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Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey

Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey

Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey

11 March 2021

The NSPCC said there was a ‘clear public consensus’ for stronger legislation that hardwired child protection into how firms designed their platforms.


Sturgeon: I am haunted by error which let Salmond complainers down

Sturgeon: I am haunted by error which let Salmond complainers down

Sturgeon: I am haunted by error which let Salmond complainers down

11 March 2021

The Scottish First Minister conceded it is ‘undeniably the case’ that her Government made mistakes in the matter.


‘Women face threat of sexual violence in all areas of their lives’

‘Women face threat of sexual violence in all areas of their lives’

‘Women face threat of sexual violence in all areas of their lives’

11 March 2021

Campaigners say women are ‘tired of being afraid’ to walk in the street and constant fear is ‘incredibly damaging’ to their mental health.


St Andrews would be ‘fitting’ final resting place for Sir Sean Connery, says son

St Andrews would be ‘fitting’ final resting place for Sir Sean Connery, says son

St Andrews would be ‘fitting’ final resting place for Sir Sean Connery, says son

11 March 2021

The Hollywood star was a keen golfer and member of the Fife town’s Royal and Ancient Golf Club.


No 10 refuses to back Tory mayoral candidate Bailey after Sarah Everard remarks

No 10 refuses to back Tory mayoral candidate Bailey after Sarah Everard remarks

No 10 refuses to back Tory mayoral candidate Bailey after Sarah Everard remarks

11 March 2021

Shaun Bailey faced criticism after he said his wife and daughter ‘live in fear’ in the capital.


Badenoch under pressure to resign after three LGBT advisers quit Government

Badenoch under pressure to resign after three LGBT advisers quit Government

Badenoch under pressure to resign after three LGBT advisers quit Government

11 March 2021

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said Kemi Badenoch had ‘lost the confidence’ of the LGBT+ community.


Regulator urges people to get AstraZeneca jab after Denmark suspends its rollout

Regulator urges people to get AstraZeneca jab after Denmark suspends its rollout

Regulator urges people to get AstraZeneca jab after Denmark suspends its rollout

11 March 2021

Danish authorities have paused vaccine rollout after a small number of blood clots and one death were reported.


Imam and pastor urge people to ‘check before you share’ posts about vaccine

Imam and pastor urge people to ‘check before you share’ posts about vaccine

Imam and pastor urge people to ‘check before you share’ posts about vaccine

11 March 2021

The Government hopes the campaign will prevent vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minority communities.


Hegde fund boss found young banker attractive but did not attack her, court told

Hegde fund boss found young banker attractive but did not attack her, court told

Hegde fund boss found young banker attractive but did not attack her, court told

11 March 2021

Crispin Odey denies indecently assaulting a woman more than a decade his junior at his London home in 1998 while his pregnant wife was away.


Young people suffering hit to mental health during coronavirus crisis – poll

Young people suffering hit to mental health during coronavirus crisis – poll

Young people suffering hit to mental health during coronavirus crisis – poll

11 March 2021

Some 69% of 18 24-year-olds say the crisis has had a negative impact on their mental health compared with just 28% of over 65s, according to a survey.


Rise in experiences of discrimination for ethnic minority NHS staff in England

Rise in experiences of discrimination for ethnic minority NHS staff in England

Rise in experiences of discrimination for ethnic minority NHS staff in England

11 March 2021

More than half a million NHS employees in England responded to the NHS Staff Survey 2020


Man faces court on takeaway murder charge

Man faces court on takeaway murder charge

Man faces court on takeaway murder charge

11 March 2021

Chun Xu was remanded into custody and will appear at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday.


Crown court backlog reaches highest level in a year – figures

Crown court backlog reaches highest level in a year – figures

Crown court backlog reaches highest level in a year – figures

11 March 2021

The Ministry of Justice data was published on Thursday.


Government funding ‘must get to arts and culture bodies’

Government funding ‘must get to arts and culture bodies’

Government funding ‘must get to arts and culture bodies’

11 March 2021

Ministers previously unveiled a £1.57 billion fund to help the cultural, arts and heritage institutions survive the pandemic.


Poots challenged on differing departmental positions on cricket pitch clay ban

Poots challenged on differing departmental positions on cricket pitch clay ban

Poots challenged on differing departmental positions on cricket pitch clay ban

11 March 2021

The Agriculture committee was told that officials had issued advice stating that English loam used for making wickets was banned under the NI Protocol


MPs call for garment trade adjudicator to stamp out labour abuses

MPs call for garment trade adjudicator to stamp out labour abuses

MPs call for garment trade adjudicator to stamp out labour abuses

11 March 2021

The Environmental Audit Committee said voluntary corporate initiatives had failed to significantly improve pay and working conditions.


William and Harry: The rift that was once unthinkable

William and Harry: The rift that was once unthinkable

William and Harry: The rift that was once unthinkable

11 March 2021

The dukes supported each other through childhood trauma, but Harry said their relationship was now ‘space’.


Viability of glass vials for Covid vaccines must be addressed, says expert

Viability of glass vials for Covid vaccines must be addressed, says expert

Viability of glass vials for Covid vaccines must be addressed, says expert

11 March 2021

Dr Ian Muir said there are only a few manufacturers in the world who can make the specialised containers.


John Lewis warns over more shop closures after first annual loss

John Lewis warns over more shop closures after first annual loss

John Lewis warns over more shop closures after first annual loss

11 March 2021

The company said its restructuring would have been more severe had it not received business rates support from the Government.


Angel of the North denied listed status

Angel of the North denied listed status

Angel of the North denied listed status

11 March 2021

Campaigners say a road improvement scheme could impact drivers’ views of the landmark from the A1.


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