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Students could be compensated for academic boycott over Rhodes statue – No 10

Students could be compensated for academic boycott over Rhodes statue – No 10

Students could be compensated for academic boycott over Rhodes statue – No 10

10 June 2021

More than 100 academics at the University of Oxford are refusing requests from Oriel College to give tutorials to its undergraduates.


Elton John warns of ‘looming catastrophe’ over post-Brexit touring rules

Elton John warns of ‘looming catastrophe’ over post-Brexit touring rules

Elton John warns of ‘looming catastrophe’ over post-Brexit touring rules

10 June 2021

He said there are ‘gaping holes’ in the Brexit deal.


Commissioners appointed to oversee running of Liverpool council

Commissioners appointed to oversee running of Liverpool council

Commissioners appointed to oversee running of Liverpool council

10 June 2021

Mayor Joanne Anderson said the local authority was committed to improvements.


Government ‘not intending to open up travel to Europe or US before end of July’

Government ‘not intending to open up travel to Europe or US before end of July’

Government ‘not intending to open up travel to Europe or US before end of July’

10 June 2021

Paul Charles, from travel consultancy The PC Agency, claimed decisions on travel restrictions were ‘highly political, not based on data at all’.


Deliberate exaggeration used to justify ‘attack’ on Dalian Atkinson, jury told

Deliberate exaggeration used to justify ‘attack’ on Dalian Atkinson, jury told

Deliberate exaggeration used to justify ‘attack’ on Dalian Atkinson, jury told

10 June 2021

Pc Benjamin Monk is alleged to have murdered the ex-Aston Villa striker in 2016.


Haemophilia campaigners lament Westminster approach to infected blood victims

Haemophilia campaigners lament Westminster approach to infected blood victims

Haemophilia campaigners lament Westminster approach to infected blood victims

10 June 2021

Lynne Kelly, of Haemophilia Wales, told the Infected Blood Inquiry she had been arguing for national policy in meetings of the Haemophilia Alliance.


BrewDog apologises after ex-staff allege ‘culture of fear’

BrewDog apologises after ex-staff allege ‘culture of fear’

BrewDog apologises after ex-staff allege ‘culture of fear’

10 June 2021

A ‘significant number’ of former employees are said to have suffered ‘mental illness’ as a result of working at the Scottish craft brewing giant.


Food and drink sector condemns ‘rushed’ trade negotiations with Australia

Food and drink sector condemns ‘rushed’ trade negotiations with Australia

Food and drink sector condemns ‘rushed’ trade negotiations with Australia

10 June 2021

It said the ‘opportunity for appropriate scrutiny and consultation’ has been denied.


Ex-MP claims ‘senior people’ at The Sun knew information was unlawfully obtained

Ex-MP claims ‘senior people’ at The Sun knew information was unlawfully obtained

Ex-MP claims ‘senior people’ at The Sun knew information was unlawfully obtained

10 June 2021

Sir Simon Hughes said knowledge his private information was unlawfully obtained ‘went to the top in The Sun’ after accepting ‘substantial’ damages.


PPS upholds decision not to prosecute SF politicians over Bobby Storey funeral

PPS upholds decision not to prosecute SF politicians over Bobby Storey funeral

PPS upholds decision not to prosecute SF politicians over Bobby Storey funeral

10 June 2021

Around 2,000 people lined the streets of west Belfast for the funeral when strict Covid-19 limits on public gatherings were in place.


‘Small increase’ in children’s exposure to television gambling ads

‘Small increase’ in children’s exposure to television gambling ads

‘Small increase’ in children’s exposure to television gambling ads

10 June 2021

Viewers under the age of 16 saw an average of 2.8 ads for gambling a week on TV in 2020, the Advertising Standards Authority said.


Art school fire investigation could be complete by end of this year

Art school fire investigation could be complete by end of this year

Art school fire investigation could be complete by end of this year

10 June 2021

Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building was engulfed in flames in June 2018.


Camilla pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Camilla pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Camilla pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

10 June 2021

The Duchess of Cornwall wore a tropical print dress by Fiona Clare for her visit to the Garden Museum on London’s South Bank.


Morrisons shareholders reject bumper pay deal for bosses

Morrisons shareholders reject bumper pay deal for bosses

Morrisons shareholders reject bumper pay deal for bosses

10 June 2021

In its annual report, Morrisons revealed that chief executive David Potts would receive the maximum £1.7 million bonus for the past year.


Haunting images of dancing sisters on night they died shown in court

Haunting images of dancing sisters on night they died shown in court

Haunting images of dancing sisters on night they died shown in court

10 June 2021

Danyal Hussein has denied double murder and possessing a knife.


How Matt Hancock tried to rebut Dominic Cummings’ Covid claims

How Matt Hancock tried to rebut Dominic Cummings’ Covid claims

How Matt Hancock tried to rebut Dominic Cummings’ Covid claims

10 June 2021

The Cabinet minister on Thursday denied a series of claims from the former Downing Street adviser.


Justice Secretary in ‘review law’ pledge to Hillsborough families

Justice Secretary in ‘review law’ pledge to Hillsborough families

Justice Secretary in ‘review law’ pledge to Hillsborough families

10 June 2021

Robert Buckland paid tribute to the ‘immense courage, determination and patience’ of relatives of the 96 victims of the 1989 tragedy.


Cost of storing UK’s PPE stockpile £6.7 million per week, MPs told

Cost of storing UK’s PPE stockpile £6.7 million per week, MPs told

Cost of storing UK’s PPE stockpile £6.7 million per week, MPs told

10 June 2021

The UK is currently holding around 12.6 billion items of PPE, such as masks, gloves and aprons, a top civil servant said.


Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

10 June 2021

Micheal Martin said the US president has made clear that closer EU-UK alignment will not negatively impact a US trade deal.


Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

10 June 2021

Despite cloudy skies, astronomy enthusiasts were able to see nearly a third of the sun being blocked out by the moon.


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