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Rich List: Ed Sheeran could become first British billionaire musician
Rich List: Ed Sheeran could become first British billionaire musician
20 May 2022
The singer places 10th on the annual rankings.
Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket
Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket
20 May 2022
Around 150 people were evacuated from the store.
‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges
‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges
20 May 2022
The boy shared extreme right-wing views online.
DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools
DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools
20 May 2022
Nadhim Zahawi said money from the spending review could be used to alleviate the problem.
Central banks drove inflation by printing money, says former Bank boss King
Central banks drove inflation by printing money, says former Bank boss King
20 May 2022
Mervyn King was governor of the Bank during the 2008 financial crisis.
Supermarkets push forward with curbs on unhealthy food despite Government delays
Supermarkets push forward with curbs on unhealthy food despite Government delays
20 May 2022
Tesco said it will remove multi-buy promotions food which are high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS products) by the end of October.
Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan
Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan
20 May 2022
Footage appeared to show the football manager aim a kick at a supporter after he was approached on the pitch at Goodison Park.
Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months
Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months
20 May 2022
Prevalence of the virus continues to decline in all four nations.
Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago
Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago
20 May 2022
The infant was likely to have been in the water for ‘several days’, West Midlands Police said.
Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told
Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told
20 May 2022
Pc Craig Walker said he had seen the 31-year-old stamp on another officer.
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK
20 May 2022
Sajid Javid has updated G7 health ministers on what is known about the spread of the virus.
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
20 May 2022
Some 5,890 landlords started court proceedings against tenants between January and March after issuing them with a Section 21 notice, figures show.
Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store
Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store
20 May 2022
Emergency services were called to the supermarket in Longbridge, south-west of Birmingham,
Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax
Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax
20 May 2022
OEUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said firms need to keep investing in oil and gas for security of energy supply and to back energy transition.
Author Anne Bronte was skilled rock collector, researchers reveal
Author Anne Bronte was skilled rock collector, researchers reveal
20 May 2022
Analysis of specimens she had gathered shows they ‘took skill to recognise and collect’.
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
20 May 2022
A cortege followed as a horse-drawn hearse arrived at the church for the funeral of Katie Kenyon.
Oysters may flourish once more in Belfast with restoration project
Oysters may flourish once more in Belfast with restoration project
20 May 2022
Native oysters in the lough became extinct in 1903 but were rediscovered in 2020 and now a new nursery at Bangor Marina aims to boost numbers.
UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end
UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end
20 May 2022
A weather front will bring showers from the West and cooler temperatures.
Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report
Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report
20 May 2022
Parents with younger children are hardest-hit by a lack of Government support, says the IFS.
Failure to save the Congo Basin forest ‘would mean world loses climate fight’
Failure to save the Congo Basin forest ‘would mean world loses climate fight’
20 May 2022
Officials in Gabon say sustainable forestry and conservation of the rainforest is storing carbon, helping wildlife and providing jobs.