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Experts urge Brits to stay at home if they contract new ‘stealth Omicron’ variant
There could already be “significant community transmission” of the BA.2.86 mutation among Brits. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Woman who lost cousin to drugs says decriminalisation calls ‘give hope’
Jolene Crawford has campaigned for change with the group Anyone’s Child following the death of her cousin Alan 15 years ago.
Judge Rinder calls for law change after Lucy Letby’s refusal to attend sentencing
The killers of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa have also not attended sentencing hearings.
Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today
The Labour leader said student life becoming ‘the preserve of the wealthy’ would be a ‘deep betrayal’.
Outrage as Met Police drop cash-for-honours allegations against King’s charity
Republic will now begin a fresh campaign to insist the royals are equal in law and that the police treat them as equals.
Eurovision winner shows the power of music for nursing home residents
The Music Speaks event will see more than 100 residents in 30 nursing homes singing and playing music for an online performance.
Morrisons underwear to include NHS cancer check labels
Labels in the Nutmeg brand’s boxer shorts and crop-top bras will offer advice.
Rapist Met Police officer had more than 700 women in his contacts, court told
Adam Provan was found guilty of raping a fellow police officer six times and twice raping a teenager whom he met on a blind date.
Mason Greenwood leaving Manchester United a relief to many, says Women’s Aid
After a months-long internal investigation into now-dropped allegations, the club said it had mutually agreed with the player on his departure.