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Safety concerns raised after approval of hands-free driving system

Safety concerns raised after approval of hands-free driving system

Ensuring drivers take control quickly enough to avoid a crash has been identified as ‘the biggest challenge’ to semi-autonomous vehicles’ development.

Council official ‘T-Dawg’ makes rap video in photo ID reminder for voters

Council official ‘T-Dawg’ makes rap video in photo ID reminder for voters

The Government’s new policy means people must take a form of ID such as a passport or driving licence when they go to vote.

Scrap gas networks’ right to forcibly enter homes, campaigners tell peers

Scrap gas networks’ right to forcibly enter homes, campaigners tell peers

The Energy Bill, currently in the House of Lords, would allow gas networks to force people onto a hydrogen boiler if they live in a trial zone.

Three women deny sending money to IS fighter relative

Three women deny sending money to IS fighter relative

The prosecution alleged the women entered into an arrangement to pass money that might be used for the purpose of terrorism.

Most British people are not interested in King’s coronation – poll

Most British people are not interested in King’s coronation – poll

YouGov conducted a survey of 3,000 adults this month.

Labour vows to end default auto-renewal in crackdown on subscription traps

Labour vows to end default auto-renewal in crackdown on subscription traps

The party would legislate to ensure people would opt in to rather than opt out of contracts that automatically renew.

Steve McQueen’s Ferrari 275 GTB is heading to auction

Steve McQueen’s Ferrari 275 GTB is heading to auction

Late Hollywood icon’s Ferrari could fetch as much as $7m (£5.6m)

Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

A rescue operation had been launched on Wednesday afternoon after a person was reported in the sea close to Brighton pier.

Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow minister

Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow minister

Luke Pollard MP said victims are being let down as a ‘blind eye’ is turned to abuse in the heart of politics.

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Micheal Martin’s comments came after US President Joe Biden referenced Ireland’s policy of military neutrality in a speech to the Dail.

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations.

Motorway drivers can take hands off wheel as self-driving system approved

Motorway drivers can take hands off wheel as self-driving system approved

Ford said it has been given the go ahead by the Government to switch on its BlueCruise technology.

Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Eurovision

Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Eurovision

‘There are 3,000 Ukrainians coming to Liverpool who are refugees, so I thought they will be looking for something to do,’ said Maria Romanenko.

Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer to resolve dispute

Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer to resolve dispute

The move by the Rail Delivery Group follows weeks of talks in a bid to break the deadlock.

Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of printed images

Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of printed images

Alex Falk was working for the Press Association at the age of 17 on Coronation Day 70 years ago.

Football charity aims to raise £100,000 before Women’s World Cup to support 100 girls

Football charity aims to raise £100,000 before Women’s World Cup to support 100 girls

Football Beyond Borders (FBB) is an education and social inclusion charity which uses football to empower young people.

Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the fire at 3.56am on Friday.

What the papers say – April 14

What the papers say – April 14

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages.

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

Juice was due to launch on Thursday but weather conditions showed there was a risk of lightning.

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