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Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

10 September 2020

Current communication laws are no longer fit for purpose in the digital age, the Law Commission said.


Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

10 September 2020

The Avengers star has died at the age of 82.


Bingo crowds getting younger as older players stay at home, says Mecca boss

Bingo crowds getting younger as older players stay at home, says Mecca boss

Bingo crowds getting younger as older players stay at home, says Mecca boss

10 September 2020

John O’Reilly said Mecca Bingo has seen the number of customers aged 70 and over dive by 60% since reopening.


Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’

Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’

Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’

10 September 2020

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran took the salute at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.


Nicola Sturgeon limits gatherings to six amid ‘battle’ to control Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon limits gatherings to six amid ‘battle’ to control Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon limits gatherings to six amid ‘battle’ to control Covid-19

10 September 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said the R number in the country could now be as high as 1.5.


Hundreds of schools and colleges have problems accessing Covid-19 tests – union

Hundreds of schools and colleges have problems accessing Covid-19 tests – union

Hundreds of schools and colleges have problems accessing Covid-19 tests – union

10 September 2020

Thousands of teachers and pupils are likely to be out of school awaiting results, the Association of School and College Leaders warns.


The Avengers and Game Of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg dies at 82

The Avengers and Game Of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg dies at 82

The Avengers and Game Of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg dies at 82

10 September 2020

She also appeared in the Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.


Topless Extinction Rebellion protesters expose ‘bare truth’ in Parliament stunt

Topless Extinction Rebellion protesters expose ‘bare truth’ in Parliament stunt

Topless Extinction Rebellion protesters expose ‘bare truth’ in Parliament stunt

10 September 2020

At least 13 topless women attached themselves to the outside of the Palace of Westminster with bike locks around their necks on Thursday.


Travel firms ‘failed to learn lessons’ from cyberattacks, Which? report claims

Travel firms ‘failed to learn lessons’ from cyberattacks, Which? report claims

Travel firms ‘failed to learn lessons’ from cyberattacks, Which? report claims

10 September 2020

An investigation by the consumer group claims firms such as Marriott, British Airways and easyJet have hundreds of flaws in their sites.


Dunelm expects Christmas boost from new Covid-19 Rule of Six

Dunelm expects Christmas boost from new Covid-19 Rule of Six

Dunelm expects Christmas boost from new Covid-19 Rule of Six

10 September 2020

The homewares chain enjoyed a 130% jump in online sales during lockdown as families set up home improvements.


Test and Trace chief insists system is working despite more missed targets

Test and Trace chief insists system is working despite more missed targets

Test and Trace chief insists system is working despite more missed targets

10 September 2020

Figures show just over two-thirds (69.2%) of close contacts of people who tested positive were reached in the week to September 2.


‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US

‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US

‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US

10 September 2020

The Irish data regulator has launched an inquiry which the tech giant has warned could have ‘a far-reaching effect on businesses’.


Birmingham knife attacks murder accused appears at Crown Court

Birmingham knife attacks murder accused appears at Crown Court

Birmingham knife attacks murder accused appears at Crown Court

10 September 2020

Zephaniah McLeod is accused of killing university worker Jacob Billington as well as seven counts of attempted murder.


Liverpool and Leeds fans urged to stay away from Anfield season opener

Liverpool and Leeds fans urged to stay away from Anfield season opener

Liverpool and Leeds fans urged to stay away from Anfield season opener

10 September 2020

Leeds will play their first Premier League game since their relegation from the top flight in the 2003/04 season.


Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’

Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’

Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’

10 September 2020

The findings also raise questions over people’s willingness to be given a Covid-19 inoculation.


Eligibility checks and priority system for tests being looked at, says Hancock

Eligibility checks and priority system for tests being looked at, says Hancock

Eligibility checks and priority system for tests being looked at, says Hancock

10 September 2020

The Health Secretary said ensuring everyone with coronavirus symptoms could get a test close to home ‘was of course my goal’.


EU’s ‘serious concerns’ over Brexit treaty move ahead of emergency talks

EU’s ‘serious concerns’ over Brexit treaty move ahead of emergency talks

EU’s ‘serious concerns’ over Brexit treaty move ahead of emergency talks

10 September 2020

The Government infuriated Brussels just as trade deal negotiations reached a crunch week.


Pupils ‘distressed and crying’ after school bus roof sheared off in bridge crash

Pupils ‘distressed and crying’ after school bus roof sheared off in bridge crash

Pupils ‘distressed and crying’ after school bus roof sheared off in bridge crash

10 September 2020

Three pupils were taken to hospital with ‘serious but not life-threatening’ injuries after the incident in Winchester, Hampshire.


Matt Hancock defends Operation Moonshot amid laughter from MPs

Matt Hancock defends Operation Moonshot amid laughter from MPs

Matt Hancock defends Operation Moonshot amid laughter from MPs

10 September 2020

Earlier on Thursday a leading statistician warned that hundreds of thousands of people could be unnecessarily told to isolate under the proposals.


Sturgeon announces new restrictions on social gatherings with immediate effect

Sturgeon announces new restrictions on social gatherings with immediate effect

Sturgeon announces new restrictions on social gatherings with immediate effect

10 September 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said no more than six people from two households should gather indoors or outside.


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