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Facebook rolls out blood donation feature to parts of UK

Facebook rolls out blood donation feature to parts of UK

Facebook rolls out blood donation feature to parts of UK

15 September 2020

The feature will be available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in a bid to find ‘new blood’.


Nearly nine in 10 children return to school after Covid-19 lockdown

Nearly nine in 10 children return to school after Covid-19 lockdown

Nearly nine in 10 children return to school after Covid-19 lockdown

15 September 2020

Around 92% of state schools in England were fully open last week, Government figures suggest.


Trump wants to jail Assange to keep him quiet, extradition hearing told

Trump wants to jail Assange to keep him quiet, extradition hearing told

Trump wants to jail Assange to keep him quiet, extradition hearing told

15 September 2020

A lawyer told the Old Bailey that rumours the US president had been aided by foreign powers in 2016 were viewed as ‘undermining his legitimacy’.


Insurers Hiscox and RSA predict £200m hit from landmark Covid-19 ruling

Insurers Hiscox and RSA predict £200m hit from landmark Covid-19 ruling

Insurers Hiscox and RSA predict £200m hit from landmark Covid-19 ruling

15 September 2020

Hiscox said the impact of the ruling is likely to be around £150 million lower than the worst case scenario it predicted.


Women vow to continue fight over pension changes

Women vow to continue fight over pension changes

Women vow to continue fight over pension changes

15 September 2020

The Court of Appeal has ruled controversial reforms affecting women born in the 1950s were not discriminatory.


Make company fire-and-rehire tactics illegal – Starmer

Make company fire-and-rehire tactics illegal – Starmer

Make company fire-and-rehire tactics illegal – Starmer

15 September 2020

The Labour leader also set out his vision for reforming and extending the furlough scheme.


Hancock confirms new prioritisation list for Covid-19 tests

Hancock confirms new prioritisation list for Covid-19 tests

Hancock confirms new prioritisation list for Covid-19 tests

15 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged there were ‘operational challenges’ following widespread complaints about the availability of tests.


‘Naughty Tory’ Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women

‘Naughty Tory’ Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women

‘Naughty Tory’ Elphicke jailed for sexual assaults on younger women

15 September 2020

The 49-year-old father-of-two, who was dumped by his wife upon his conviction, was described by the judge as ‘a sexual predator’.


Call to boost green space as research shows millions in ‘nature-deprived’ areas

Call to boost green space as research shows millions in ‘nature-deprived’ areas

Call to boost green space as research shows millions in ‘nature-deprived’ areas

15 September 2020

Separate reports by Friends of the Earth and The Ramblers reveal inequalities in access to parks and local greenery and call for Government action.


Two arrested over 1992 disappearance of 23-year-old man after cold case inquiry

Two arrested over 1992 disappearance of 23-year-old man after cold case inquiry

Two arrested over 1992 disappearance of 23-year-old man after cold case inquiry

15 September 2020

The missing persons report said Steven Clark disappeared after visiting a public toilet while on a family walk.


Thomas Cook brand ‘reinvented’ as online travel firm

Thomas Cook brand ‘reinvented’ as online travel firm

Thomas Cook brand ‘reinvented’ as online travel firm

15 September 2020

Chinese firm Fosun Tourism Group acquired the brand for £11 million after the 178-year-old travel company collapsed in September 2019.


Less popular children more likely to develop circulatory disease – study

Less popular children more likely to develop circulatory disease – study

Less popular children more likely to develop circulatory disease – study

15 September 2020

Low peer status, social isolation and marginalisation may be particularly distressing in childhood, researchers said.


No trust between devolved administrations and UK Government, MPs told

No trust between devolved administrations and UK Government, MPs told

No trust between devolved administrations and UK Government, MPs told

15 September 2020

Scotland’s Constitution Secretary Mike Russell claimed there is a hostility to devolution at Westminster.


Irish Government announces blueprint for living with Covid-19

Irish Government announces blueprint for living with Covid-19

Irish Government announces blueprint for living with Covid-19

15 September 2020

The medium-term plan for living with coronavirus includes different levels of restrictions, ranging from one to five.


Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

15 September 2020

Signs of strain on testing capabilities have caused long queues in parts of the UK.


Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

15 September 2020

A National Audit Office report warns that the financial health of the college sector is ‘fragile’.


Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

15 September 2020

The names of those at the BBC earning more than £150,000 a year have been published, a move previously instigated by the Government.


PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

15 September 2020

Researchers found the dementia risk among people who have had PTSD was higher in the general population compared to veterans.


Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

15 September 2020

A call for answers on the repairability of Apple devices comes as the firm prepares to launch its latest wave of products.


Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

15 September 2020

Boris Johnson’s senior aide Dominic Cummings has a longstanding interest in defence procurement and the use of technology.


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