures: Sun-seekers enjoy sizzling spring weather

In Pictures: Sun-seekers enjoy sizzling spring weather

30 March 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged those heading out to ‘proceed with caution’ as England’s lockdown restrictions ease.


Butterflies enjoy ‘good year’ in 2020 – but experts warn over long-term declines

Butterflies enjoy ‘good year’ in 2020 – but experts warn over long-term declines

Butterflies enjoy ‘good year’ in 2020 – but experts warn over long-term declines

30 March 2021

Conservationists said last year was the third good year in a row for British butterflies, but people are forgetting how abundant they used to be.


Ministers should be ashamed of soaring serious crime, say Labour

Ministers should be ashamed of soaring serious crime, say Labour

Ministers should be ashamed of soaring serious crime, say Labour

30 March 2021

A new poster campaign is to be launched by Labour calling for policing to be made a priority by the Government.


Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim Dawn Sturgess ‘will be fearless’

Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim Dawn Sturgess ‘will be fearless’

Inquest into death of Novichok poisoning victim Dawn Sturgess ‘will be fearless’

30 March 2021

The pre-inquest review is being held at the Royal Courts of Justice.


Lottery millionaires team up to build bird boxes for community wildlife project

Lottery millionaires team up to build bird boxes for community wildlife project

Lottery millionaires team up to build bird boxes for community wildlife project

30 March 2021

A group of eight winners and their families have spent lockdown creating nesting places, ready to set up in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in spring


Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil

Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil

Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil

30 March 2021

An investigation found officers at the event did their best to peacefully disperse the crowd.


International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders

International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders

International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders

30 March 2021

Twenty-four world leaders, including Boris Johnson, have put their names to a call for such an agreement.


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