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Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told
Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told
20 May 2022
Pc Craig Walker said he had seen the 31-year-old stamp on another officer.
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK
Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK
20 May 2022
Sajid Javid has updated G7 health ministers on what is known about the spread of the virus.
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
20 May 2022
Some 5,890 landlords started court proceedings against tenants between January and March after issuing them with a Section 21 notice, figures show.
Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store
Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store
20 May 2022
Emergency services were called to the supermarket in Longbridge, south-west of Birmingham,
Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax
Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax
20 May 2022
OEUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said firms need to keep investing in oil and gas for security of energy supply and to back energy transition.
Author Anne Bronte was skilled rock collector, researchers reveal
Author Anne Bronte was skilled rock collector, researchers reveal
20 May 2022
Analysis of specimens she had gathered shows they ‘took skill to recognise and collect’.
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
20 May 2022
A cortege followed as a horse-drawn hearse arrived at the church for the funeral of Katie Kenyon.
Oysters may flourish once more in Belfast with restoration project
Oysters may flourish once more in Belfast with restoration project
20 May 2022
Native oysters in the lough became extinct in 1903 but were rediscovered in 2020 and now a new nursery at Bangor Marina aims to boost numbers.
UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end
UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end
20 May 2022
A weather front will bring showers from the West and cooler temperatures.
Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report
Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report
20 May 2022
Parents with younger children are hardest-hit by a lack of Government support, says the IFS.
Failure to save the Congo Basin forest ‘would mean world loses climate fight’
Failure to save the Congo Basin forest ‘would mean world loses climate fight’
20 May 2022
Officials in Gabon say sustainable forestry and conservation of the rainforest is storing carbon, helping wildlife and providing jobs.
Rishi Sunak and wife hit rich list with £730m fortune amid cost-of-living crisis
Rishi Sunak and wife hit rich list with £730m fortune amid cost-of-living crisis
20 May 2022
Driven by Akshata Murty’s £690 million stake in Infosys, the Chancellor and his wife entered the Sunday Times list for the first time.
Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry
Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry
20 May 2022
National Museums Scotland has acquired a collection of bottled whiskies, packaging and related material as part of a new collection.
Dominic Raab asks BBC presenter how much petrol is in cost-of-living clash
Dominic Raab asks BBC presenter how much petrol is in cost-of-living clash
20 May 2022
The moment came after BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt asked the deputy prime minister how much a litre of diesel costs.
Bank of England’s chief economist signals support for further rate rises
Bank of England’s chief economist signals support for further rate rises
20 May 2022
Huw Pill said the tightening of monetary policy ‘still has further to run’.
Taoiseach accuses UK Government of ‘moving too far’ over NI Protocol
Taoiseach accuses UK Government of ‘moving too far’ over NI Protocol
20 May 2022
Micheal Martin is in Belfast for meetings with political leaders amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.
‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister
‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister
20 May 2022
Dominic Raab said he wanted to ‘manage expectations’ about the plan.
Scotland Yard urged not to leave people ‘in the dark’ over partygate probe
Scotland Yard urged not to leave people ‘in the dark’ over partygate probe
20 May 2022
Sue Gray’s inquiry into Downing Street lockdown breaches is expected early next week.
Alcohol and tobacco sales boost retailers in April despite price hikes
Alcohol and tobacco sales boost retailers in April despite price hikes
20 May 2022
The retail sector saw sales rising 1.4% in April, the Office for National Statistics said.
Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser
Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser
20 May 2022
Nimco Ali was appointed by Priti Patel to advise the Home Office in 2020.