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Oxfordshire named as home for new Moderna vaccine manufacturing hub

Oxfordshire named as home for new Moderna vaccine manufacturing hub

Oxfordshire named as home for new Moderna vaccine manufacturing hub

05 March 2023

The biotechnology company will create its Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre in Harwell.


Around 630,000 small businesses at risk of going bust – research

Around 630,000 small businesses at risk of going bust – research

Around 630,000 small businesses at risk of going bust – research

05 March 2023

The Venture Forward report, produced by GoDaddy, indicated that the potential collapse of these firms would represent a £12 billion hit.


Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

05 March 2023

The Finance Secretary said ‘continuity won’t cut it’ for the next leader of Scotland.


NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris

NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris

NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris

05 March 2023

But the Northern Ireland Secretary said he is a ‘glass half full man’ and is confident the DUP will back the Windsor Framework.


Commuters forced to ‘grin and bear’ rail fare rise amid cost-of-living pressures

Commuters forced to ‘grin and bear’ rail fare rise amid cost-of-living pressures

Commuters forced to ‘grin and bear’ rail fare rise amid cost-of-living pressures

05 March 2023

Fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9% on average on Sunday, adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets.


New legislation is just one part of action to ‘stop the boats’, vows minister

New legislation is just one part of action to ‘stop the boats’, vows minister

New legislation is just one part of action to ‘stop the boats’, vows minister

05 March 2023

Critics have already questioned whether the Government’s solution will make any difference to small boat arrivals on Britain’s shores.


Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

05 March 2023

The civil servant is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.


Father of youngest Manchester Arena victim set to sue MI5 for failures

Father of youngest Manchester Arena victim set to sue MI5 for failures

Father of youngest Manchester Arena victim set to sue MI5 for failures

05 March 2023

The security service’s director general, Ken McCallum, issued a public apology.


UK and Germany to fly joint Nato missions in Estonia for first time

UK and Germany to fly joint Nato missions in Estonia for first time

UK and Germany to fly joint Nato missions in Estonia for first time

05 March 2023

British pilots are set to conduct joint air policing missions in Estonia alongside the German air force for the first time.


New Government ads to encourage complaints about ‘rogue landlords’

New Government ads to encourage complaints about ‘rogue landlords’

New Government ads to encourage complaints about ‘rogue landlords’

05 March 2023

Social housing tenants will be urged to complain about shoddy and dangerous housing in a major new Government advertising campaign.


Strikes Bill likely in breach of ECHR, say MPs and peers

Strikes Bill likely in breach of ECHR, say MPs and peers

Strikes Bill likely in breach of ECHR, say MPs and peers

05 March 2023

MPs and peers have urged ministers to think again on controversial new strikes law.


Leaks offer ‘view into psyche of Hancock’, not Government workings – minister

Leaks offer ‘view into psyche of Hancock’, not Government workings – minister

Leaks offer ‘view into psyche of Hancock’, not Government workings – minister

05 March 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris suggested the leaked WhatsApp messages give only a ‘partial’ picture of Covid decision-making.


Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill

Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill

Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill

05 March 2023

Sinn Fein’s vice president called on the DUP to show ‘leadership’ and lift its blockade on devolution at Stormont.


Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate, insists minister

Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate, insists minister

Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate, insists minister

05 March 2023

Chris Heaton-Harris has offered a staunch defence of the former prime minister.


Daughters still asking to go home a month after earthquake, says Syrian mother

Daughters still asking to go home a month after earthquake, says Syrian mother

Daughters still asking to go home a month after earthquake, says Syrian mother

05 March 2023

Pregnant Aalaa said her daughters were ‘pulled’ from her as their home collapsed and the two young children are still suffering weeks later.


British aid worker ‘privileged’ to help children affected by Turkey-Syria quake

British aid worker ‘privileged’ to help children affected by Turkey-Syria quake

British aid worker ‘privileged’ to help children affected by Turkey-Syria quake

05 March 2023

Unicef worker Joe English has been helping children in Syria and Turkey affected by the earthquake with psychosocial aid.


Iranian director uses Oscar nod to talk gender equality with Hollywood stars

Iranian director uses Oscar nod to talk gender equality with Hollywood stars

Iranian director uses Oscar nod to talk gender equality with Hollywood stars

05 March 2023

Cyrus Neshvad said Tom Cruise told him ‘we should be strong’, while discussing the fight for women’s rights in Iran.


Government prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

Government prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

Government prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

05 March 2023

The legislation, promised as part of Government efforts to tackle illegal migration, could come as soon as Tuesday.


What the papers say – March 5

What the papers say – March 5

What the papers say – March 5

05 March 2023

A fresh development in The Telegraph’s ‘Lockdown Files’ features among the front pages.


Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder

Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder

Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder

05 March 2023

Almost 900 people signed up to sell the magazine last year for the first time.


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