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UK urged to ‘follow US’ and take UFO sightings seriously after drop in reports

UK urged to ‘follow US’ and take UFO sightings seriously after drop in reports

Former investigator Nick Pope has suggested a drop in the number of sightings is down to potential mistrust of the authorities.

Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

The research indicated that companies with more relaxed policies on phone use help their employees achieve a better work life balance.

Debate on independence stops if SNP loses next election, says party MP

Debate on independence stops if SNP loses next election, says party MP

The SNP MP said Labour have already won the next election, but the SNP needs support to continue to push for independence.

Sarwar to urge pro-independence voters to defect and kick out Tories

Sarwar to urge pro-independence voters to defect and kick out Tories

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will kick off his party’s election campaign on Monday.

Major rail disruption between Paddington and Reading

Major rail disruption between Paddington and Reading

National Rail said problems had been caused by damage to the overhead electric wires on the route.

Matalan cuts prices of hundreds of items as costs come down

Matalan cuts prices of hundreds of items as costs come down

The lower-cost retailer said it is investing £35 million in cutting the prices of more than 700 products.

‘Bonds of trust’ broken between families and schools, says report

‘Bonds of trust’ broken between families and schools, says report

The Centre for Social Justice has called for more sport in school to help tackle absences.

Measuring airborne allergens ‘could be better for managing hay fever’

Measuring airborne allergens ‘could be better for managing hay fever’

Researchers suggested their study could be a ‘superior way of measuring pollen allergens’ compared with pollen counts.

Oil from new licences ‘would make little difference’ to UK energy security

Oil from new licences ‘would make little difference’ to UK energy security

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit found it would account for less than 1% of that used domestically in 2030.

First scientific study of 1916 war crater yields ‘significant’ new insights

First scientific study of 1916 war crater yields ‘significant’ new insights

Experts uncovered evidence revealing how German soldiers used the Hawthorn Ridge blast site to their advantage.

‘Spellbinding’ image of autumn leaves in the snow wins South Downs photo prize

‘Spellbinding’ image of autumn leaves in the snow wins South Downs photo prize

The picture taken by Matt Goddard won the annual contest run by the South Downs National Park Authority.

Jodie Comer highlights role in new film set amid climate crisis

Jodie Comer highlights role in new film set amid climate crisis

She said The End We Start From is a story about motherhood.

What the papers say – January 7

What the papers say – January 7

The year’s first Sunday newspapers feature a variety of stories on their front pages.

Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

More than 1,800 properties have already been hit because of saturated ground, the Environment Agency said.

Probe carrying British technology could become first private mission to the moon

Probe carrying British technology could become first private mission to the moon

Simeon Barber from The Open University developed the sensor on the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer which will be onboard Peregrine Mission One.

Sunak hints tax cuts will be paid for through ‘difficult decisions’ on welfare

Sunak hints tax cuts will be paid for through ‘difficult decisions’ on welfare

The Prime Minister said pre-election giveaways will be affordable by controlling public spending.

Calls for pensions minister to be suspended while office expenses reviewed

Calls for pensions minister to be suspended while office expenses reviewed

The expenses watchdog has confirmed it is looking into claims Paul Maynard used his taxpayer-funded constituency office for political campaigning.

Pierce Brosnan and Paul Michael Glaser pay tribute to ‘brother’ David Soul

Pierce Brosnan and Paul Michael Glaser pay tribute to ‘brother’ David Soul

David Soul’s Starsky & Hutch co-star Glaser said he has found it ‘difficult to comprehend’ his friend’s death.

Labour push for PM to publish papers reportedly showing his Rwanda scheme doubts

Labour push for PM to publish papers reportedly showing his Rwanda scheme doubts

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said Rishi Sunak should be ‘honest with the public’ over his views on the migrants deportation policy.

Two men jailed after attempted supercar robbery with fake firearm

Two men jailed after attempted supercar robbery with fake firearm

Mohammed Ali and Muhamed Juwara faked agreeing to buy a Ferrari and instead pointed a gun at the victim and ordered him to put on handcuffs.

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