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MP accused of sexually assaulting teenage boy suspended by Tories

An MP suspended by the Tories is facing trial accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008, it can be revealed..

Findings of report into private detective Daniel Morgans death in 1987 are national shame son says

The son of Daniel Morgan has labelled the findings of a report into his father’s death a “national shame”, as he criticised the Metropolitan Police for its response..

Royal British Legion to stop selling poppies in the EU due to Brexit

The Royal British Legion will no longer sell poppies in the European Union due to red tape following Brexit, according to reports..

Gareth Southgate calls for patience after Englands stalemate against Scotland

Gareth Southgate called on supporters to stick with the players after some England fans booed the team following the lacklustre goalless European Championship draw against old rivals Scotland..

Everyone aged 18 or over in England now able to book Covid vaccine

For the first time, all adults are now eligible to get an appointment for their first jab.

Chesham and Amersham shockwave puts crack in Tory Blue Wall

The party lost councillors in places including Tunbridge Wells, Surrey and Oxfordshire, as well as the West of England mayoralty..

Kanye West life size crucifixion sculpture going on sale for the first time

A life-size fibreglass sculpture of Kanye West reimagined as a golden Christ is among a collection of contemporary artworks going on sale for the first time..

Ryanair to begin legal action over travel traffic light system

They are calling for more transparency over how Whitehall decides which countries qualify for the green list.

Officials consider how vaccines could open up summer holidays

This could mean the return of holidays to popular summer hotspots such as Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, which are all currently on the UK’s amber list..

MPs back extension of Covid 19 restrictions until July 19

MPs have approved the extension of coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19, after Boris Johnson faced pressure from members of his own party over the delay..

Wales take huge step towards Euro 2020 knockout stage with win over Turkey

Wales took a huge step towards the knockout stage of Euro 2020 by beating Turkey 2-0 in Baku..

Ban urged of online anonymity to tackle abuse as Jo Cox remembered in Parliament

A ban has been urged of online anonymity to tackle cyber abuse as tributes were paid at Westminster to the “inspirational” MP Jo Cox on the fifth anniversary of her murder..

Government Criticised for Lack of Climate Action

Urgent action needed to ensure UK can cope with climate impacts, advisers warn.

Ariana Grande and James Corden celebrate end of US lockdowns in musical skit

Ariana Grande joined James Corden for one of her first TV appearances since getting married, celebrating the end of mass lockdowns in the US as California fully reopened its economy and New York lifted its remaining restrictions..

Victim of paedophile Barry Bennell takes legal action against ex Butlins owners

A victim of paedophile Barry Bennell is taking legal action against the previous owners of Butlin’s after the football coach groomed him while working at a holiday park..

Ministers will make Covid vaccines mandatory for care home staff

The Government has held a consultation into the controversial proposal as a measure to protect the most vulnerable from contracting Covid-19..

Judge approves Weinsteins extradition for California rape case

A New York judge has approved disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s extradition to California, where he faces additional sexual assault charges..

Met Police conducts a new forensic review of Daniel Morgans murder

The Metropolitan Police has insisted there is still a chance that the murder of Daniel Morgan could be solved, 34 years on..

UK and Australia agree post Brexit free trade deal

Mr Johnson and his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, announced the agreement on Tuesday despite concerns from farmers on both sides over the deal..

UK faces two more days of scorching weather before thunderstorms

Tuesday and Wednesday will be warm, but things are set to change from Thursday.