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Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – pol...

The survey was carried out for the child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

Sunak suggested ‘handling the scientists’ and not virus, Covid probe...

The Covid-19 Inquiry heard from former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

Father of Irish-Israeli child hostage says he is living through ‘nig...

Thomas Hand said at a press conference at the Israeli embassy in London that getting Emily back was his ‘reason for living’.

Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by graphs during Covid pandemic, inquiry...

Sir Patrick Vallance is giving evidence to the Covid-19 public inquiry on the Government’s response to the pandemic.

Rishi Sunak was ‘not pleased’ at early prospect of London lockdown

Sir Patrick Vallance’s argument for tighter restrictions due to the early spread of Covid-19 in London was rejected by ministers.

Man who stalked and killed Gracie Spinks died by suicide, coroner ru...

Michael Sellers was found dead 150 metres away from where he had killed Ms Spinks.

Patrick Vallance says ministers knew ‘following the science’ mantra...

The Government’s former chief scientific adviser told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry ministers may have ‘hid behind’ the phrase.

Tories to push for more parliamentary time to quiz Matheson over iPa...

The Health Secretary racked up a near-£11,000 bill for a parliamentary iPad, which he later said was caused by his children watching football.

Two 12-year-olds accused of murder appear before Crown Court judge

The youths cannot be named because of their age.

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ du...

The former chief scientific adviser said then-prime minister Boris Johnson had begun to consider lockdown options in February 2020.

Police release video footage of raid on large cannabis factory in ci...

Police executed a search warrant in the early hours of Monday at the building in Winchester city centre and arrested a 54-year-old man.

Misconduct hearing ‘at earliest opportunity’ for officer who shot 28...

The Met marksman, known as W80, was involved in a lengthy legal battle with a police watchdog over whether they should face a disciplinary hearing.

Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground.

Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment

A Treasury minister ruled out changes after senior Tory John Glen questioned whether the money could be better spent elsewhere.

Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child star...

Speaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Mr Sunak announced a new virtual hub to link UK scientists with global research initiatives.

Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secur...

Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India for 2,208 days.

Man arrested following death of woman in ‘domestic-related incident’...

Officers were called to the property on Dearnley Street at 6.43pm on Sunday, the force said.

Man arrested after the death of a woman in Dewsbury

Officers were called to a property at 6.43pm on Sunday where the woman was found ‘seriously injured’.

Inquiry says Ofsted viewed as ‘not fit for purpose’

The Beyond Ofsted inquiry called for ‘transformational change’ to the body.

What the papers say – November 20

A variety of stories feature on the front of the UK’s newspapers on Monday.