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Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

14 September 2020

Health Minister Robin Swann said he enjoyed the full support of Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.


Facebook launches climate science information centre to combat misinformation

Facebook launches climate science information centre to combat misinformation

Facebook launches climate science information centre to combat misinformation

14 September 2020

The social media firm has also announced new targets for its business to reach net-zero emissions


Families tell of lives being ‘shattered’ by Manchester Arena bombing

Families tell of lives being ‘shattered’ by Manchester Arena bombing

Families tell of lives being ‘shattered’ by Manchester Arena bombing

14 September 2020

Poignant memories from family and friends were heard on Monday as the commemorative hearings phase of the inquiry began.


Criminals to face up to two years in jail for assaulting emergency workers

Criminals to face up to two years in jail for assaulting emergency workers

Criminals to face up to two years in jail for assaulting emergency workers

14 September 2020

Ministers plan to bring forward legislation to double the maximum sentence for those convicted of assaults on frontline staff.


Starmer in fresh demand for national plan to protect jobs after furlough ends

Starmer in fresh demand for national plan to protect jobs after furlough ends

Starmer in fresh demand for national plan to protect jobs after furlough ends

14 September 2020

The Labour leader says communities will face the ‘scarring effect of mass unemployment’ unless ministers act.


Issue with Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing service hits Covid-19 data

Issue with Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing service hits Covid-19 data

Issue with Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing service hits Covid-19 data

14 September 2020

A technical issue with the platform left Public Health England unable to update the dashboard which tracks coronavirus cases in the UK.


EU must stop treating Northern Ireland as its plaything, says Arlene Foster

EU must stop treating Northern Ireland as its plaything, says Arlene Foster

EU must stop treating Northern Ireland as its plaything, says Arlene Foster

14 September 2020

Stormont’s First Minister has claimed the region is being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in trade talks.


Parts of UK hotter than Marbella and Tenerife as temperatures push 30C

Parts of UK hotter than Marbella and Tenerife as temperatures push 30C

Parts of UK hotter than Marbella and Tenerife as temperatures push 30C

14 September 2020

The mercury is expected to rise above 30C on Tuesday before cooler air moves in from Wednesday.


Johnson’s Union flag jet called to North Sea

Johnson’s Union flag jet called to North Sea

Johnson’s Union flag jet called to North Sea

14 September 2020

Two Typhoon fighter aircraft were also launched from RAF Leuchars in Fife earlier this morning.


NHS staff forced to stay off work due to lack of testing – leaders

NHS staff forced to stay off work due to lack of testing – leaders

NHS staff forced to stay off work due to lack of testing – leaders

14 September 2020

Employees are having to self-isolate in the absence of a test for themselves or family members, according to NHS Providers.


Labour: Coffey ‘lacks compassion’ over help for low-paid bereaved families

Labour: Coffey ‘lacks compassion’ over help for low-paid bereaved families

Labour: Coffey ‘lacks compassion’ over help for low-paid bereaved families

14 September 2020

People will receive a £60,000 lump sum if their NHS or social care worker relative dies after contracting coronavirus.


Disruption to schooling could worsen in winter due to Covid-19, says union

Disruption to schooling could worsen in winter due to Covid-19, says union

Disruption to schooling could worsen in winter due to Covid-19, says union

14 September 2020

The ASCL said a lack of capacity in the testing system could affect pupils’ education.


Rule of six exemption for shooting ‘shows where Government’s priorities lie’

Rule of six exemption for shooting ‘shows where Government’s priorities lie’

Rule of six exemption for shooting ‘shows where Government’s priorities lie’

14 September 2020

Other physical activities that can be done in groups of more than six include team sports such as football, hockey and netball.


People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

14 September 2020

New laws preventing gatherings of more than six people came into effect on Monday.


Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

14 September 2020

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

14 September 2020

More than 180,000 jobs have been cut since Covid-19 started.


Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

14 September 2020

The Defence Secretary warned that the UK’s enemies had ‘studied our vulnerabilities’ and adapted more quickly.


Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

14 September 2020

Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie complained the true cost of the defending the action had not been revealed.


Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

14 September 2020

Several UK academics expressed concern about the limitations of the work.


Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

14 September 2020

Dominic Raab will meet US secretary of state Mike Pompeo later this week.


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