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Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts

Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts

Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts

21 February 2023

Social media experts have said platforms whose algorithms reward engagement drove ‘amateur sleuths’ and conspiracy theorists to discuss the case.


Alleged organ harvesting plot victim pleaded for ‘someone to save my life’

Alleged organ harvesting plot victim pleaded for ‘someone to save my life’

Alleged organ harvesting plot victim pleaded for ‘someone to save my life’

21 February 2023

Four people are charged with conspiring to arrange or facilitate the travel of the young man to Britain with a view to his exploitation.


Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of further charge in paint-throwing case

21 February 2023

Roger Hallam and four other protesters have been cleared of a criminal damage charge in an ongoing trial at Wood Green Crown Court.


Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

21 February 2023

There were warnings of potential ministerial resignations as fresh high-level talks were arranged with the European Union.


Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

21 February 2023

Ofcom has written to ITV and Sky after her family criticised the media.


Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline by UK passengers

Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline by UK passengers

Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline by UK passengers

21 February 2023

Passengers surveyed by consumer group Which? gave the Hungary-based carrier one star out of five for boarding experience and seat comfort.


Two arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Sheffield

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Sheffield

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Sheffield

21 February 2023

South Yorkshire officers forced entry to a home in the Skelton Close area shortly after 8am on Monday.


Chancellor faces calls for bigger public sector pay after January budget surplus

Chancellor faces calls for bigger public sector pay after January budget surplus

Chancellor faces calls for bigger public sector pay after January budget surplus

21 February 2023

The Office for National Statistics revealed on Tuesday that the Government reported a surprise monthly surplus of £5.4 billion in January.


Kate visits nursing home to discover how family-run business cares for elderly

Kate visits nursing home to discover how family-run business cares for elderly

Kate visits nursing home to discover how family-run business cares for elderly

21 February 2023

She visited Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough.


Virtual reality tech appearing in child abuse image crime reports for first time

Virtual reality tech appearing in child abuse image crime reports for first time

Virtual reality tech appearing in child abuse image crime reports for first time

21 February 2023

Police recorded 30,925 offences involving obscene images of children in 2021/22, the highest number ever logged by forces in England and Wales.


Housekeeper’s husband arrested in connection with murder of Irish bishop in LA

Housekeeper’s husband arrested in connection with murder of Irish bishop in LA

Housekeeper’s husband arrested in connection with murder of Irish bishop in LA

21 February 2023

The bishop, described as a ‘peacemaker’, was found dead in his home in Torrance city at the weekend.


Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

21 February 2023

Even taking up exercise in your 60s is better than doing nothing at all for protecting brain health, research suggests.


Rail strike timetables could be cut in some areas under minimum service levels

Rail strike timetables could be cut in some areas under minimum service levels

Rail strike timetables could be cut in some areas under minimum service levels

21 February 2023

Service levels may be reduced in some places during industrial action to enable more stations to be opened elsewhere, according to a proposal.


Hopes for pine marten numbers in England’s biggest forest

Hopes for pine marten numbers in England’s biggest forest

Hopes for pine marten numbers in England’s biggest forest

21 February 2023

Forestry England has run a project to boost their numbers in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.


Frankie Boyle calls on PM to reject plans for Rosebank oil field

Frankie Boyle calls on PM to reject plans for Rosebank oil field

Frankie Boyle calls on PM to reject plans for Rosebank oil field

21 February 2023

The comedian has joined forces with climate activist Vanessa Nakate to demand that permission for the projected oil field should be refused.


Royal Mail international services restored after cyber incident disruption

Royal Mail international services restored after cyber incident disruption

Royal Mail international services restored after cyber incident disruption

21 February 2023

Royal Mail said last month that the cyber incident meant that post offices were unable to handle international mail or parcels at its 11,500 branches.


Woman charged with attempted murder of three children appears in court

Woman charged with attempted murder of three children appears in court

Woman charged with attempted murder of three children appears in court

21 February 2023

The 34-year-old was arrested after a four-year-old girl, a two-year-old boy and a three-month-old baby boy were found with serious stab injuries.


Ofgem launches probe into British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations

Ofgem launches probe into British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations

Ofgem launches probe into British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations

21 February 2023

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley announced a ‘comprehensive, independent, wide ranging review into what has happened’.


Heathrow warns UK risks slipping behind in development of greener aviation fuel

Heathrow warns UK risks slipping behind in development of greener aviation fuel

Heathrow warns UK risks slipping behind in development of greener aviation fuel

21 February 2023

The airport’s boss said ‘supportive Government policy is needed and it is needed now’.


Sterling jumps as recession fears ease after expectation-beating business survey

Sterling jumps as recession fears ease after expectation-beating business survey

Sterling jumps as recession fears ease after expectation-beating business survey

21 February 2023

The data showed that both the service and the manufacturing sectors appear to have returned to growth.


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