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More than 4,000 people taken to court in 2020 for breaking coronavirus laws

More than 4,000 people taken to court in 2020 for breaking coronavirus laws

More than 4,000 people taken to court in 2020 for breaking coronavirus laws

20 May 2021

A total of 3,536 people were convicted.


Delay in reporting Indian variant cases to councils ‘resolved quickly’ – No 10

Delay in reporting Indian variant cases to councils ‘resolved quickly’ – No 10

Delay in reporting Indian variant cases to councils ‘resolved quickly’ – No 10

20 May 2021

Labour said ministers ‘need to explain what’s gone wrong’.


Cabinet ministers meet to thrash out Australian trade deal divisions

Cabinet ministers meet to thrash out Australian trade deal divisions

Cabinet ministers meet to thrash out Australian trade deal divisions

20 May 2021

Boris Johnson chaired a meeting of senior ministers to discuss the proposed free-trade agreement.


UK breast implant victims welcome compensation ruling

UK breast implant victims welcome compensation ruling

UK breast implant victims welcome compensation ruling

20 May 2021

A French appeal court said German company TUV Rheinland committed negligence by certifying the PIP implants as safe.


Survey reveals huge price fluctuations for branded groceries

Survey reveals huge price fluctuations for branded groceries

Survey reveals huge price fluctuations for branded groceries

20 May 2021

Which? found Asda had the lowest average prices for the items it checked, while Waitrose and Ocado were the most expensive.


Rare photographs of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to go under the hammer

Rare photographs of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to go under the hammer

Rare photographs of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to go under the hammer

20 May 2021

The album of pictures, which have an estimated value of £1,000 – £2,000, will go on sale at Ewbank’s auctioneers on June 18.


Amateur metal detectorist finds stolen treasure on his first hunt

Amateur metal detectorist finds stolen treasure on his first hunt

Amateur metal detectorist finds stolen treasure on his first hunt

20 May 2021

Charles Cartwright said the find was ‘amazing’, adding: ‘You always hear stories like this, but you never get to be a part of one.’


TikTok gives users the power to delete comments in bulk to combat bullying

TikTok gives users the power to delete comments in bulk to combat bullying

TikTok gives users the power to delete comments in bulk to combat bullying

20 May 2021

The video-sharing platform said the aim was to make the app safer.


Microsoft to finally retire browser Internet Explorer in 2022

Microsoft to finally retire browser Internet Explorer in 2022

Microsoft to finally retire browser Internet Explorer in 2022

20 May 2021

The tech giant will no longer roll out security updates and bug fixes for the ageing browser from next June.


Jury resumes deliberations on mother accused of murdering three children

Jury resumes deliberations on mother accused of murdering three children

Jury resumes deliberations on mother accused of murdering three children

20 May 2021

Deirdre Morley is accused of murdering sons Conor McGinley, nine, and Darragh McGinley, seven, and daughter Carla McGinley, three.


Urban great tits found to be genetically different from cousins in countryside

Urban great tits found to be genetically different from cousins in countryside

Urban great tits found to be genetically different from cousins in countryside

20 May 2021

A study examined 192 of the birds in Malmo, Gothenburg, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Barcelona, Glasgow, Lisbon and Milan.


UK faces ‘start of third wave’ of Covid-19, Sage expert says

UK faces ‘start of third wave’ of Covid-19, Sage expert says

UK faces ‘start of third wave’ of Covid-19, Sage expert says

20 May 2021

Speaking in a personal capacity about the Indian variant, Professor Andrew Hayward said he was ‘very concerned’.


Prostate Cancer UK criticises decision to reject hormone therapy

Prostate Cancer UK criticises decision to reject hormone therapy

Prostate Cancer UK criticises decision to reject hormone therapy

20 May 2021

The charity warned it could leave thousands of men each year without access to a life-extending treatment.


Jail for ‘devious’ offender who tried to frame innocent man over terror attack

Jail for ‘devious’ offender who tried to frame innocent man over terror attack

Jail for ‘devious’ offender who tried to frame innocent man over terror attack

20 May 2021

Gerald Banyard sent two packages to police falsely suggesting Ian Anderson-Boles had links with Westminster attacker Khalid Masood.


Second osprey chick hatches in nest on wildlife reserve

Second osprey chick hatches in nest on wildlife reserve

Second osprey chick hatches in nest on wildlife reserve

20 May 2021

A third egg is yet to hatch in the Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve in Perthshire.


Student Aya Hachem in ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ when shot dead, jury hears

Student Aya Hachem in ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ when shot dead, jury hears

Student Aya Hachem in ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ when shot dead, jury hears

20 May 2021

The teenager was killed in Blackburn, Lancashire, last May.


Lego launches LGBTQ+ ‘Everyone is Awesome’ rainbow set

Lego launches LGBTQ+ ‘Everyone is Awesome’ rainbow set

Lego launches LGBTQ+ ‘Everyone is Awesome’ rainbow set

20 May 2021

The set features 11 figures, each in a different rainbow colour, and will be released to coincide with the start of Pride Month.


Quarter of households plan to buy electric or hybrid car in next five years

Quarter of households plan to buy electric or hybrid car in next five years

Quarter of households plan to buy electric or hybrid car in next five years

20 May 2021

A report by energy regulator Ofgem also found that drivers are still put off by high prices and lack of on-street charging points.


Will rail reforms make my train on time and my ticket cheaper?

Will rail reforms make my train on time and my ticket cheaper?

Will rail reforms make my train on time and my ticket cheaper?

20 May 2021

A new public body is taking over responsibility for Britain’s railways.


American Express fined £90k for sending customers unwanted marketing emails

American Express fined £90k for sending customers unwanted marketing emails

American Express fined £90k for sending customers unwanted marketing emails

20 May 2021

The Information Commissioner’s Office said the card provider sent more than four million marketing emails which Amex defined as servicing emails.


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