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Coronavirus UK – Teenagers arrested by cops hunting yobs who beat up student from Singapore
The boys, aged 15 and 16, were held by detectives probing the "racially aggravated" assault
Coronavirus UK – Total cases jumps up to 163
The number has risen sharply.
Over a thousand Canary Wharf staff told to work from home after positive coronavirus test
The case is the second such incident in as many days at the London's Canary Wharf financial hub.
‘Trapped, mentally and financially’ – Inquiry into progress of removal of unsafe cladding
A committee will look into the quality and effectiveness of Government support.
Great Barrier Reef under stress after ‘most extensive coral bleaching ever’
Forecasts suggest there will be further episodes of thermal stress.
Watchdog urged to investigate Tory ‘Islamophobia crisis’ with new dossier
The Tories have committed to an inquiry into all forms of discrimination within the party.
The poorest fifth of the British population “no better off than they were in 2004-05”
An emphasis on boosting the national minimum wage while cutting back on benefits has left low-income families worse off after their basic living costs are taken into account.
Lettuce grown in space is safe and nutritious, say astronauts
Some plants were even richer in a number of elements, including potassium, sodium and zinc, although they did have higher levels of bacteria.
Serving Met Police officer arrested for ‘membership of right wing terror group’
The officer, who works in ‘frontline policing’, has been taken to a south London police station, where he remains in custody.