Simeon Francis, 35, was found unresponsive in his cell at Torquay police station
Police at UK ports will be able to stop, question, search and detain individuals to determine whether they are a spy as part of a range of measures being put before Parliament today. The new Schedule 3 powers were introduced as part of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, in response to the poisoning […]
Places of worship across England will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15 June, the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed today (Sunday 7 June). This decision follows discussions between the Government and representatives of major faiths through the Places of Worship Taskforce which the Communities Secretary has chaired. From Monday 15 June […]
All eligible care homes who need them will have received tests regardless of symptoms, with kits being delivered across the country. Since the launch of whole care home testing the government has provided 1,071,103 test kits to 8,984 care homes, and we are now able send out over 50,000 test kits a day. As well […]
The award to Huzaifa Ahmad (Co-Founder and CEO Rizq) and Syed Hassaan Irfan (Executive Director, Rizq), recognised their work providing food security to local communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. celef the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering The call with Her Majesty The Queen also marked National Volunteering Week in […]
Evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) previously confirmed face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission if you are suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms. NHS staff already wear face masks in clinical areas within 2 metres of a patient, but this new guidance applies to everyone working in all […]
Millions of renters across England and Wales will receive greater protection after the government extended the suspension of new evictions until 23 August. The extension announced by the Housing Secretary today (5 June 2020) takes the moratorium on evictions to a total of five months to ensure that renters continue to have certainty and security. […]
The sunniest UK spring on record has led to a bumper crop of extra sweet British strawberries. The news means that growers have been left with more of the crop than planned but now Tesco has stepped in to help by putting 1 kilo boxes on sale from today for £3. As a result of […]
Clear disproportionality revealed in number of police arrests and fines in London
Nicola Sturgeon says she is rethinking lockdown easing as 800 dispersal notices issued on Saturday