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British climber back home after record-breaking 16th Everest summit
British climber back home after record-breaking 16th Everest summit
20 May 2022
Kenton Cool, 48, was met by his family at Heathrow after recording the most climbs of any non-Sherpa.
Around 30 people warned over contents of Sue Gray partygate report
Around 30 people warned over contents of Sue Gray partygate report
20 May 2022
It is thought that most of the letters were sent out on Thursday, as police concluded their inquiry into lockdown breaches at the heart of Government.
Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services
Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services
20 May 2022
Trains between Scotland and England were delayed on Friday due to overhead cable damage at Carstairs.
Veteran amputee completes 2,000km charity cycle across the UK
Veteran amputee completes 2,000km charity cycle across the UK
20 May 2022
Stuart Croxford, from Cornwall, had his right leg amputated in 2014 after he was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan.
Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19
Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19
20 May 2022
The First Minister said she had been experiencing ‘mild symptoms’ on Friday evening.
Bank Governor ‘mis-spoke’ with ‘apocalyptic’ food price warning, minister claims
Bank Governor ‘mis-spoke’ with ‘apocalyptic’ food price warning, minister claims
20 May 2022
International trade minister Ranil Jayawardena says he ‘wouldn’t have used’ the language Andrew Bailey did to describe the rising cost of living.
John Shuttleworth gig in Peak District cave halted after fan is trapped in tree
John Shuttleworth gig in Peak District cave halted after fan is trapped in tree
20 May 2022
The man had been walking to the comedy event at Peak Cavern in Castleton when he slipped and fell.
Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters
Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters
20 May 2022
The Taoiseach was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government.
‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems
‘No pacts’ with Labour to beat Tories in upcoming by-elections, say Lib Dems
20 May 2022
Sir Ed Davey’s comments come after the Lib Dems’ deputy leader would not rule out a deal with Sir Keir Starmer’s party to defeat the Conservatives.
British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands
British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands
20 May 2022
Paul Johnston said wrangling over the Northern Ireland Protocol has hit relations between Dublin and London.
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol
20 May 2022
The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders.
Google new teachers to improve safeguarding, says Government
Google new teachers to improve safeguarding, says Government
20 May 2022
Recruiters should their use professional judgement about information found online about shortlisted candidates, ministers suggested.
Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship
Boris Johnson says it is ‘magnifique’ father Stanley has French citizenship
20 May 2022
The Prime Minister’s father, a former MEP, said he is ‘absolutely delighted’ to have acquired the nationality.
Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage
Government staff work in corridors over desks shortage
20 May 2022
The news came after Department for Education staff were told to return to the office.
Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims
Supermarket tankers fill up on Russian diesel, Greenpeace claims
20 May 2022
Campaigners say a shipment arrived at the Navigator Terminals in Essex.
University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge
University discriminated against anxious student who killed herself – judge
20 May 2022
The University of Bristol must pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart £50,000 in damages for breaching its duties under the Equalities Act.
Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend
Wind and rain to hit UK but hopes are high for a warmer Jubilee weekend
20 May 2022
By next week rain will sweep across most of the country as a result of a strengthening of the jet stream.
Man cleared of killing father of four in park in case of ‘mistaken identity’
Man cleared of killing father of four in park in case of ‘mistaken identity’
20 May 2022
Dean Edwards suffered ‘catastrophic injuries’ after being shot once through the back of the head as he walked through a park in south-east London.
Sturgeon: Brexit underlined ‘democratic deficit’ in UK
Sturgeon: Brexit underlined ‘democratic deficit’ in UK
20 May 2022
The Scottish First Minister was speaking as she met Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill in Edinburgh on Friday.
Cabinet Secretary blocked from giving evidence on partygate to committee
Cabinet Secretary blocked from giving evidence on partygate to committee
20 May 2022
The hearing was due to discuss the Downing Street parties, civil service appointments, and job cuts.