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Trump-owned social platform ‘may feed his ego but will not be as big as Twitter’

Trump-owned social platform ‘may feed his ego but will not be as big as Twitter’

Trump-owned social platform ‘may feed his ego but will not be as big as Twitter’

22 March 2021

Former president’s senior adviser Jason Miller claims Trump will be back online with ‘his own platform’ in around two to three months.


What rules will UK holidaymakers face in summer hotspots?

What rules will UK holidaymakers face in summer hotspots?

What rules will UK holidaymakers face in summer hotspots?

22 March 2021

Several popular destinations have announced plans for the return of tourists from the UK this summer.


Scottish Government publishes draft Bill for second independence vote

Scottish Government publishes draft Bill for second independence vote

Scottish Government publishes draft Bill for second independence vote

22 March 2021

Constitution Secretary Mike Russell said that ‘Scotland’s future should be Scotland’s choice’.


Post Office ‘turned itself into nation’s most untrustworthy brand’, court hears

Post Office ‘turned itself into nation’s most untrustworthy brand’, court hears

Post Office ‘turned itself into nation’s most untrustworthy brand’, court hears

22 March 2021

The Post Office settled the civil claim brought by more than 550 claimants for £57.75 million, without admitting liability, in December 2019.


Covid loan repayments could squeeze investment, Labour’s Dodds warns

Covid loan repayments could squeeze investment, Labour’s Dodds warns

Covid loan repayments could squeeze investment, Labour’s Dodds warns

22 March 2021

Businesses have borrowed more than £70 billion in Government-backed loans in the last year.


PM condemns ‘Kill the Bill’ riot scenes

PM condemns ‘Kill the Bill’ riot scenes

PM condemns ‘Kill the Bill’ riot scenes

22 March 2021

Boris Johnson said the disturbances in Bristol city centre were ‘unacceptable’.


PM warns Covid-19 spike in Europe likely to ‘wash up on our shores’

PM warns Covid-19 spike in Europe likely to ‘wash up on our shores’

PM warns Covid-19 spike in Europe likely to ‘wash up on our shores’

22 March 2021

The warning comes amid rising cases in countries such as France and Italy.


Student journalist describes watching Bristol riot unfold

Student journalist describes watching Bristol riot unfold

Student journalist describes watching Bristol riot unfold

22 March 2021

University student Ben Bloch was reporting on the violent clashes with the police for the Bristol Tab.


Report into whether Sturgeon broke ministerial code expected to be published

Report into whether Sturgeon broke ministerial code expected to be published

Report into whether Sturgeon broke ministerial code expected to be published

22 March 2021

A report by James Hamilton QC into whether the First Minister breached the ministerial code is expected to be given to the Government on Monday.


Ofcom opts not to pursue complaint against BBC over broadcast of racist term

Ofcom opts not to pursue complaint against BBC over broadcast of racist term

Ofcom opts not to pursue complaint against BBC over broadcast of racist term

22 March 2021

More than 18,000 people had complained to the BBC about the incident.


Most employees want to continue working from home some of the time, study finds

Most employees want to continue working from home some of the time, study finds

Most employees want to continue working from home some of the time, study finds

22 March 2021

Research found that almost 80% of workers want to be in the office two days a week or less once Covid restrictions end.


Labour calls for ‘level playing field’ between online and high street retailers

Labour calls for ‘level playing field’ between online and high street retailers

Labour calls for ‘level playing field’ between online and high street retailers

22 March 2021

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds criticised a system that allowed some online firms to pay ‘little to no tax’.


Big-hearted builders ensure paralysed father-of-four can return home

Big-hearted builders ensure paralysed father-of-four can return home

Big-hearted builders ensure paralysed father-of-four can return home

22 March 2021

A charity made the adaptations to Rob Lamb’s family home in just over a week.


Using dexamethasone to treat Covid patients ‘may have saved one million lives’

Using dexamethasone to treat Covid patients ‘may have saved one million lives’

Using dexamethasone to treat Covid patients ‘may have saved one million lives’

22 March 2021

The inexpensive and widely available steroid was found to reduce death from Covid-19 nine months ago following a clinical trial.


Judge draws marriage of Sir Frederick Barclay to a close

Judge draws marriage of Sir Frederick Barclay to a close

Judge draws marriage of Sir Frederick Barclay to a close

22 March 2021

Mr Justice Cohen granted a decree nisi on Monday after Sir Frederick, 86, and Lady Hiroko Barclay, 78, had begun fighting over money.


Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

22 March 2021

The English Defence League founder, 38, is due to go on trial over claims a 16-year-old boy involved in a viral playground clip was violent to girls.


How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

22 March 2021

There is growing frustration on the continent that the bloc is not getting the supplies it expected from AstraZeneca.


‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

22 March 2021

Cats Protection said that, due to his extra digits, Fingle is ‘very good at climbing’.


Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

22 March 2021

Police said six had been detained for violent disorder and a seventh held for possession of an offensive weapon following the riot in Bristol.


Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

22 March 2021

Nova innovation has launched the first ever electric vehicle charging point in the UK which provides energy through tidal power.


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