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Chancellor accused of plastering over ‘gaping wound’

Chancellor accused of plastering over ‘gaping wound’

Chancellor accused of plastering over ‘gaping wound’

24 September 2020

The Public and Commercial Services union said the furlough scheme should have been extended.


Detailed map of human heart could guide personalised treatments – study

Detailed map of human heart could guide personalised treatments – study

Detailed map of human heart could guide personalised treatments – study

24 September 2020

The map allows researchers to understand how the organ functions, and enables them to shed light on what goes wrong in cardiovascular disease.


New Brexit checks at NI ports will not be ready on time, official confirms

New Brexit checks at NI ports will not be ready on time, official confirms

New Brexit checks at NI ports will not be ready on time, official confirms

24 September 2020

The permanent secretary in Stormont’s department of agriculture said he and colleagues had been placed in an ‘impossible position’.


Matt Hancock: I won’t rule out asking students to stay on campus for Christmas

Matt Hancock: I won’t rule out asking students to stay on campus for Christmas

Matt Hancock: I won’t rule out asking students to stay on campus for Christmas

24 September 2020

Universities in Scotland are dealing with a number of coronavirus clusters.


Sir Harold Evans: Tributes paid to ‘giant of journalism’

Sir Harold Evans: Tributes paid to ‘giant of journalism’

Sir Harold Evans: Tributes paid to ‘giant of journalism’

24 September 2020

Media figures and politicians have spoken of their respect for the campaigning journalist, who exposed the thalidomide scandal.


‘Predatory paedophile’ jailed for abusing children while working as entertainer

‘Predatory paedophile’ jailed for abusing children while working as entertainer

‘Predatory paedophile’ jailed for abusing children while working as entertainer

24 September 2020

Anthony Lewis admitted committing offences against five girls, aged four to 17, between 1987 and 2007.


Station to officially close 14 years after last passenger train

Station to officially close 14 years after last passenger train

Station to officially close 14 years after last passenger train

24 September 2020

The end of the line for Newhaven Marine was confirmed by the Office of Rail and Road.


Sunak sets out coronavirus support for workers and firms

Sunak sets out coronavirus support for workers and firms

Sunak sets out coronavirus support for workers and firms

24 September 2020

The Chancellor said the resurgence of the disease posed a threat to the ‘fragile economic recovery’.


Unions urge Grand Central to redeploy workers

Unions urge Grand Central to redeploy workers

Unions urge Grand Central to redeploy workers

24 September 2020

Job fears after plans for a new rail service between Blackpool and London were scrapped because of the virus crisis.


Coronavirus contact tracing app: Key questions answered

Coronavirus contact tracing app: Key questions answered

Coronavirus contact tracing app: Key questions answered

24 September 2020

The coronavirus contact tracing app for England and Wales is now available.


Lion statue from demolished country house could fetch £30,000 at auction

Lion statue from demolished country house could fetch £30,000 at auction

Lion statue from demolished country house could fetch £30,000 at auction

24 September 2020

It is part of a collection being sold by Summers Place Auctions in Billingshurst, West Sussex.


Government must understand hurt caused to transgender community, say MPs

Government must understand hurt caused to transgender community, say MPs

Government must understand hurt caused to transgender community, say MPs

24 September 2020

Conservative former minister Crispin Blunt said the longer the uncertainty over the Gender Recognition Act, the worse that fear and anger had become.


Total of £207.8m lost to bank transfer scams between January and June

Total of £207.8m lost to bank transfer scams between January and June

Total of £207.8m lost to bank transfer scams between January and June

24 September 2020

Criminals have adjusted their scams to exploit the Covid-19 crisis, with offers of fake goods for sale and bogus holiday refunds.


Mountain gorillas born in Rwanda being named in annual ceremony

Mountain gorillas born in Rwanda being named in annual ceremony

Mountain gorillas born in Rwanda being named in annual ceremony

24 September 2020

The naming of the 24 infant gorillas will take place virtually due to the pandemic.


Hi Robot – new technology lets workers text and talk to offshore automatons

Hi Robot – new technology lets workers text and talk to offshore automatons

Hi Robot – new technology lets workers text and talk to offshore automatons

24 September 2020

Researchers believe the system will build trust in the use of robots on and under rigs.


Labour MP confirms she was sacked after defying whip on controversial Bill

Labour MP confirms she was sacked after defying whip on controversial Bill

Labour MP confirms she was sacked after defying whip on controversial Bill

24 September 2020

Nadia Whittome and two colleagues were removed from their junior roles following the Overseas Operations Bill vote.


Boris Becker denies criminal charges over bankruptcy

Boris Becker denies criminal charges over bankruptcy

Boris Becker denies criminal charges over bankruptcy

24 September 2020

The 52-year-old German former tennis star pleaded not guilty to 19 charges of failing to disclose money and property between May 2017 and June 2017.


Attorney General defends controversial powers to override Brexit deal

Attorney General defends controversial powers to override Brexit deal

Attorney General defends controversial powers to override Brexit deal

24 September 2020

Suella Braverman faced calls to resign but accused opponents of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill of being unpatriotic.


Minister calls on BBC to ‘do more’ to support older people

Minister calls on BBC to ‘do more’ to support older people

Minister calls on BBC to ‘do more’ to support older people

24 September 2020

John Whittingdale made the claim in response to a question from a Labour MP.


Ryanair launches first ‘buy one, get one free’ offer

Ryanair launches first ‘buy one, get one free’ offer

Ryanair launches first ‘buy one, get one free’ offer

24 September 2020

Customers who book a flight before midnight on Thursday for travel up to December 14 on selected routes will get a second ticket at no extra charge.


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