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Top business leaders call for Government action on ‘national prosperity’ plan

Top business leaders call for Government action on ‘national prosperity’ plan

Top business leaders call for Government action on ‘national prosperity’ plan

27 April 2021

The Covid Recovery Commission warns the pandemic has widened social and economic inequalities across Britain.


Art exhibition showcases homeless people’s photos throughout lockdown

Art exhibition showcases homeless people’s photos throughout lockdown

Art exhibition showcases homeless people’s photos throughout lockdown

27 April 2021

Six homeless people were paid to fill disposable cameras during the UK lockdowns, with the images now going on display in an exhibition in London.


Government urged to take tougher action to protect students from anti-Semitism

Government urged to take tougher action to protect students from anti-Semitism

Government urged to take tougher action to protect students from anti-Semitism

27 April 2021

University students should not feel that they are ‘living in 1930s Germany’, a senior Conservative MP has said.


Young Pretender called ‘helpful’ supporter an idiot

Young Pretender called ‘helpful’ supporter an idiot

Young Pretender called ‘helpful’ supporter an idiot

27 April 2021

Bonnie Prince Charlie dismissed the advice of calling for a war council.


Microsoft Teams back up and running after outage

Microsoft Teams back up and running after outage

Microsoft Teams back up and running after outage

27 April 2021

Service has been critical for businesses to continue operating during lockdowns and continued work from home orders across the globe.


One in four UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

One in four UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

One in four UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

27 April 2021

Almost nine million second doses have been given since the start of April.


Independence would require hard economic decisions, report claims

Independence would require hard economic decisions, report claims

Independence would require hard economic decisions, report claims

27 April 2021

Scotland had a deficit of 7.7% of GDP in 2018-19 and the report said it would be ‘reasonable to assume’ Covid-19 will make that position worse.


Accessing mental health support online has pros and cons – survey

Accessing mental health support online has pros and cons – survey

Accessing mental health support online has pros and cons – survey

27 April 2021

Some 35% of people who sought mental health support online or over the phone during the pandemic found it difficult to use, a poll found.


Harry and Meghan to join coronavirus vaccine concert in LA

Harry and Meghan to join coronavirus vaccine concert in LA

Harry and Meghan to join coronavirus vaccine concert in LA

27 April 2021

The Vax Live event will be hosted by Global Citizen next month.


Three 5K runs are part of pilot mass events to try to move out of lockdown

Three 5K runs are part of pilot mass events to try to move out of lockdown

Three 5K runs are part of pilot mass events to try to move out of lockdown

27 April 2021

The races will be held at Kempton Park with a total of 3,000 participants and up to 3,000 spectators at each one.


Nearly 25% of admissions of youngsters to psychiatric hospitals ‘involuntary’

Nearly 25% of admissions of youngsters to psychiatric hospitals ‘involuntary’

Nearly 25% of admissions of youngsters to psychiatric hospitals ‘involuntary’

27 April 2021

Young black people were almost three times more likely than young white people to be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, a study found.


Questions for Boris Johnson continue over funding of flat refurbishments

Questions for Boris Johnson continue over funding of flat refurbishments

Questions for Boris Johnson continue over funding of flat refurbishments

27 April 2021

Downing Street says the Prime Minister has acted in accordance with codes of conduct and electoral law.


Legacy probe into Joe McCann shooting found no ‘new or compelling’ evidence

Legacy probe into Joe McCann shooting found no ‘new or compelling’ evidence

Legacy probe into Joe McCann shooting found no ‘new or compelling’ evidence

27 April 2021

A former investigator with the Historical Enquiries Team gave evidence as part of a hearing linked to the trial of two former paratroopers.


Small solar flares helping shed light on the Sun’s mysterious heating process

Small solar flares helping shed light on the Sun’s mysterious heating process

Small solar flares helping shed light on the Sun’s mysterious heating process

27 April 2021

An international team of scientists is looking at data from the Solar Orbiter, which was designed and built in the UK.


Warning over fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts

Warning over fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts

Warning over fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts

27 April 2021

Scammers use the links to obtain personal details from the recipient, putting their finances at risk.


PM accused of ‘dismal failure’ in not securing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release

PM accused of ‘dismal failure’ in not securing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release

PM accused of ‘dismal failure’ in not securing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release

27 April 2021

Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe was handed a fresh jail term of one year and a year-long travel ban in Iran on Monday.


William and Kate drive tractor on farm visit in County Durham

William and Kate drive tractor on farm visit in County Durham

William and Kate drive tractor on farm visit in County Durham

27 April 2021

The couple toured the cattle, calving and lambing sheds at Manor Farm near Darlington.


No 10 hits out at ‘distortion’ over claims PM backed letting coronavirus ‘rip’

No 10 hits out at ‘distortion’ over claims PM backed letting coronavirus ‘rip’

No 10 hits out at ‘distortion’ over claims PM backed letting coronavirus ‘rip’

27 April 2021

Downing Street said Boris Johnson has been focused on protecting lives and livelihoods throughout the pandemic.


Avanti becomes first rail firm to run social media forum for disabled passengers

Avanti becomes first rail firm to run social media forum for disabled passengers

Avanti becomes first rail firm to run social media forum for disabled passengers

27 April 2021

The Facebook group will ‘enable independent travel for all’, according to Avanti West Coast.


Sacked woman stands by view on transgender issues, employment appeals panel told

Sacked woman stands by view on transgender issues, employment appeals panel told

Sacked woman stands by view on transgender issues, employment appeals panel told

27 April 2021

Maya Forstater lost her job after posting tweets opposing government proposals in 2019.


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