A-level results fiasco has put university students at risk – Lib Dem leader
The rising Covid-19 problem at universities has been made worse by the Government’s “incompetence” over A-level results, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.
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John Lennon’s killer apologises to Yoko Ono for his ‘despicable act’
John Lennon’s killer has apologised to the singer’s widow, Yoko Ono, saying he thinks about the “despicable act” all the time and accepts he may spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Most pension savers ‘unsure if retirement pots are environmentally friendly’
More than two-thirds (68%) of pension holders do not know how sustainable their retirement pots are, research has found.
Majority of 18 to 34-year-olds lack savings to cover income shocks, survey finds
Two-thirds of 18 to 34-year-olds do not have adequate savings in place to deal with financial shocks, a survey has found.
Revenge porn helpline reveals surge in cases
The UK’s revenge porn helpline has dealt with more cases so far this year than it did during the whole of 2019, amid fears of a post-lockdown “new normal”.
Government to blame for workers’ reluctance over office return, says Sorrell
Marketing supremo Sir Martin Sorrell has slammed the Government’s campaign to get people back to their offices, saying it has “itself to blame” as workers shun public transport over Covid-19 safety fears.
Sir Mick Jagger has pride of place in Tantra exhibition
Sir Mick Jagger has a place in the British Museum’s new Tantra exhibition – but not thanks to his lothario reputation.
Singer-songwriter to set up Scotland’s first record label for ex-offenders
A singer-songwriter is setting up what is believed to be Scotland’s first record label for former prisoners.
Harry Dunn’s alleged killer ‘interested in’ virtual trial in UK
Harry Dunn’s alleged killer has always been interested in, and remains willing to discuss the possibility of, a virtual trial in the UK, the PA news agency understands.
Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US
The family of Harry Dunn has filed a civil claim for damages against his alleged killer in the United States.
Early Godfather script belonging to Hollywood mogul Robert Evans up for auction
An early script from seminal Hollywood film The Godfather and a painting from Impressionist Pierre-August Renoir are among the items going under the hammer as part of an auction of famed movie producer Robert Evans’ estate.
Harry Dunn’s family to meet with top prosecutor amid talks over trial in absence
The family of Harry Dunn has been invited to a meeting with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amid Government discussions about the possibility of a trial in the absence of the teenager’s alleged killer.
Legacy giving in wills has surged, says legal services provider
The number of people leaving donations to charities in their wills has jumped by 56% in the past 12 months compared with a year earlier, according to a legal services provider.
Assaults on police officers up by 21% over lockdown, with rise in spitting
Police forces across the UK have suffered a 21% increase in assaults on their officers over the lockdown period.
Proportion of state school pupils at Cambridge rises after A-level exams fiasco
The proportion of state school students starting at Cambridge University this autumn will reach a record high after the institution increased its intake as a result of the exams fiasco.
Harry Dunn’s family drop plan to sue US government in bid for ‘resolution’
The family of Harry Dunn have withdrawn their intention to sue the US government in a bid to find a “resolution to the impasse”.
‘They enslaved me’ – asylum seeker recalls horrors of her journey to Britain
Sitting with her baby girl close beside her, Mussarrat is in her 30s and living in the UK while she waits for her asylum claim to be processed.
Hays boss insists no ‘turning our back on the office’ after Covid-19 lockdown
The boss of recruitment giant Hays has said there will be no “turning our back on the office”, and insisted employees will return to their workplaces once Covid-19 fears ease.
Orphaned hare returns to visit family who saved and reared her
A family which hand-reared an orphan baby hare is continuing to receive visits from the animal weeks after she was released back into the wild.
Harry Dunn’s mother vows to continue fight for justice on anniversary of death
Harry Dunn’s mother has marked the anniversary of her son’s death by saying his name is “forever written into history” – and vowed to carry on his family’s fight for justice.
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 11th time
John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for an 11th time and will remain behind bars for at least another two years, a representative for the New York parole board told the PA news agency.
Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland
The Attorney General is considering the possibility of trying Harry Dunn’s alleged killer virtually or in her absence, the Lord Chancellor has said.
Assange ‘in a lot of pain’ says partner after prison visit
Julian Assange’s partner has visited him in prison for the first time in almost six months, and said he looked much thinner than last time she saw him.
Andrew compared me to his daughters, accuser Virginia Giuffre claims
The Duke of York’s accuser has claimed Andrew played a guessing game about her age when they first met and compared her to his daughters.
‘I am still scared’: Torture survivor who reached UK on rowing boat speaks out
Speaking from an open space in the north of England, Jackson is a young man who has reached the UK after a harrowing journey from north Africa.
Cycling increase for fourth month in a row as lockdown measures eased
Cycling in Scotland increased for the fourth month in a row as the country entered phase three of its route map out of lockdown, according to new figures.
Households fear cost of returning to the office will hit finances – survey
Nearly a quarter of households fear that returning to the office will put their finances under pressure after five months of working from home during lockdown, a survey has shown.
Diners’ club tastecard muscles in on takeaway delivery market with rival service
Diners’ club tastecard has unveiled shock plans to take on the might of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat with a new takeaway delivery and collection service offering customers a permanent discount of at least 10%.
Migrant children to be left with Border Force as council reaches capacity
Any new unaccompanied migrant children arriving on small boats will now be left with Border Force after Kent County Council announced it has reached capacity.
Ed Sheeran’s first demo up for auction after being found in drawer
Ed Sheeran’s first demo – love songs recorded at the age of 13 – is going under the hammer.