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Covid: Dozens of scientists received death threats – or threats of physical or sexual violence
In one extraordinary case a virologist and his family were placed in a safe house when a military sniper went on the run after leaving a note outlining his intentions to target virologists.
Post-Brexit collapse in EU student recruitment could threaten courses at world-famous institutions
It comes after Boris Johnson’s government decided to end UK participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme.
Twickenham teen stabbed to death on playing field named as Afghan refugee
It was reported that he came to the UK two years ago from Afghanistan in search of a better life.
Tommy Robinson handed lengthy stalking order after harassing ‘distressed’ journalist
"she felt extremely shaken, distressed and unsafe and afraid to go outside."
‘Incompetence:’ Ministers slammed after number of visas issued to foreign truckers revealed
“This incompetence risks causing more empty shelves and more misery for British consumers in the run up to Christmas."
Piers Morgan slams The Rolling Stones’ decision to retire Brown Sugar
The band removed the song from its live sets in the wake of concern over its lyrical content.
Predatory Met officer had sex with woman while investigating her…and borrowed cash
"He took predatory steps for his own sexual gratification and personal gain.”
Musk trolls Bezos after becoming world’s richest, but public unimpressed
Richest man in the world, Elon Musk celebrated by tweeting Jeff Bezos a silver medal emoji.
‘Pure privilege’: John Lewis criticised for ‘middle class’ home insurance ad
The new ad campaign has been labelled ‘privileged’, ‘middle class’ and ‘trashy’.