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More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

More work, less sleep: How life under lockdown had changed one year on

23 June 2021

The gender gap in unpaid household work ‘remained persistently high’ however, an ONS survey found.


UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

UK firms hit by record cost inflation as rapid growth cools slightly

23 June 2021

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite PMI report came in at 61.7, down from a reading of 62.9 last month.


Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

Planning Bill must include climate goals for every development, advisers warn

23 June 2021

Ministers want to overhaul the planning system, but are being warned measures fall short on cutting emissions and protecting people from heatwaves.


Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

Those entering UK for Euros cannot just go on a tour of Britain – minister

23 June 2021

Media minister John Whittingdale said the Government was still in discussions with Uefa over who could attend the matches.


Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

Social media platforms have no excuses over harmful content – safety campaigner

23 June 2021

Facebook and Instagram must do more to combat online dangers facing children, Molly Russell’s father has said.


Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

Changes will have to be made to Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

23 June 2021

The comments came after outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he had received a personal assurance that changes would be made to the Protocol.


Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

Privatised Channel 4 ‘would result in loss of international news programmes’

23 June 2021

The former head of news and current affairs at the channel said a private buyer would be unlikely to want to fund such reporting,


Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

Health workers stage protest to press the PM on pay decision

23 June 2021

NHS staff are angry at the Government for recommending a 1% wage increase.


Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

Treasury set for smaller payday as Crown Estate profit drops by a fifth

23 June 2021

High street businesses struggled to pay their rent during the pandemic.


Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

Minister defends Government record on supporting disadvantaged children

23 June 2021

John Whittingdale was questioned over Government policies on free school meals and Universal Credit.


Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

Royal Academy apologises to artist saying ‘we should have handled this better’

23 June 2021

Jess de Wahls’ work was removed from the gift shop after she was accused of being transphobic, which she denies.


Step up climate action or risk failure at key Cop26 summit, Government warned

Step up climate action or risk failure at key Cop26 summit, Government warned

Step up climate action or risk failure at key Cop26 summit, Government warned

23 June 2021

Climate advisers have set out 200 recommendations, including priorities for cutting emissions from homes, transport and diets.


Government backs ‘One Britain One Nation’ campaign by former police officer

Government backs ‘One Britain One Nation’ campaign by former police officer

Government backs ‘One Britain One Nation’ campaign by former police officer

23 June 2021

One Britain One Nation Day is due to be celebrated in schools on Friday through the singing of a patriotic song.


Streaming regulation would help BBC compete in digital world – Dowden

Streaming regulation would help BBC compete in digital world – Dowden

Streaming regulation would help BBC compete in digital world – Dowden

23 June 2021

Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ are currently not under the remit of Ofcom.


Travel agents demand answers over why sector has been ‘sacrificed’ amid pandemic

Travel agents demand answers over why sector has been ‘sacrificed’ amid pandemic

Travel agents demand answers over why sector has been ‘sacrificed’ amid pandemic

23 June 2021

A survey found that 96% of Scots who travelled overseas between March 2020 and today felt very or fairly safe.


Aviva and Persimmon agree to leasehold changes amid watchdog probe

Aviva and Persimmon agree to leasehold changes amid watchdog probe

Aviva and Persimmon agree to leasehold changes amid watchdog probe

23 June 2021

The Competition and Markets Authority warned the wider sector to review its practices or face legal action.


Timeline: The UK’s bumpy journey out of the EU

Timeline: The UK’s bumpy journey out of the EU

Timeline: The UK’s bumpy journey out of the EU

23 June 2021

The threat of a future trade war with the bloc as the UK looms over the five year anniversary of the Brexit vote.


Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

23 June 2021

Mothers in banded mongoose groups all give birth on the same night, creating a ‘veil of ignorance’ over parentage in their communal group of babies.


David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

23 June 2021

The ex-cabinet minister has warned the Online Safety Bill will lead to perfectly legal posts being banned.


What the papers say – June 23

What the papers say – June 23

What the papers say – June 23

22 June 2021

Football, Channel 4, and Scottish independence are among a mixed bag on the front pages.


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