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Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

14 September 2020

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.


Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

14 September 2020

Valneva’a drug is expected to be taken in two stages.


Second earthquake felt in Leighton Buzzard

Second earthquake felt in Leighton Buzzard

Second earthquake felt in Leighton Buzzard

14 September 2020

The magnitude 2.1 event was thought to have been an aftershock from the larger tremor felt on September 8.


Migrants make off at speed as dinghy lands at Kent beach

Migrants make off at speed as dinghy lands at Kent beach

Migrants make off at speed as dinghy lands at Kent beach

14 September 2020

Several people were packed on board the small boat which ran aground on the shingle at Kingsdown, near Dover.


Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

14 September 2020

Boris Johnson is attempting to push through the Internal Market Bill amid strong criticism.


NI at tipping point in Covid-19 battle – Foster

NI at tipping point in Covid-19 battle – Foster

NI at tipping point in Covid-19 battle – Foster

14 September 2020

Senior Democratic Unionist Sammy Wilson claimed his party leader had reined in health department ‘technocrats’ over wider restrictions plans.


Openreach adds another 67 locations to its future-proof broadband build plan

Openreach adds another 67 locations to its future-proof broadband build plan

Openreach adds another 67 locations to its future-proof broadband build plan

14 September 2020

More than 560 towns, cities, boroughs and villages have now been included in the company’s Fibre First programme.


UK chip designer Arm to be acquired by US firm Nvidia

UK chip designer Arm to be acquired by US firm Nvidia

UK chip designer Arm to be acquired by US firm Nvidia

14 September 2020

The deal has been valued at 40 billion dollars (£31.2 billion).


Minister encourages public to contact police over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Minister encourages public to contact police over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Minister encourages public to contact police over ‘rule of six’ breaches

14 September 2020

From Monday, any social gathering of more than six people in England is against the law.


Aldi expands into click and collect for first time

Aldi expands into click and collect for first time

Aldi expands into click and collect for first time

14 September 2020

The supermarket chain said it now plans to extend the programme to more customers in ‘the coming weeks’.


Trade ‘very quiet’ on weekend before ‘rule of six’, says Wetherspoons boss

Trade ‘very quiet’ on weekend before ‘rule of six’, says Wetherspoons boss

Trade ‘very quiet’ on weekend before ‘rule of six’, says Wetherspoons boss

14 September 2020

Tim Martin said the pub chain’s sales were 22.5% below the equivalent Saturday last year.


Five notable volunteer pilots who helped win the Battle of Britain

Five notable volunteer pilots who helped win the Battle of Britain

Five notable volunteer pilots who helped win the Battle of Britain

14 September 2020

Members of the Auxiliary Air Force were often part-time reservists, serving with local squadrons and working ordinary jobs before the outbreak of war.


Tributes take place to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Tributes take place to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Tributes take place to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

14 September 2020

A variety of commemorations will take place across the country despite limitations caused by the coronavirus crisis.


First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

14 September 2020

Researchers say the development could speed up the spread of desirable characteristics in livestock and improve food production.


‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

14 September 2020

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has listed four new sites and upgraded three others as part of wider commemorations.


Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

14 September 2020

Kath McLeod joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in 1942, after the battle’s conclusion, but continued to carry out a role that saved many lives.


Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

14 September 2020

John Delaney, curator at the Imperial War Museum, said the exhibition aims to capture local and personal aspects of the operations at RAF Duxford.


Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

14 September 2020

TfL rejected Uber’s application for a new London licence in November 2019 due to safety concerns.


I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

14 September 2020

Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway is now 101 years old and survived multiple dog fights during the Battle of Britain.


What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

14 September 2020

Tory divisions over Brexit and the latest pandemic developments lead Monday’s papers.


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