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Online safety takes centre stage at meeting between G7 tech leaders

Online safety takes centre stage at meeting between G7 tech leaders

Online safety takes centre stage at meeting between G7 tech leaders

28 April 2021

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden hosted the virtual meeting, ahead of the main G7 Summit in June.


Rapper appears in court accused of city centre disorder and wounding charges

Rapper appears in court accused of city centre disorder and wounding charges

Rapper appears in court accused of city centre disorder and wounding charges

28 April 2021

Pa Salieu was bailed after appearing before two magistrates in his home city of Coventry.


Boris Johnson to remain ‘ultimate arbiter’ of ministerial code breaches

Boris Johnson to remain ‘ultimate arbiter’ of ministerial code breaches

Boris Johnson to remain ‘ultimate arbiter’ of ministerial code breaches

28 April 2021

Lord Geidt has been appointed as the independent adviser on ministers’ interests, but will raise potential code breaches with the Prime Minister.


NI sends three oxygen units to help India’s Covid-19 battle

NI sends three oxygen units to help India’s Covid-19 battle

NI sends three oxygen units to help India’s Covid-19 battle

28 April 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann viewed the units at Musgrave Park Hospital before they were dispatched.


John Lewis pokes fun at Prime Minister over Downing Street flat row

John Lewis pokes fun at Prime Minister over Downing Street flat row

John Lewis pokes fun at Prime Minister over Downing Street flat row

28 April 2021

The lavish and controversial refurbishment of the Downing Street flat was reportedly to replace the John Lewis ‘nightmare’ of Theresa May’s era.


Man completes six-year challenge to park in every space at his local Sainsbury’s

Man completes six-year challenge to park in every space at his local Sainsbury’s

Man completes six-year challenge to park in every space at his local Sainsbury’s

28 April 2021

Gareth Wild shared his best tips for parking enthusiasts after completing the car park challenge.


Global glaciers losing 267 billion tonnes in mass per year – study

Global glaciers losing 267 billion tonnes in mass per year – study

Global glaciers losing 267 billion tonnes in mass per year – study

28 April 2021

Findings show glaciers are losing ice at an accelerated pace in the 21st century.


Wasps ‘could be just as valuable as bees’, says study author

Wasps ‘could be just as valuable as bees’, says study author

Wasps ‘could be just as valuable as bees’, says study author

28 April 2021

Research by UCL found that the insects ‘we love to hate’ were undervalued in their role as pollinators.


Ex-senior BTP officer expresses ’embarrassment’ at taking taxi to bomb arena

Ex-senior BTP officer expresses ’embarrassment’ at taking taxi to bomb arena

Ex-senior BTP officer expresses ’embarrassment’ at taking taxi to bomb arena

28 April 2021

Kyle Gordon was appointed bronze commander on the night and tasked with co-ordinating events at ground level.


Police officers charged over photos of double killing scene

Police officers charged over photos of double killing scene

Police officers charged over photos of double killing scene

28 April 2021

Pcs Deniz Jaffer and Jamie Lewis are accused of misconduct over allegations they shared pictures of stabbed sisters Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry.


Nestle planning hundreds of job cuts and closure of UK factory

Nestle planning hundreds of job cuts and closure of UK factory

Nestle planning hundreds of job cuts and closure of UK factory

28 April 2021

The Swiss-owned firm said its plans are intended to support its long-term success in an increasingly competitive category.


Billion-year-old fossil could reveal new link in animal evolution

Billion-year-old fossil could reveal new link in animal evolution

Billion-year-old fossil could reveal new link in animal evolution

28 April 2021

Scientists have been studying a microfossil found at Loch Torridon in the Scottish Highlands.


MPs urge Government to fix ‘historic injustice’ in mineworkers’ pension scheme

MPs urge Government to fix ‘historic injustice’ in mineworkers’ pension scheme

MPs urge Government to fix ‘historic injustice’ in mineworkers’ pension scheme

28 April 2021

The Government should transfer £1.2 billion to the fund, giving a £14 a week increase to average pensions, a committee says.


Uber signing up another 20,000 drivers as lockdown begins to ease

Uber signing up another 20,000 drivers as lockdown begins to ease

Uber signing up another 20,000 drivers as lockdown begins to ease

28 April 2021

The recruitment drive will boost its driver network to 90,000 in the UK.


‘Selfish’ revellers fined for hosting parties

‘Selfish’ revellers fined for hosting parties

‘Selfish’ revellers fined for hosting parties

28 April 2021

Avon and Somerset Police attended incidents in both Bristol and Taunton last week.


How much did the PM spend on his flat refurb and why is the money being probed?

How much did the PM spend on his flat refurb and why is the money being probed?

How much did the PM spend on his flat refurb and why is the money being probed?

28 April 2021

Boris Johnson could be summoned for an interview with the Electoral Commission over the work at 11 Downing Street.


Scottish Secretary criticises England-Scotland border talk

Scottish Secretary criticises England-Scotland border talk

Scottish Secretary criticises England-Scotland border talk

28 April 2021

Alister Jack said he is surprised the SNP have not promised to build a border wall.


Man accused of murdering actor said ‘it’s all going to kick off’, trial told

Man accused of murdering actor said ‘it’s all going to kick off’, trial told

Man accused of murdering actor said ‘it’s all going to kick off’, trial told

28 April 2021

Sean Orman denies killing T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh in April 2019, and various other offences.


Most students want compulsory sexual consent tests before university – survey

Most students want compulsory sexual consent tests before university – survey

Most students want compulsory sexual consent tests before university – survey

28 April 2021

The poll findings come as the higher education regulator has called on universities and colleges to do more to tackle sexual misconduct.


Scottish Secretary insists Boris Johnson will remain in post despite allegations

Scottish Secretary insists Boris Johnson will remain in post despite allegations

Scottish Secretary insists Boris Johnson will remain in post despite allegations

28 April 2021

Alister Jack also told the Commons that the PM has a passion for strengthening the union.


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