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Armed forces must lose ‘industrial age capabilities’, says military chief

Armed forces must lose ‘industrial age capabilities’, says military chief

The Chief of the Defence Staff says there needs to be a focus on the new battlefields of space and cyber.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Shell and TSB became the latest companies to announce major job losses on Wednesday.

Charles and Camilla thank young nurses in Belfast for their efforts in the pandemic

Charles and Camilla thank young nurses in Belfast for their efforts in the pandemic

The royal couple are in Northern Ireland for a one-day visit.

Ministers urged to introduce scheme to tackle bad business practices

Ministers urged to introduce scheme to tackle bad business practices

John McDonnell said that the Covid-19 pandemic has made people think about how the economy operates.

Britain to be lashed by rain and strong winds as storm moves in from France

Britain to be lashed by rain and strong winds as storm moves in from France

The south coast is expected to be hit with gusts of 60-65mph on Friday.

Switching to online university lectures a ‘sensible step’ – Sir Keir Starmer

Switching to online university lectures a ‘sensible step’ – Sir Keir Starmer

But the Labour leader has refused to say whether he would back calls for affected students to be given tuition fee refunds.

Home Office staff to have migration and race training after Windrush scandal

Home Office staff to have migration and race training after Windrush scandal

Home Secretary Priti Patel said it was an ‘unprecedented programme of change’.

Tory MSP dismissed from chamber after calling Nicola Sturgeon a liar

Tory MSP dismissed from chamber after calling Nicola Sturgeon a liar

Oliver Mundell refused to withdraw the remark when asked to do so by the Presiding Officer.

Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force

Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force

The ban on the plastic products was delayed due to the challenges coronavirus posed to businesses.

Untrue to say Scottish Government quit common frameworks talks, says minster

Untrue to say Scottish Government quit common frameworks talks, says minster

Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell hit back at a claim made by UK Government minister Paul Scully.

Countries lacking effective track and trace ‘losing sight of the enemy’ – WHO

Countries lacking effective track and trace ‘losing sight of the enemy’ – WHO

Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the agency’s Health Emergencies Programme, made his comments during a webinar hosted by Chatham House.

Eight patients die following Covid-19 outbreak at hospital

Eight patients die following Covid-19 outbreak at hospital

Royal Glamorgan Hospital is in Rhondda Cynon Taf – one of the areas of Wales currently subjected to local lockdown restrictions.

Top-earning footballers urged to donate week’s wages to support community clubs

Top-earning footballers urged to donate week’s wages to support community clubs

MP Chris Evans proposed the creation of a trust funded by high-earning footballers whose funds would be distributed among struggling clubs.

Pantomime dames lead protest calling for theatre industry support

Pantomime dames lead protest calling for theatre industry support

Demonstrators marched to Parliament Square in central London.

US contacts considered kidnapping or poisoning Assange, court told

US contacts considered kidnapping or poisoning Assange, court told

The WikiLeaks founder was also bugged in the toilet at the Ecuador embassy, his extradition hearing has heard.

Speaker condemns Johnson’s ‘unsatisfactory’ handling of coronavirus laws

Speaker condemns Johnson’s ‘unsatisfactory’ handling of coronavirus laws

Boris Johnson will be spared the prospect of a damaging Tory revolt over the way coronavirus rules are introduced but was rebuked by the Speaker.

Checks on agri-food goods will take place between GB and NI, minister confirms

Checks on agri-food goods will take place between GB and NI, minister confirms

Brandon Lewis committed to a ‘slimmed-down Finance Bill’ later this year.

Confusing law-making for North East Covid-19 rules ‘unacceptable’ – lawyer

Confusing law-making for North East Covid-19 rules ‘unacceptable’ – lawyer

A Labour council leader and a police boss also expressed frustration at the way the restrictions were handled.

Dozens of birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, RSPB report says

Dozens of birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, RSPB report says

The charity said there were 85 confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution last year.

Greenland ice loss ‘on pace to be greater than anything seen in 12,000 years’

Greenland ice loss ‘on pace to be greater than anything seen in 12,000 years’

Researchers say their work highlights the ‘extreme and unusual’ projected Greenland ice sheet losses for the 21st century.

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