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Camera and battery updates make for ‘intriguing’ iPhone launch

Camera and battery updates make for ‘intriguing’ iPhone launch

Camera and battery updates make for ‘intriguing’ iPhone launch

14 September 2021

The iPhone 13 range has been revealed for the first time.


Tory rebellion fails to derail Boris Johnson’s health and social care tax hike

Tory rebellion fails to derail Boris Johnson’s health and social care tax hike

Tory rebellion fails to derail Boris Johnson’s health and social care tax hike

14 September 2021

The policy breaks Mr Johnson’s 2019 election manifesto commitment not to raise taxes.


Winnie-the-Pooh ‘bearbnb’ comes to East Sussex to mark 95th anniversary

Winnie-the-Pooh ‘bearbnb’ comes to East Sussex to mark 95th anniversary

Winnie-the-Pooh ‘bearbnb’ comes to East Sussex to mark 95th anniversary

14 September 2021

The guesthouse has been curated by the Disney-appointed illustrator Kim Raymond.


Standing still not an option for Channel 4, Culture Secretary warns

Standing still not an option for Channel 4, Culture Secretary warns

Standing still not an option for Channel 4, Culture Secretary warns

14 September 2021

Oliver Dowden is expected to make the comments in a speech at the Royal Television Society Convention.


Apple unveils iPhone 13 range alongside new iPads and Apple Watch

Apple unveils iPhone 13 range alongside new iPads and Apple Watch

Apple unveils iPhone 13 range alongside new iPads and Apple Watch

14 September 2021

The new flagship smartphones will go on sale on September 24.


Northern Ireland faces ‘historic opportunity’ to attract investment

Northern Ireland faces ‘historic opportunity’ to attract investment

Northern Ireland faces ‘historic opportunity’ to attract investment

14 September 2021

The showcase event is the highlight of the Northern Ireland Office’s Centenary programme to mark 100 years since the foundation of Northern Ireland.


Princess Margaret’s former bracelet sells for almost £400,000

Princess Margaret’s former bracelet sells for almost £400,000

Princess Margaret’s former bracelet sells for almost £400,000

14 September 2021

The piece, which dates from about 1925, had been previously sold in 2006.


NHS already ‘hugely pressured’, doctors’ leader warns ahead of winter surge

NHS already ‘hugely pressured’, doctors’ leader warns ahead of winter surge

NHS already ‘hugely pressured’, doctors’ leader warns ahead of winter surge

14 September 2021

Dr Chaand Nagpaul said, in addition to dealing with Covid, the NHS was tackling a backlog and the flu season.


Researchers say new system could prevent repeat of Gatwick drone chaos

Researchers say new system could prevent repeat of Gatwick drone chaos

Researchers say new system could prevent repeat of Gatwick drone chaos

14 September 2021

Drone activity at Gatwick Airport saw around 1,000 flights cancelled or diverted between in December 2018.


Pingdemic could have prevented cases soaring to 100,000 a day – expert

Pingdemic could have prevented cases soaring to 100,000 a day – expert

Pingdemic could have prevented cases soaring to 100,000 a day – expert

14 September 2021

Professor Graham Medley, however, did warn there is still the potential for another peak of cases.


‘Booster jabs expected to have big knock-on effect for protection against Covid’

‘Booster jabs expected to have big knock-on effect for protection against Covid’

‘Booster jabs expected to have big knock-on effect for protection against Covid’

14 September 2021

Booster vaccines will be offered to millions of people from next week alongside annual flu jabs.


The end of homeworking could lead to spike in infections – experts

The end of homeworking could lead to spike in infections – experts

The end of homeworking could lead to spike in infections – experts

14 September 2021

Work from home advice could return if the NHS comes under too much pressure.


City’s historic Spitfire unveiled in £5.4m gallery after three-year restoration

City’s historic Spitfire unveiled in £5.4m gallery after three-year restoration

City’s historic Spitfire unveiled in £5.4m gallery after three-year restoration

14 September 2021

The unveiling in Stoke-on-Trent coincides with Battle of Britain Day.


Most drivers want hard shoulders reinstated on smart motorways – survey

Most drivers want hard shoulders reinstated on smart motorways – survey

Most drivers want hard shoulders reinstated on smart motorways – survey

14 September 2021

Concerns about smart motorways follow several fatal accidents involving stationary vehicles being hit from behind.


Think twice before booster campaigns, WHO director says

Think twice before booster campaigns, WHO director says

Think twice before booster campaigns, WHO director says

14 September 2021

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said rolling out booster campaigns which target those who are not immediately vulnerable is ‘really not right’.


Prime Minister calls on unvaccinated five million to take up offer of jab

Prime Minister calls on unvaccinated five million to take up offer of jab

Prime Minister calls on unvaccinated five million to take up offer of jab

14 September 2021

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said vaccination levels were key to tackling the virus over winter.


Prof Chris Whitty says anti-vaxxers ‘should be ashamed’

Prof Chris Whitty says anti-vaxxers ‘should be ashamed’

Prof Chris Whitty says anti-vaxxers ‘should be ashamed’

14 September 2021

England’s chief medical officer said some people were knowingly ‘peddling untruths’ to stop others getting a life-saving jab.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

14 September 2021

Just over a third of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Boris Johnson takes swipe at Nicki Minaj’s stance on coronavirus vaccines

Boris Johnson takes swipe at Nicki Minaj’s stance on coronavirus vaccines

Boris Johnson takes swipe at Nicki Minaj’s stance on coronavirus vaccines

14 September 2021

The rapper said she would not take the vaccine until she has ‘done enough research’.


Rivers, wetlands and waters polluted by agriculture and sewage – report

Rivers, wetlands and waters polluted by agriculture and sewage – report

Rivers, wetlands and waters polluted by agriculture and sewage – report

14 September 2021

Protected sites are among the areas hit by poor water quality, a report from a partnership of environmental charities has claimed.


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