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“Nothing changes”: Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks held 7 meetings in 7 weeks with Govt ministers
Two meetings with Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were recorded, along with rendezvous with Gove, Patel and Rees-Mogg.
Covid: ‘Much slower’ reduction of cases in poorer areas as care workers using leave to avoid losing income
“Low-paid staff shouldn’t be losing money they can ill afford when they’re poorly or stopping home to avoid spreading the virus. The system isn’t working. "
Government yet to sign a single quarantine contract with hotel firms
The new policy aimed at stemming the spread of new Covid-19 variants is set to come in next week.
‘Screwed up’ – Elton John and Ronan Keating slam Brexit deal agreed for British musicians
“The situation we’re currently in is ridiculous. Music is one of Britain’s greatest cultural exports. It’s a £5.8bn industry that got left out of the Brexit trade negotiations when others weren’t.”
Teen terrorist – who led neo-Nazi cell from grandmother’s house – walks free from court
He had collected a significant amount of far-right material. It included bomb-making instructions, ingredients for napalm, how to make Molotov cocktails, build an AK47 assault rifle, and engage in knife combat.
People turned back at border with Northern Ireland as checkpoints begin to operate
People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Irish border without a reasonable excuse face a 100 euro fine.
‘Does Jackie Weaver have any authority?’ Alexa responds to questions about the viral council row
A clip of the December 10 meeting, which was put on Twitter on Thursday afternoon, had been viewed 5.5 million times as of Monday morning.
Crown Estate accused of pushing up renewables prices as BP lands wind farm deal
The Crown Estate owns the seabed off the coast of the UK, so is a vital part of freeing up land for offshore wind projects.
‘Far too many people have experienced austerity, hunger and destitution’ due to ‘UK Government policies’
UN analysis had “pointed to the systematic failings of the UK welfare system that have left people in hardship and crisis”.