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Government was wrong on risk of Aids to blood scandal victims, inquiry told

Lord John Patten said a leaflet to discourage people at high risk of contracting Aids from donating blood should have been distributed faster.

Body found as search continues for workers trapped by tunnel collapse in Kashmir

Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU

DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against raiding ‘honey pot’ with oil and gas windfall tax

Two paragliders killed in Germany amid warning over storms

Central banks drove inflation by printing money, says former Bank boss King

Seven treated for breathing problems after incident at Sainsbury’s store

Joe Biden starts Asia trip with global issues and technology on agenda

Oil and gas industries reject call for windfall tax

At least three injured in ‘family-related’ stabbing attack near Oslo

Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest

UK braces for a dampener as spell of warm weather comes to an end

Failure to save the Congo Basin forest ‘would mean world loses climate fight’

‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister

Jay Blades appointed first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University

Sri Lanka closes schools and limits work amid fuel shortage

Alcohol and tobacco sales boost retailers in April despite price hikes

Australia set to go to the polls in expected close election

Man jailed for 24 years over wildfire that killed 12 condors

Rich List 2022: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

Consultation opens on plans to expand London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone

What the papers say – May 20

Camilla laughs after being presented with stress ball made from beaver fur

Charles urges nations to ‘learn from traditional knowledge’ to save the planet

Camilla says women fleeing abuse ‘have nothing to be ashamed of’ in refuge visit

Charles test drives Canadian Rangers’ snowmobile

Boris Johnson overhauls No 10 as he awaits Sue Gray parties report

Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months

Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket

Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK

‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges

Supermarkets push forward with curbs on unhealthy food despite Government delays

Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago

Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told

Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices

Parents spending £10,000 a year on childcare – report

Oysters may flourish once more in Belfast with restoration project

Rishi Sunak and wife hit rich list with £730m fortune amid cost-of-living crisis

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty make Sunday Times Rich List with £730m fortune

Bank of England’s chief economist signals support for further rate rises

Scotland Yard urged not to leave people ‘in the dark’ over partygate probe

Russian troops ‘likely to redeploy from Mariupol’

US accuses Russia of holding world hostage over food amid Ukraine invasion

Most nurseries oppose plans to increase childcare numbers – report

Iceland to introduce 10% discount for shoppers aged over 60

Charles and Camilla ‘feed the fire’ in a ceremony on final day of Canada tour

Rich List: Ed Sheeran could become first British billionaire musician

Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan

Nancy Pelosi threatens to block trade deal over Northern Ireland Protocol plans

UN warns of 18 million facing severe hunger in region of Africa

Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry

Eight places win city status as part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser