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Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

Andrew McDade said he had been unfairly dismissed from his job after an offensive song in the video sparked outrage.

Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years

Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years

Matt Clifford said global regulation was needed to control AI and harness its capability for good purposes.

UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme

UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme

UK ministers have knocked back demands for glass to be included in Scotland’s deposit return scheme.

Augmented reality headset Vision Pro is ‘most advanced device ever’ – Apple

Augmented reality headset Vision Pro is ‘most advanced device ever’ – Apple

Apple chief executive Tim Cook unveiled the new product at the company’s HQ in California.

Scottish Labour leader stresses oil and gas will play major part for ‘decades’

Scottish Labour leader stresses oil and gas will play major part for ‘decades’

Anas Sarwar said a Labour government would not make the ‘same mistakes’ as Margaret Thatcher.

Kate to take part in drills at rugby club as part of early childhood campaign

Kate to take part in drills at rugby club as part of early childhood campaign

The Princess of Wales will meet local and national men’s rugby players at Maidenhead Rugby Club to discuss the Shaping Us campaign on Wednesday.

Post Office should be ‘ended in current form’ after Horizon scandal – tax expert

Post Office should be ‘ended in current form’ after Horizon scandal – tax expert

Dan Neidle described the Post Office Horizon scandal as ‘the single greatest challenge to the rule of law’.

Harry’s relationship with Chelsy and William ‘damaged by newspaper articles’

Harry’s relationship with Chelsy and William ‘damaged by newspaper articles’

The press intrusion left Harry ‘suffering bouts of depression as a result’, the High Court was told.

Letters between Diana and Michael Barrymore reveal phone hacking, court told

Letters between Diana and Michael Barrymore reveal phone hacking, court told

It was alleged their ‘secret’ meetings were known about through listening to voicemail messages.

Covid inquiry legal challenge could be heard by end of June, says minister

Covid inquiry legal challenge could be heard by end of June, says minister

Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said the process was being ‘expedited’ as he defended the decision to bring forward a judicial review.

Harry does not have vendetta against press, court told ahead of duke’s evidence

Harry does not have vendetta against press, court told ahead of duke’s evidence

On Monday, the duke’s individual case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering got under way.

Navy veteran happy to see ‘so many people’ ahead of 79th anniversary of D-Day

Navy veteran happy to see ‘so many people’ ahead of 79th anniversary of D-Day

Ernie Davies, 98, was among the 11 British veterans who travelled across the Channel to mark the anniversary of the historic military invasion.

Sir Elton John says ending Aids by 2030 is possible as he launches new funding

Sir Elton John says ending Aids by 2030 is possible as he launches new funding

The Elton John Aids Foundation launched a three-year fund worth £101 million to tackle HIV infections in vulnerable communities.

Braverman wrong to say asylum initial decision backlog has reduced, says Labour

Braverman wrong to say asylum initial decision backlog has reduced, says Labour

The Home Secretary declined to respond to the criticism.

Ukraine can count on UK support, Cleverly tells Zelensky in Kyiv

Ukraine can count on UK support, Cleverly tells Zelensky in Kyiv

The Foreign Secretary made his second visit to the war-torn nation amid signs an expected Ukrainian counter-offensive may have begun.

Threat to delay Illegal Migration Bill emerges as peers demand impact assessment

Threat to delay Illegal Migration Bill emerges as peers demand impact assessment

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth repeatedly said details of the economic impact assessment will emerge ‘in due course’.

Youth campaigners urge Prime Minister to back climate and nature Bill

Youth campaigners urge Prime Minister to back climate and nature Bill

Backed by MPs, councils and members of the public, the Bill aims to guide the UK towards cutting emissions.

Taking oestrogen pills for menopause ‘may increase risk of high blood pressure’

Taking oestrogen pills for menopause ‘may increase risk of high blood pressure’

A study found that oral oestrogen was associated with a 14% higher risk of high blood pressure compared with oestrogen creams.

More training for ambulance staff following Manchester attack ‘could take years’

More training for ambulance staff following Manchester attack ‘could take years’

The response by the emergency services to the bombing, which killed 22 people on May 22 2017, was criticised following an inquiry.

Davina McCall calls for revolution on contraception: ‘I’m really, really angry’

Davina McCall calls for revolution on contraception: ‘I’m really, really angry’

McCall has previously hosted programmes on the menopause.

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