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Fatal blast mill managers cleared of health and safety offences

Fatal blast mill managers cleared of health and safety offences

The blast happened at the wood mill in Bosley, Cheshire, in July 2015.

Barclays shifts call centre operations to UK from India due to Covid crisis

Barclays shifts call centre operations to UK from India due to Covid crisis

The move came as the bank also announced plans to downsize its office estate, saying it expects flexible working to continue.

Twitter adds prompt offering voter information ahead of local elections

Twitter adds prompt offering voter information ahead of local elections

The new tool will direct users to the Electoral Commission website where they can find key election details.

Hospitality and retail outlets reopen as NI takes major step out of lockdown

Hospitality and retail outlets reopen as NI takes major step out of lockdown

Publicans, cafe owners and restaurateurs can now trade outdoors.

New advice for firms to help workers suffering from long Covid

New advice for firms to help workers suffering from long Covid

Workers have been contacting Acas, asking about their rights if they suffer from the long-term effects of the virus.

Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to confront border issues

Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to confront border issues

The Scottish First Minister said terms would be sought which ‘allow businesses to keep trading’.

Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched at cricket ground

Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched at cricket ground

The family of the Second World War veteran and NHS fundraiser launched the challenge on what would have been his 101st birthday.

PM’s mobile number being online may have put him at ‘increased risk’ of snooping

PM’s mobile number being online may have put him at ‘increased risk’ of snooping

A former UK national security adviser said Boris Johnson needs to be ‘much more digitally secure’ following the revelation.

Murdered PCSO ‘died from significant head injuries’

Murdered PCSO ‘died from significant head injuries’

Kent Police Deputy Chief Constable Tim Smith said there are hundreds of officers assigned to the investigation into her death.

AstraZeneca hits sales of nearly £200m from Covid-19 jabs

AstraZeneca hits sales of nearly £200m from Covid-19 jabs

The pharmaceutical giant, which is not making a profit from the vaccine, also saw strong growth in its other drug divisions.

Queen was ‘brave’ during farewell to Philip, says Mike Tindall

Queen was ‘brave’ during farewell to Philip, says Mike Tindall

The former England rugby player, who is married to the Queen’s granddaughter, thinks the Duke of Edinburgh would have been happy with the funeral.

Barclays notches up £2.4bn profit in just three months

Barclays notches up £2.4bn profit in just three months

The bank recorded its highest quarterly profits in 13 years as it benefited from an improving economy and global stock market recoveries.

Missing cat reunited with owner after 13 years

Missing cat reunited with owner after 13 years

Charity shop worker Gemma Barbieri said she was ‘stunned’ when she received a call saying that 14-year-old Rose had been found.

Climate activists blockade nuclear base with giant plant pots

Climate activists blockade nuclear base with giant plant pots

The Extinction Rebellion Scotland protesters say they are demanding a safe, green future.

Nine sought by police after officers injured in lockdown protest clashes

Nine sought by police after officers injured in lockdown protest clashes

Five of the 14 injured officers required medical treatment.

Social media platforms could be fined for failing to remove racist abuse

Social media platforms could be fined for failing to remove racist abuse

A bill on Online Safety is due before Parliament this year.

What the papers say – April 30

What the papers say – April 30

Covid, curtains and Line of Duty’s coppers lead the papers on Friday.

Neo-Nazi police officer facing jail for membership of banned group

Neo-Nazi police officer facing jail for membership of banned group

Ben Hannam was found guilty of membership of banned right-wing extremist group National Action following a trial at the Old Bailey.

Noel Clarke suspended by Bafta after sexual misconduct allegations

Noel Clarke suspended by Bafta after sexual misconduct allegations

Clarke is currently appearing in ITV thriller Viewpoint.

Covid vaccine rollout continues amid calls for public inquiry

Covid vaccine rollout continues amid calls for public inquiry

NHS England said that text messages will be sent out from Friday to 40 and 41-year-olds enabling them to book their vaccine appointments.

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