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Work on unmanned combat aircraft to begin after £30m Government investment

Work on unmanned combat aircraft to begin after £30m Government investment

The three-year contract to design and manufacture a prototype will support more than 100 jobs in Northern Ireland, the MoD said.

Government alters rules in bid to boost employment scheme for young people

Government alters rules in bid to boost employment scheme for young people

The £2 billion scheme has created more than 120,000 jobs for 16-24 year olds so far.

UK risks becoming ‘failed state’ unless it reforms Union – Gordon Brown

UK risks becoming ‘failed state’ unless it reforms Union – Gordon Brown

The former prime minister spoke out after polls found a majority of voters think Scotland is likely to be independent in the next 10 years.

Terror watchdog launches inquiry into radicalisation in jails

Terror watchdog launches inquiry into radicalisation in jails

Jonathan Hall QC said there has been a ‘steady drumbeat’ of terrorist attacks on prison officers.

Jeremy Hunt: Medical grade masks should be compulsory in shops

Jeremy Hunt: Medical grade masks should be compulsory in shops

The former health secretary thinks the public should be wearing air filtration masks in public spaces instead of cloth or surgical masks.

Britons warned of treacherous conditions as sub-zero temperatures follow snow

Britons warned of treacherous conditions as sub-zero temperatures follow snow

An amber weather warning for snow is in place covering an area from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent.

Former Brexit MEP dies in diving accident in the Bahamas

Former Brexit MEP dies in diving accident in the Bahamas

Robert Rowland represented the South East of England at the European Parliament from July 2019 to December 2020.

Lockdown lifting a ‘long, long way’ off says Hancock as 6.3m receive jab

Lockdown lifting a ‘long, long way’ off says Hancock as 6.3m receive jab

A record 491,970 people across the UK received their first dose of the vaccine on a single day.

Supermarkets failing to act quickly on single-use plastic, report says

Supermarkets failing to act quickly on single-use plastic, report says

Almost 900,000 tonnes of plastic packaging was sold by the UK’s top 10 chains in 2019, a study by two charities revealed.

Protesters told to stay away from court hearing of Colston statue accused

Protesters told to stay away from court hearing of Colston statue accused

Police warned those planning to demonstrate during the court appearance of those accused of toppling the statue of slaver Edward Colston risk a fine.

In Video: Animals enjoy the snow at London Zoo

In Video: Animals enjoy the snow at London Zoo

It was a first-time experience for some residents.

Three more teenagers arrested after murder of 15-year-old boy

Three more teenagers arrested after murder of 15-year-old boy

Keon Lincoln was set upon by a group of youths with weapons in the Handsworth area of Birmingham on Thursday.

‘Today’s youngsters are tomorrow’s shantymen’ – shanty singers welcome trend

‘Today’s youngsters are tomorrow’s shantymen’ – shanty singers welcome trend

John, a singer with the Sheringham Shantymen, said he downloaded TikTok to watch Nathan Evans’s viral video.

Midlands becomes first region in England to give a million initial Covid jabs

Midlands becomes first region in England to give a million initial Covid jabs

London still lags behind all other regions in terms of the total number of jabs given, having delivered around 641,000 since December 8.

Labour issues warning over Government plans to ‘increase council tax’

Labour issues warning over Government plans to ‘increase council tax’

Labour’s Opposition Day debates on Monday will focus on the Government’s ‘proposed increase in council tax’ and its plans for employment rights.

London transport needs Government support for at least two years, says TfL boss

London transport needs Government support for at least two years, says TfL boss

Andy Byford, commissioner of TfL, also suggested Crossrail may open sooner than the first half of 2022.

Sturgeon says she will ‘vigorously’ refute Salmond’s claims

Sturgeon says she will ‘vigorously’ refute Salmond’s claims

The First Minister said she would set out her account of events to a Scottish Parliament committee.

Sturgeon says Johnson is ‘frightened of democracy’

Sturgeon says Johnson is ‘frightened of democracy’

The First Minister quoted Robert Burns’ ‘timorous beastie’ phrase in reference to the Prime Minister.

Andrew RT Davies re-appointed Tory leader in the Senedd

Andrew RT Davies re-appointed Tory leader in the Senedd

Paul Davies quit the post amid a row over drinking on the Senedd estate.

Albino squirrel spotted foraging in Sussex

Albino squirrel spotted foraging in Sussex

The condition can make the creatures more easy to spot by predators.

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