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National Trust maps ‘worst case’ climate impacts on heritage and landscapes

National Trust maps ‘worst case’ climate impacts on heritage and landscapes

A mapping tool outlines the threats of extreme heat, high winds and floods to help the charity protect its sites.

US suspends tariffs on UK goods in trade dispute

US suspends tariffs on UK goods in trade dispute

Washington will temporarily suspend tariffs on a range of goods, cutting the 25 per cent tariff rate on Scotch whisky to zero per cent for four months

Lenders stop £1.6bn in bounce back loan fraud

Lenders stop £1.6bn in bounce back loan fraud

Nearly 44,000 fraudulent applications have been turned away by banks

Matt Hancock more optimistic than ever for ‘great British summer’

Matt Hancock more optimistic than ever for ‘great British summer’

The Health Secretary said he is confident that coronavirus restrictions will be lifted to allow leisure travel this summer.

Worrying numbers of youngsters being groomed by terror groups, Raab warns

Worrying numbers of youngsters being groomed by terror groups, Raab warns

The Foreign Secretary also said IS remains the UK’s ‘most significant terrorist threat’.

Full return of Parliament cannot take place after nightclubs, insists Rees-Mogg

Full return of Parliament cannot take place after nightclubs, insists Rees-Mogg

Speaker Sir Lindsay told MPs he will be presenting his own road map for the Commons at a meeting of the House of Commons Commission next week.

Britons flock to make private trip around the Moon

Britons flock to make private trip around the Moon

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is making eight seats on his private trip available to civilians.

Starmer questions ‘fishy’ allocation of funds to Tory areas in Sunak’s Budget

Starmer questions ‘fishy’ allocation of funds to Tory areas in Sunak’s Budget

Of the 45 areas allocated cash under new towns deals, 40 are represented by Tories.

Carbon in UK’s exclusive territorial waters fully mapped for the first time

Carbon in UK’s exclusive territorial waters fully mapped for the first time

Scientists believe that careful managing of deposits rich in the element can help address climate change.

Sadiq Khan launches mayoral re-election bid with ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ mantra

Sadiq Khan launches mayoral re-election bid with ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ mantra

The Labour incumbent described the forthcoming May election as a ‘two-horse race’ between himself and Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey.

£98.4m contract from Ministry of Defence secures jobs at Belfast plant

£98.4m contract from Ministry of Defence secures jobs at Belfast plant

Thales has won a contract to maintain short-range air defence (Shorad) for the British Army and Royal Marines.

No criminal probe into Martin Bashir’s Diana interview

No criminal probe into Martin Bashir’s Diana interview

The Metropolitan Police has ruled out taking any further action unless new evidence comes to light.

‘Fifth of terror prisoners are right-wing extremists’

‘Fifth of terror prisoners are right-wing extremists’

Home Office figures show that 42 out of 209 prisoners in 2020 were classed as holding ‘extreme right-wing’ views.

Sir Winston Churchill’s slippers and brandy glass to go under the hammer

Sir Winston Churchill’s slippers and brandy glass to go under the hammer

The velvet slippers could fetch up to £15,000.

Former Royal Marine who ‘gave up on life’ praises new NHS service

Former Royal Marine who ‘gave up on life’ praises new NHS service

Mental health service Op Courage is expected to treat around 500 people a year.

Chancellor grabbed a pizza after delivering Budget

Chancellor grabbed a pizza after delivering Budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he enjoys pizza and burgers but they should be consumed in ‘moderation’.

No plan to detect track fault that caused train derailment – report

No plan to detect track fault that caused train derailment – report

Passenger services were disrupted for several weeks after a freight train came off the tracks in Eastleigh, Hampshire, in January 2020.

Women’s drinking habits changed less by higher alcohol prices, study finds

Women’s drinking habits changed less by higher alcohol prices, study finds

A survey has found that men are more likely to reduce their drinking because of higher alcohol prices than women.

Life in lockdown: How to boost your body confidence

Life in lockdown: How to boost your body confidence

Follow these tips if you are feeling self-conscious.

Budget tax hikes leave Chancellor looking like ‘Scrooge Sunak’, says think tank

Budget tax hikes leave Chancellor looking like ‘Scrooge Sunak’, says think tank

The IFS warned that Rishi Sunak’s spending plans ‘do not look deliverable’ and that further tax increases may be on the cards.

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