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UK politicians offered ‘security operative’ to protect constituency meetings after MP David Amess was murdered
The UK Home Secretary and the Speaker of the House of Commons have offered each MP a “trained and accredited security operative” during constituency surgeries to protect them in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess.
Oct 22, 2021 14:40
'Absolutely nothing to indicate’ another lockdown needed, Johnson says, despite concerns from advisers about rising infections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from the government’s own scientific advisors to impose tougher Covid measures under the so-called ‘Plan B’ scheme after infections rose 17.9% in the past seven days.
Oct 22, 2021 14:46
‘Tsunami of unmet need’: England’s health and social care system ‘exhausted and depleted’ due to staff shortages, report says
The UK’s health and social care watchdog has issued a warning to the government in its annual assessment of the system in England, raising concerns about staff shortages and the risk of people being unable to access support.
Oct 22, 2021 10:45
Give our tax BACK, citizens say as London mayor launches funding scheme for renaming streets in the name of diversity
The mayor of London has unveiled his latest scheme aimed at making the capital more diverse. A £1 million fund will grant community-led organizations up to £25,000 to improve their public places, including changing street names.
Oct 22, 2021 09:35

Assange supporters rally in London, as US prepares new extradition attempt
Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered in London to demand freedom for the jailed WikiLeaks founder. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a fresh legal fight to extradite Assange and try him for espionage.
Oct 23, 2021 15:18
Ex-spy & author of discredited Trump dossier says a ‘queue of people’ would want to play him in a movie, including Daniel Craig
Controversial former British spy Christopher Steele – who wrote the widely-criticized Trump-Russia dossier – said on Saturday that a “queue” of people would want to play him in a film, even suggesting 007 star Daniel Craig.
Oct 23, 2021 12:29
'Absolutely nothing to indicate’ another lockdown needed, Johnson says, despite concerns from advisers about rising infections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from the government’s own scientific advisors to impose tougher Covid measures under the so-called ‘Plan B’ scheme after infections rose 17.9% in the past seven days.
Oct 22, 2021 14:46
UK politicians offered ‘security operative’ to protect constituency meetings after MP David Amess was murdered
The UK Home Secretary and the Speaker of the House of Commons have offered each MP a “trained and accredited security operative” during constituency surgeries to protect them in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess.
Oct 22, 2021 14:40
‘Tsunami of unmet need’: England’s health and social care system ‘exhausted and depleted’ due to staff shortages, report says
The UK’s health and social care watchdog has issued a warning to the government in its annual assessment of the system in England, raising concerns about staff shortages and the risk of people being unable to access support.
Oct 22, 2021 10:45
Give our tax BACK, citizens say as London mayor launches funding scheme for renaming streets in the name of diversity
The mayor of London has unveiled his latest scheme aimed at making the capital more diverse. A £1 million fund will grant community-led organizations up to £25,000 to improve their public places, including changing street names.
Oct 22, 2021 09:35
Nerve disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome added as very rare side effect for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has added a serious nerve disorder as a possible side effect to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a handful of cases were linked to the jab.
Oct 21, 2021 17:48
London music hall bought by megachurch engulfed in child sex abuse scandal after locals oppose plan to use it as Islamic centre
The historic Golders Green Hippodrome has been bought by the controversial Hillsong megachurch — whose founder has been charged with concealing child sex abuse — after locals protested plans to use it as a Shia Islamic centre.
Oct 21, 2021 17:28
‘They must not eat so much’: Tory peer calls for new anti-obesity strategy to combat ‘grossly overweight’ people
Former UK minister Lord Robathan has called on the government to implement a new anti-obesity strategy that tells “grossly overweight” people that “they must not eat so much,” putting more focus on personal responsibility.
Oct 21, 2021 16:31
Welsh police station briefly evacuated after member of public hands in suspected bomb
Police have declared there is no threat after authorities were forced to evacuate Pontypridd police station in south Wales. A member of the public had attempted to hand a suspected bomb to staff on the front desk.
Oct 21, 2021 15:29
One rule for them? UK minister claims MPs can choose whether to wear masks after govt urges public to wear face coverings
UK Health Minister Edward Argar has defended MPs who fail to wear masks in Parliament, claiming they can make an “informed view” on whether to follow guidance despite the health secretary asking the public to wear face coverings.
Oct 21, 2021 14:28
Man charged with MP Amess’ murder plotted for years to kill a lawmaker, considered himself affiliated to Islamic State, court told
Ali Harbi Ali, who has been charged with murder and the preparation of terrorist acts over the killing of MP Sir David Amess, “considered himself affiliated to Islamic State,” Westminster Magistrates Court heard on Thursday.
Oct 21, 2021 14:12

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