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New Meta app Threads launches in UK

New Meta app Threads launches in UK

New Meta app Threads launches in UK

05 July 2023

The app, billed as a rival to Twitter, allows users to post up to 500 characters of text and five minutes of video.


Alastair Campbell says destructive campaigns are putting people off politics

Alastair Campbell says destructive campaigns are putting people off politics

Alastair Campbell says destructive campaigns are putting people off politics

05 July 2023

The podcaster and former New Labour spin doctor said MPs needed to do more to look after their mental health.


UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

05 July 2023

The mission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council to look at ‘the deteriorating situation of human rights in Iran’.


Officer could face criminal charges over Manchester Arena bombing evidence

Officer could face criminal charges over Manchester Arena bombing evidence

Officer could face criminal charges over Manchester Arena bombing evidence

05 July 2023

Chief Inspector Dale Sexton was deemed not to have breached professional behaviour or committed a crime earlier this year.


Telephone man answers call to lead Samaritans’ London Marathon team

Telephone man answers call to lead Samaritans’ London Marathon team

Telephone man answers call to lead Samaritans’ London Marathon team

05 July 2023

Dave Lock, who will take on his 25th consecutive London Marathon for Samaritans in 2024, is now calling for people to join the charity’s team.


Councils to get £204m boost to help deliver childcare expansion

Councils to get £204m boost to help deliver childcare expansion

Councils to get £204m boost to help deliver childcare expansion

05 July 2023

The money will help a major expansion of free childcare announced in the March budget, the Education Secretary said.


Strike action by teachers is ‘undermining’ recovery efforts post-Covid – Keegan

Strike action by teachers is ‘undermining’ recovery efforts post-Covid – Keegan

Strike action by teachers is ‘undermining’ recovery efforts post-Covid – Keegan

05 July 2023

Teacher members of the National Education Union in England staged another strike in a long-running dispute over pay.


Dimitrov says initial reaction to protesters was to remove them himself

Dimitrov says initial reaction to protesters was to remove them himself

Dimitrov says initial reaction to protesters was to remove them himself

05 July 2023

Three Just Stop Oil supporters disrupted play at Wimbledon in two separate protests on the third day of the tournament.


Memorial service for SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing to be held this weekend

Memorial service for SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing to be held this weekend

Memorial service for SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing to be held this weekend

05 July 2023

The service for the former MP, MEP and MSP is being held at Inverness Cathedral


Fiona Phillips ‘hugely touched’ by support after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Fiona Phillips ‘hugely touched’ by support after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Fiona Phillips ‘hugely touched’ by support after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

05 July 2023

The former GMTV anchor announced she was diagnosed more than a year ago with the condition.


RTE staff member who had loan car for five years returned it this week

RTE staff member who had loan car for five years returned it this week

RTE staff member who had loan car for five years returned it this week

05 July 2023

The disclosure was one of a series of fresh revelations that have emerged around RTE since the undisclosed payments scandal broke.


Up to 10,000 Britons could take part in cancer vaccine trials

Up to 10,000 Britons could take part in cancer vaccine trials

Up to 10,000 Britons could take part in cancer vaccine trials

05 July 2023

Participants could receive groundbreaking treatment after the Government signed an agreement with a leading pharmaceutical company.


Judge-led inquiry to be launched at city council with £760m equal pay bill

Judge-led inquiry to be launched at city council with £760m equal pay bill

Judge-led inquiry to be launched at city council with £760m equal pay bill

05 July 2023

Birmingham City Council is also facing a large bill due to errors with an IT system


Scotland celebrates King’s coronation with pageantry and prayer

Scotland celebrates King’s coronation with pageantry and prayer

Scotland celebrates King’s coronation with pageantry and prayer

05 July 2023

A service of thanksgiving and dedication was offered to Charles and Camilla in Edinburgh.


Call The Midwife writer says NHS gives ‘gift beyond price’ to ordinary people

Call The Midwife writer says NHS gives ‘gift beyond price’ to ordinary people

Call The Midwife writer says NHS gives ‘gift beyond price’ to ordinary people

05 July 2023

Heidi Thomas said the creation of the NHS 75 years ago, on July 5 1948, meant for the first time that everyone’s health was valued equally by society.


Three sets of twins delivered as hospital celebrates NHS anniversary

Three sets of twins delivered as hospital celebrates NHS anniversary

Three sets of twins delivered as hospital celebrates NHS anniversary

05 July 2023

Events have been taking place across the UK to mark 75 years of the NHS and HSC in Northern Ireland.


Foreign Office not treating hostage-taking seriously, says Richard Ratcliffe

Foreign Office not treating hostage-taking seriously, says Richard Ratcliffe

Foreign Office not treating hostage-taking seriously, says Richard Ratcliffe

05 July 2023

The criticisms comes after the Government’s responded to a Foreign Affairs Committee report critical about its handling of such cases.


RTE executive denies misleading parliamentarians over commercial barter accounts

RTE executive denies misleading parliamentarians over commercial barter accounts

RTE executive denies misleading parliamentarians over commercial barter accounts

05 July 2023

RTE has been engulfed in crisis following revelations last month that it under-reported the salary paid to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy.


Sir Frederick Barclay having difficulties ‘arranging money’, judge told

Sir Frederick Barclay having difficulties ‘arranging money’, judge told

Sir Frederick Barclay having difficulties ‘arranging money’, judge told

05 July 2023

A lawyer representing Sir Frederick’s ex-wife Lady Hiroko Barclay said she was being told that ‘cheques’ were ‘in the post’.


David Beckham, Bear Grylls and Lord Bragg among stars at day three of Wimbledon

David Beckham, Bear Grylls and Lord Bragg among stars at day three of Wimbledon

David Beckham, Bear Grylls and Lord Bragg among stars at day three of Wimbledon

05 July 2023

Several stars were pictured in the royal box on centre court at the All England Club.


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