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LGBT-inspired artwork installed at heart of GCHQ in honour of Alan Turing

LGBT-inspired artwork installed at heart of GCHQ in honour of Alan Turing

LGBT-inspired artwork installed at heart of GCHQ in honour of Alan Turing

22 June 2021

Mr Turing cracked the Enigma code at GCHQ’s base during the Second World War.


International recruitment of NHS staff vital part of health service – top nurse

International recruitment of NHS staff vital part of health service – top nurse

International recruitment of NHS staff vital part of health service – top nurse

22 June 2021

Ruth May said overseas recruitment has ‘helped to make the NHS the success that it is today’.


Kate visits Natural History Museum to hear about Urban Nature Project

Kate visits Natural History Museum to hear about Urban Nature Project

Kate visits Natural History Museum to hear about Urban Nature Project

22 June 2021

The duchess was shown the museum’s Wildlife Garden and joined local schoolchildren taking part in nature activities


Motorised ‘parklet’ installed in Warwickshire town after previous version was removed by council

Motorised ‘parklet’ installed in Warwickshire town after previous version was removed by council

Motorised ‘parklet’ installed in Warwickshire town after previous version was removed by council

22 June 2021

Adam Tranter’s creation promotes people to stop and have a chat.


Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients – study

Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients – study

Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients – study

22 June 2021

The drugs are commonly used to lower people’s cholesterol.


Man sought after police officer’s throat cut

Man sought after police officer’s throat cut

Man sought after police officer’s throat cut

22 June 2021

Cleveland Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of Aaron Gray, 30, who is thought to be in Middlesbrough.


Government tests emergency terror alert system that sounds siren from mobiles

Government tests emergency terror alert system that sounds siren from mobiles

Government tests emergency terror alert system that sounds siren from mobiles

22 June 2021

The new system is designed to make people aware of danger to life, such as terror, flooding, fires, explosions or public health emergencies.


New Snapchat Lens celebrates Alan Turing £50 note

New Snapchat Lens celebrates Alan Turing £50 note

New Snapchat Lens celebrates Alan Turing £50 note

22 June 2021

The augmented reality lens scans the new banknote and turns it into an interactive experience.


Who is new DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

Who is new DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

Who is new DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

22 June 2021

Sir Jeffrey was the only nomination for the post.


Next DUP leader warns of Brexit deal impact on Northern Ireland ‘stability’

Next DUP leader warns of Brexit deal impact on Northern Ireland ‘stability’

Next DUP leader warns of Brexit deal impact on Northern Ireland ‘stability’

22 June 2021

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Government must ‘deal with’ the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Lord Frost hopes Brexit will not limit amount of UK film and TV available in EU

Lord Frost hopes Brexit will not limit amount of UK film and TV available in EU

Lord Frost hopes Brexit will not limit amount of UK film and TV available in EU

22 June 2021

The minister admitted he could not stop the EU from deciding British works did not count as European under the bloc’s quota system.


Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

22 June 2021

Researchers found that fitness enthusiasts performed better when they listened to a playlist of their favourite tracks.


Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

22 June 2021

The elections expert said the Tories are seeking to tap into a wider set of values held by those who voted to leave the EU in 2016.


Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

22 June 2021

Covid-related pupil absence in state schools has risen to its highest rate since all schools reopened in March, figures suggest.


Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

22 June 2021

Aviation minister Robert Courts pulled out from a planned speech at Abta’s Travel Matters conference.


Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

22 June 2021

Fewer than 10% of festival organisers applied for cultural pandemic support funding, according to industry data.


No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

22 June 2021

Nadine Dorries said women’s voices are not being listened to, after TV presenter Naga Munchetty shared her experience of having a coil fitted.


Scottish Government delay in taking up welfare powers ‘regrettable’, say MPs

Scottish Government delay in taking up welfare powers ‘regrettable’, say MPs

Scottish Government delay in taking up welfare powers ‘regrettable’, say MPs

22 June 2021

The Scottish Affairs Committee lamented the decision to put off plans to assume full control of disability benefits.


Prison Service provided appropriate care to Fred McClenaghan, ombudsman finds

Prison Service provided appropriate care to Fred McClenaghan, ombudsman finds

Prison Service provided appropriate care to Fred McClenaghan, ombudsman finds

22 June 2021

The convicted killer died at Magilligan Prison in Co Londonderry in 2018 after becoming unwell.


Public kept an eye out for Queen’s injured swans during lockdown

Public kept an eye out for Queen’s injured swans during lockdown

Public kept an eye out for Queen’s injured swans during lockdown

22 June 2021

The Queen’s Swan Marker is preparing for the annual census of the birds on the River Thames.


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