Knife possession offences rise above 14,000 to 10-year high
There were 14,219 offences for possession of an article with a blade or point dealt with by the police and courts in England and Wales in 2019.
EU condemns Trump travel ban as coronavirus spreads
The restrictions announced by Donald Trump do not apply to the United Kingdom.
Coronavirus UK – Mass gatherings in Scotland to be cancelled
The First Minister said she will advise the restriction comes into force from Monday.
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Ireland announces Coronavirus shutdown
The decision comes ahead of UK’s COBRA meeting
Call to cancel new coal plants worldwide as renewables ‘out-compete’ on cost
A study has found installing wind or solar farms now costs less than new coal-fired power stations in all major markets.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns ‘web not working for women’ on 31st anniversary
The inventor of the World Wide Web has used an open letter on its 31st birthday to warn of ongoing gender inequality online.
Australia’s High Court hears appeal from Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell was sentenced a year ago to six years in prison for molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Think-tank warns over £575 yearly blow to households after ‘grim’ forecast
The Resolution Foundation said this came before the impact of the coronavirus is factored in.