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Raab condemns ‘forced closure’ of pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper

Raab condemns ‘forced closure’ of pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper

Raab condemns ‘forced closure’ of pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper

23 June 2021

The Foreign Secretary said China must uphold its commitments to freedom of the press.


HMRC will not aggressively pursue struggling firms over Covid debts – minister

HMRC will not aggressively pursue struggling firms over Covid debts – minister

HMRC will not aggressively pursue struggling firms over Covid debts – minister

23 June 2021

Kwasi Kwarteng says the taxman will take a ‘cautious approach’ after business groups warn insolvencies could rise when support ends.


Plan to reverse five-year slump in rape prosecutions ‘should only be first step’

Plan to reverse five-year slump in rape prosecutions ‘should only be first step’

Plan to reverse five-year slump in rape prosecutions ‘should only be first step’

23 June 2021

The Commons Home Affairs Committee heard evidence from campaigners and experts that the 2016 figures were ‘just the first step’.


Kit colour clashes slow down footballers’ responses, study finds

Kit colour clashes slow down footballers’ responses, study finds

Kit colour clashes slow down footballers’ responses, study finds

23 June 2021

Academics said a change in the laws of the game may be needed.


Pc who tasered ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson found guilty of manslaughter

Pc who tasered ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson found guilty of manslaughter

Pc who tasered ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson found guilty of manslaughter

23 June 2021

Benjamin Monk was cleared of murder by jurors who are still considering an assault charge against another officer.


Greensill Government-backed loans ‘went to Gupta-linked companies’

Greensill Government-backed loans ‘went to Gupta-linked companies’

Greensill Government-backed loans ‘went to Gupta-linked companies’

23 June 2021

The eight companies were granted £400 million in Government-backed Covid loans


Armando Iannucci: Sale of Channel 4 would muffle UK creativity

Armando Iannucci: Sale of Channel 4 would muffle UK creativity

Armando Iannucci: Sale of Channel 4 would muffle UK creativity

23 June 2021

The Government is launching a consultation into privatising the channel.


Alan Turing £50 banknote arrives at Post Office near where codebreaker worked

Alan Turing £50 banknote arrives at Post Office near where codebreaker worked

Alan Turing £50 banknote arrives at Post Office near where codebreaker worked

23 June 2021

The banknote was delivered to Bletchley Post Office to commemorate the work done by Mr Turing and his team at Bletchley Park.


44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches to close

44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches to close

44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branches to close

23 June 2021

Unite said the decision by Lloyds Banking Group was a ‘bitter blow’ to staff and customers.


Potential for paramilitary violence if Protocol not changed, Poots warns

Potential for paramilitary violence if Protocol not changed, Poots warns

Potential for paramilitary violence if Protocol not changed, Poots warns

23 June 2021

The outgoing DUP leader said he would have been prepared to collapse powersharing if the Northern Ireland Protocol remained in its current form.


More than 22,500 people apply to be next ESA astronaut

More than 22,500 people apply to be next ESA astronaut

More than 22,500 people apply to be next ESA astronaut

23 June 2021

Between four and six career astronauts will join the ESA workforce as permanent staff members.


Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

Early retirement among doctors has trebled since 2008, figures show

23 June 2021

It comes amid concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the medical workforce.


Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

Metropolitan Police defiant over accusations on Daniel Morgan investigation

23 June 2021

Another senior officer has rejected claims of institutional corruption in the force.


First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

First manufacturing cyber seed conceptualised by team including Belfast experts

23 June 2021

The cyber seed produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices.


Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

Charity auction to be held in memory of former tennis player Elena Baltacha

23 June 2021

Baltacha, who was committed to introducing the sport to disadvantaged children in her adopted home town of Ipswich, died aged 30 from cancer in 2014.


Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

Ultrasound technology used for first time to treat uncontrollable tremors

23 June 2021

It uses sound waves to help destroy tissue that can prompt unwanted movements in people with ‘essential tremor’.


Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

Problems mounting for employees in new era of work, study suggests

23 June 2021

The number of workers who are satisfied with life has fallen over the past year, research indicates.


Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

Apple launches defence of App Store amid competition concerns

23 June 2021

The technology giant has defended its tight security and strict guidelines, arguing loosening them would make users less safe.


Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

Holy Cross schoolgirl: 20 years on, we’ve never been told why we were attacked

23 June 2021

Alice-Lee Bunting was five in 2001 when she had to run a gauntlet of abuse and missiles as she walked to school in north Belfast.


Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

Malta and Balearic Islands ‘could be added to green travel list’

23 June 2021

The Government is to update its guidance for foreign travel on Thursday.


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