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Social media firms ‘failing to act on anti-Semitism’

Social media firms ‘failing to act on anti-Semitism’

A new report from the Centre for Countering Digital Hate said the biggest social media sites are failing to take down hate content reported to them.

Implication that ‘infections don’t matter’ could put young off Covid vaccine

Implication that ‘infections don’t matter’ could put young off Covid vaccine

Psychologist makes warning after new inducements are announced to get younger people to take up the offer of a jab.

Olympic champion Tom Daley supports ‘groundbreaking’ brain tumour drug trial

Olympic champion Tom Daley supports ‘groundbreaking’ brain tumour drug trial

The Brain Tumour Charity has launched an appeal to help raise £450,000 needed to fund the new three-year trial.

Johnson pressed to further ease travel rules to save beleaguered industry

Johnson pressed to further ease travel rules to save beleaguered industry

From 4am on Monday morning, fully vaccinated travellers from the US and most of Europe were spared the need to self-isolate.

New set of stamps issued exploring Industrial Revolution inventions

New set of stamps issued exploring Industrial Revolution inventions

The Spinning jenny and Portland cement are featured on the stamps being issued by Royal Mail.

Meggitt agrees £6.3bn takeover by US firm Parker-Hannifin

Meggitt agrees £6.3bn takeover by US firm Parker-Hannifin

The FTSE 250 company confirmed an offer from the US engineering technology giant valuing Meggitt at 800p per share.

HSBC confirms dividend as first-half profits more than double

HSBC confirms dividend as first-half profits more than double

The banking giant told investors on Monday that pre-tax profits soared to 10.8 billion US dollars (£7.8 billion) for the six months to June.

What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

More Olympic gold for Team GB features among the stories on the nation’s front pages as the working week begins.

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

The 20-year-old injured two people before being shot dead by police in the street in February 2021.

Ministers urged not to create ‘complicated’ amber travel watchlist

Ministers urged not to create ‘complicated’ amber travel watchlist

The move could mean that popular holiday destinations are moved on to the red hotel quarantine list at short notice.

New ‘measures’ at Samaritans amid reports of volunteers meeting callers for sex

New ‘measures’ at Samaritans amid reports of volunteers meeting callers for sex

The charity, which offers a helpline service to people, is reportedly monitoring phone calls to ensure any inappropriate relationships do not occur.

77-year-old arrested after 74-year-old man dies following suspected crash

77-year-old arrested after 74-year-old man dies following suspected crash

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Teenager in critical condition after stabbing in north London

Teenager in critical condition after stabbing in north London

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Adams Road in Tottenham just after 2pm on Sunday.

Three held on suspicion of murder after five-year-old boy found dead in river

Three held on suspicion of murder after five-year-old boy found dead in river

South Wales Police were called at 5.45am on Saturday to a report of concern for a missing child in the Sarn area of Bridgend.

Protesters stage climate camp calling for chemical plant to be shut down

Protesters stage climate camp calling for chemical plant to be shut down

Campaigners pitched up outside the gates of the Mossmorran site in Fife.

Tories must ‘come clean’ over secretive club that gives access to PM – Labour

Tories must ‘come clean’ over secretive club that gives access to PM – Labour

The Financial Times reported the club was developed in a bid to connect Tory supporters with top figures.

Almost 2m more premises to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband upgrade

Almost 2m more premises to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband upgrade

The investment is part of Boris Johnson’s target of achieving at least 85% gigabit-capable UK coverage by 2025.

Max Whitlock’s mother says gold-medal winning gymnast is ‘my champion’

Max Whitlock’s mother says gold-medal winning gymnast is ‘my champion’

Madeleine Whitlock said it was ‘really emotional’ to watch the 28-year-old.

Hundreds mark Emancipation Day and demand better support for Windrush generation

Hundreds mark Emancipation Day and demand better support for Windrush generation

The event was organised by a coalition of campaigning groups.

UK blames Iran for drone attack that killed Briton on ship off Oman

UK blames Iran for drone attack that killed Briton on ship off Oman

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the attack was ‘deliberate, targeted, and a clear violation of international law by Iran’.

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