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Another Madeley moment: GMB host attributes scientist’s stance on mask-wearing to communist beliefs
He accused her of having a "political bent" by wanting the state to tell people what to do.
Reaction as ‘courageous and dedicated’ NHS awarded George Cross
"Gestures have become insults," one person said, while others said the move was "so utterly unimaginative".
‘Global Britain?’: UK minister for Africa confuses Zambia with Zimbabwe at state funeral
The reaction of Cyril Ramaphosa says it all!
World largest ever trial of four-day working week ‘an overwhelming success’
"The Icelandic shorter working week journey tells us that not only is it possible to work less in modern times, but that progressive change is possible too."
Pub landlord celebrated lucrative Covid contract by buying £1.3m country manor
Hinpack Limited, which had no experience of supplying medical equipment, picked up a £30 million deal to provide test tubes for Covid tests.
£35,000 raised for crying German girl targetted by England fans
The money has been raised to show that "not everyone from the UK is horrible and that we care."
Cladding: Jenrick argues those in houses more likely to be victims of fire than in high-rise blocks
Taxpayers are currently forking out £5 billion in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze, in which 72 people lost their lives.
Plastic in our oceans may have already changed the planet…forever
It has reached a tipping point - triggering effects we will not be able to reverse.
Anger as hundreds of private consultants are earning over £1,000 a day
"Here's an idea for Sajid Javid stop paying management consultants £300,000 a year and give our NHS and social care staff a pay rise."