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Dame Helen Mirren to lead special tribute to late Queen at Bafta film awards

Dame Helen Mirren to lead special tribute to late Queen at Bafta film awards

Dame Helen Mirren to lead special tribute to late Queen at Bafta film awards

14 February 2023

The Queen received a Bafta award from Sir Kenneth Branagh at Windsor Castle in 2013 for her ‘tireless support’ for the industry.


Embassy spy wanted to give employer ‘a bit of a slap’ over treatment, court told

Embassy spy wanted to give employer ‘a bit of a slap’ over treatment, court told

Embassy spy wanted to give employer ‘a bit of a slap’ over treatment, court told

14 February 2023

David Ballantyne Smith admitted taking photos of classified documents at the British Embassy in Berlin four years before he was caught in a sting.


Brexit and political turmoil hindered investment in UK, minister concedes

Brexit and political turmoil hindered investment in UK, minister concedes

Brexit and political turmoil hindered investment in UK, minister concedes

14 February 2023

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said trade ‘frictions’ will have had ‘an impact’ amid criticism of the Conservatives.


Student, 76, completes his PhD after 50 years

Student, 76, completes his PhD after 50 years

Student, 76, completes his PhD after 50 years

14 February 2023

Dr Nick Axten said he needed ‘a long hard think’ over the intervening decades.


Open and calm debate needed on young people and trans issues, says author

Open and calm debate needed on young people and trans issues, says author

Open and calm debate needed on young people and trans issues, says author

14 February 2023

A new book details what went wrong at the Tavistock’s Gender Identity Development Service for children, ahead of its expected closure this year.


Young man fighting for life after machete attack

Young man fighting for life after machete attack

Young man fighting for life after machete attack

14 February 2023

Three other men were also injured in the stabbing incident at a pub in Walthamstow, east London.


Male contraceptive shows promise in mice, study suggests

Male contraceptive shows promise in mice, study suggests

Male contraceptive shows promise in mice, study suggests

14 February 2023

The findings indicate an on-demand male birth control pill is possible, researchers say.


Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge

Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge

Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge

14 February 2023

Members of Animal Rebellion urged the Government to sever ties with animal farming.


Camilla to avoid controversial diamond by reusing crown at coronation

Camilla to avoid controversial diamond by reusing crown at coronation

Camilla to avoid controversial diamond by reusing crown at coronation

14 February 2023

India is reported to have expressed concern that the Koh-i-noor would provide an unwelcome reminder of the British Empire.


Bid to restore Stormont to pass organ donation law ends in failure

Bid to restore Stormont to pass organ donation law ends in failure

Bid to restore Stormont to pass organ donation law ends in failure

14 February 2023

The DUP again blocked the attempt to reconvene Northern Ireland’s powersharing legislature.


Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology

Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology

Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology

14 February 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper visited Belfast to see some of the latest green technology in action, including an electric ‘flying’ boat.


What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

14 February 2023

One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days.


Officers face misconduct cases over Wayne Couzens indecent exposure reports

Officers face misconduct cases over Wayne Couzens indecent exposure reports

Officers face misconduct cases over Wayne Couzens indecent exposure reports

14 February 2023

Couzens pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on Monday to three counts of indecent exposure between November 2020 and February 2021.


NHS Highland fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

NHS Highland fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

NHS Highland fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

14 February 2023

The NHS board admitted a breach of health and safety regulations over the death of Colin Lloyd, 79.


University staff and civil servants stage fresh strikes over pay and conditions

University staff and civil servants stage fresh strikes over pay and conditions

University staff and civil servants stage fresh strikes over pay and conditions

14 February 2023

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show 843,000 working days were lost to labour disputes in December 2022.


No coronation bank holiday for public sector workers on Shetland – councillors

No coronation bank holiday for public sector workers on Shetland – councillors

No coronation bank holiday for public sector workers on Shetland – councillors

14 February 2023

Councillors agreed not to grant the day off due to the financial implications that an additional day’s holiday would have.


Tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording to be sold at auction

Tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording to be sold at auction

Tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording to be sold at auction

14 February 2023

The tape, being sold by the singer’s former manager, Jonathan Rowlands, has a pre-sale estimate of £500 to £1,000.


Rishi Sunak hails ‘landmark’ Airbus deal to supply Air India

Rishi Sunak hails ‘landmark’ Airbus deal to supply Air India

Rishi Sunak hails ‘landmark’ Airbus deal to supply Air India

14 February 2023

The Prime Minister said the agreement will create and support hundreds of manufacturing jobs in the UK.


Police officer cleared of charges of raping woman and child

Police officer cleared of charges of raping woman and child

Police officer cleared of charges of raping woman and child

14 February 2023

Martyn Coulter, 36, was cleared of the charges of rape and assault against him at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday.


Wage growth surges to near-record levels as signs point to cooling jobs market

Wage growth surges to near-record levels as signs point to cooling jobs market

Wage growth surges to near-record levels as signs point to cooling jobs market

14 February 2023

Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that pay growth was stronger than at any time outside of the pandemic.


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