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Channel 4 bosses to be quizzed on potential privatisation of the broadcaster

Channel 4 bosses to be quizzed on potential privatisation of the broadcaster

Channel 4 bosses to be quizzed on potential privatisation of the broadcaster

22 June 2021

Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon and chair Charles Gurassa will appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.


Channel 4 privatisation: How would it work?

Channel 4 privatisation: How would it work?

Channel 4 privatisation: How would it work?

22 June 2021

PA takes a look at the key questions on a possible privatisation for Channel 4


Sturgeon to set out life in lowest tier of coronavirus restrictions

Sturgeon to set out life in lowest tier of coronavirus restrictions

Sturgeon to set out life in lowest tier of coronavirus restrictions

22 June 2021

The First Minister is due to make an announcement at Holyrood on Tuesday as part of the latest review of the route map out of lockdown.


New Twitter prompt to offer support to online scam victims

New Twitter prompt to offer support to online scam victims

New Twitter prompt to offer support to online scam victims

22 June 2021

The tool is being deployed alongside Citizens Advice.


Cross-party group of MPs and peers to challenge PM over Russia report

Cross-party group of MPs and peers to challenge PM over Russia report

Cross-party group of MPs and peers to challenge PM over Russia report

22 June 2021

The case is thought to be the first time that sitting MPs or peers have taken legal action against the Government on the grounds of national security.


What the papers say – June 22

What the papers say – June 22

What the papers say – June 22

22 June 2021

Covid, summer holidays and Anne Robinson’s ‘war on woke’ lead Tuesday’s papers.


Reduced-sized juries could help clear court backlog – Lord Chief Justice

Reduced-sized juries could help clear court backlog – Lord Chief Justice

Reduced-sized juries could help clear court backlog – Lord Chief Justice

21 June 2021

In March last year, the crown court backlog stood at around 40,000, but was hit by court closures and the delays triggered by the pandemic.


Planning reforms necessary to make home ownership achievable – Jenrick

Planning reforms necessary to make home ownership achievable – Jenrick

Planning reforms necessary to make home ownership achievable – Jenrick

21 June 2021

The Housing Secretary is facing increasing pressure over a planned upheaval of the planning system.


Second arrest made after BBC journalist chased by protesters

Second arrest made after BBC journalist chased by protesters

Second arrest made after BBC journalist chased by protesters

21 June 2021

The Metropolitan Police said a 62-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of an offence contrary to Section 4A of the Public Order Act.


New NHS strategy to give patients more control over their health and care data

New NHS strategy to give patients more control over their health and care data

New NHS strategy to give patients more control over their health and care data

21 June 2021

People will be able to access their own medical information from different parts of the health system through various patient apps.


Northern Ireland Secretary will use abortion powers if no progress at Stormont

Northern Ireland Secretary will use abortion powers if no progress at Stormont

Northern Ireland Secretary will use abortion powers if no progress at Stormont

21 June 2021

The Government says it is ‘very distressing’ hundreds of women and girls still had to travel to the mainland for a termination


8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

21 June 2021

An investigation has been launched although the fault is now said to have been fixed.


New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

21 June 2021

Under 18s will be able to flag the material via the Report Remove tool on Childline’s website.


Man-made mountain at Marble Arch to offer sweeping views of London

Man-made mountain at Marble Arch to offer sweeping views of London

Man-made mountain at Marble Arch to offer sweeping views of London

21 June 2021

The Marble Arch Mound will open to visitors from July 26.


Givan asked when he will leave First Minister role during first engagement

Givan asked when he will leave First Minister role during first engagement

Givan asked when he will leave First Minister role during first engagement

21 June 2021

Paul Givan, who was only appointed to the position on Thursday, was quizzed over when he would leave the post.


Lead from petrol persists in London air despite 1990s ban – study

Lead from petrol persists in London air despite 1990s ban – study

Lead from petrol persists in London air despite 1990s ban – study

21 June 2021

The findings highlight the long-term persistence of contaminants introduced by human activities in the environment, research suggests.


Liverpool could lose world heritage status after Unesco recommendation

Liverpool could lose world heritage status after Unesco recommendation

Liverpool could lose world heritage status after Unesco recommendation

21 June 2021

World Heritage Committee members are set to discuss the proposal to delete the city’s waterfront from the list next month.


Police officers injured and 14 arrests made during anti-lockdown protest

Police officers injured and 14 arrests made during anti-lockdown protest

Police officers injured and 14 arrests made during anti-lockdown protest

21 June 2021

The protest comes on the day that Covid-19 restrictions were hoped to be further eased in England before the Government delayed the plan.


Charity’s abortion pathway to stop by October if funding not provided

Charity’s abortion pathway to stop by October if funding not provided

Charity’s abortion pathway to stop by October if funding not provided

21 June 2021

Informing Choices NI provides a central access point for early medical abortion services in Northern Ireland.


Infected blood scandal survivor left ‘angry’ after death of school friends

Infected blood scandal survivor left ‘angry’ after death of school friends

Infected blood scandal survivor left ‘angry’ after death of school friends

21 June 2021

Gary Webster, 56, was a pupil who went to Lord Mayor Treloar College from 1975 to 1983 and was later diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C.


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