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Government bids to lead the way on AI with 10-year ‘superpower’ plan

Government bids to lead the way on AI with 10-year ‘superpower’ plan

The UK’s first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has been launched.

Thousands more pupils to be given free glasses in a bid to boost literacy

Thousands more pupils to be given free glasses in a bid to boost literacy

The Department for Education has expanded its ‘Glasses in Classes’ scheme to reach more than 9,000 pupils across England.

Ripper declined shielding in prison before dying of Covid, inquest hears

Ripper declined shielding in prison before dying of Covid, inquest hears

Peter Sutcliffe had been warned he was vulnerable to coronavirus by authorities at Frankland Prison.

Travelodge launches recruitment drive for hundreds of staff

Travelodge launches recruitment drive for hundreds of staff

The hotel chain is targeting parents wanting to return to work, with initiatives such as hours that match the school run.

Fewer trips, longer distances: how walking habits changed in 2020

Fewer trips, longer distances: how walking habits changed in 2020

More walking was done for leisure and less to get to school or work.

Appeal for unwanted tech to help Afghan refugees arriving in the UK

Appeal for unwanted tech to help Afghan refugees arriving in the UK

Vodafone and Barnardo’s are urging people to donate unwanted gadgets to help Afghan refugees arriving in the UK access vital online services.

Energy firms warned Government that sector was fragile, MPs told

Energy firms warned Government that sector was fragile, MPs told

Emma Pinchbeck from Energy UK warned that good, well-run companies could fail during the crisis.

Why is CO2 so crucial and what is behind the current supply problems?

Why is CO2 so crucial and what is behind the current supply problems?

CO2 supplies have been disrupted by soaring gas prices and many industries are struggling with the fallout.

GP could face jail after embezzling more than £1.1m in just 41 days

GP could face jail after embezzling more than £1.1m in just 41 days

Experienced doctor Rumi Chhapia admitted defrauding a healthcare group in Portsmouth.

No date for ending of PCR tests for fully vaccinated travellers

No date for ending of PCR tests for fully vaccinated travellers

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the change will ‘make a big difference’.

HSBC branch staff learning Welsh

HSBC branch staff learning Welsh

The bank said the move will enable customers to converse with members of staff in Welsh if they wish to.

Vaccine swap to aid South Korean jab programme

Vaccine swap to aid South Korean jab programme

The UK Government is shipping more than a million doses of vaccine to South Korea.

Police appeal over four children missing with father and grandmother

Police appeal over four children missing with father and grandmother

The Jackman siblings are believed to with father Zion and grandmother Una Dolan after being last seen in north London.

Man who lost family at Grenfell says tower should stay up until memorial agreed

Man who lost family at Grenfell says tower should stay up until memorial agreed

Nabil Choucair said nothing should be done to the tower without the input of the victim’s families

71% surge in bank transfer fraud losses in first half of 2021

71% surge in bank transfer fraud losses in first half of 2021

Less than half of authorised push payment fraud losses were returned to victims in the first half of this year.

Joe Biden ‘wrong’ to have concerns over Northern Ireland, Eustice says

Joe Biden ‘wrong’ to have concerns over Northern Ireland, Eustice says

The US president is ‘probably just reading headlines’ about the UK’s row with the EU, the Environment Secretary said.

Millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to subsidise CO2 production

Millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to subsidise CO2 production

The Government has struck a deal with CF Fertilisers to restart production to prevent shortages hitting food supplies.

M25 protesters could face prison after Government secures injunction

M25 protesters could face prison after Government secures injunction

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said invading a motorway is ‘reckless and puts lives at risk’.

Scientists use AI to help discover new treatment for deadly childhood cancer

Scientists use AI to help discover new treatment for deadly childhood cancer

Experts now hope to test the drug combination in full clinical trials.

Harry Dunn’s mother speaks of ‘enormous relief’ after damages claim resolution

Harry Dunn’s mother speaks of ‘enormous relief’ after damages claim resolution

Mr Dunn’s parents and Anne Sacoolas reached an agreement in the civil claim on Tuesday.

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