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Steel industry leaders in plea to be added to self isolation exemption list

The Government has been criticised for not including steel in the list of sectors where firms can apply to have workers tested rather than self-isolating if they are “pinged” by the NHS app..

Giggs kicked ex in back and threw her naked out of hotel room court told

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs allegedly kicked his ex-girlfriend in the back and threw her naked out of their hotel bedroom, a court has heard..

Amy Winehouse remembered on 10th anniversary of her death

The anniversary has been met with a flurry of books and documentaries recalling the star’s musical highs and difficult final years..

No confidence in Home Secretary says Police Federation amid pay row

Priti Patel has confirmed police officers earning more than £24,000 would be hit by the freeze. Those earning less will be given an annual rise of £250..

NHS staff in England will get 3 pay rise after day of confusion

NHS staff in England are to receive a 3% pay increase after a day of confusion ended with an announcement that the Government had accepted recommendations from the pay review body..

Sale of Channel 4 a high risk and damaging path chairman

The chairman of Channel 4 has warned the Government against going down the “high-risk and damaging path” of privatising the broadcaster..

Cummings We talked about replacing Johnson as PM one month after election win

Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings said he was looking to oust Boris Johnson as Prime Minister only weeks after helping him secure an 80-seat majority..

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew reach space

Billionaire Jeff Bezos reached the edge of space after taking off on Blue Origin’s first human flight..

British Gas dispute ends as workers accept improved pay deal

A long-running dispute at British Gas has ended after workers accepted an improved pay deal, their union has announced..

First ever amber extreme heat warning issued

The Met office has issued it's first ever amber extreme heat warning as parts of the UK are set to reach 33 degrees C.

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Three people have died after the emergency services rescued them from water as England experienced the hottest day of the year so far..

Unions step up demands for a long awaited pay rise for NHS workers

The Government is being warned that a long awaited pay rise for NHS staff will be an insult if it is only a slight increase on 1%..