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Caroline’s Law: Petition signed by 850,000 calls for end to ‘media bullying’
The petition was started following the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack.
Book challenging gender roles in emergency services hailed as ‘incredible’
Children’s book My Mummy Is A Firefighter aims to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the emergency services.
Putin’s new amendments revere God and ban same-sex marriage
Opponents have described the proposals as part of the president’s efforts to remain in charge after his six-year term ends in 2024.
Carers, chefs and farm staff are skilled workers – immigration poll suggests
YouGov carried out a survey on British adults after the Government announced its visa plans.
Doctors call for end to ‘inhumane’ corridor care in hospitals
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said many patients are being cared for in corridors because hospitals are ‘full’.
Government’s Coronavirus battle plan like ‘episode of Dad’s Army’
The Government has unveiled its plan for dealing with widespread coronavirus infection across the UK.
#Breakfastgate trends on Twitter as Brexit negotiations descend into farce
David Frost and his team were reported to have tucked in to a "patriotic breakfast" before negotiations kicked off.
Tommy Robinson ‘arrested over assault at Center Parcs pool’
Reports said Robinson got into a dispute with a man at Woburn Forest Center Parcs.
Green groups welcome moves to end block on onshore wind
An official announcement is expected that will allow the renewable technology to compete for subsidies.