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Gary Lineker questions whether BBC will have power to remove staff from Twitter

Gary Lineker questions whether BBC will have power to remove staff from Twitter

The Match Of The Day host recently took a pay cut from the BBC.

Key worker forced to take 100-mile round trip including ferry for Covid-19 test

Key worker forced to take 100-mile round trip including ferry for Covid-19 test

The NHS Covid-19 app has been sending mainland residents to the Isle of Wight while sending islanders on the opposite journey.

Mental health experts call for restrictions on image-editing apps

Mental health experts call for restrictions on image-editing apps

The group says it has concerns over the impact of such apps on the mental and physical health of young people.

High Court row over software used in Covid-19 testing laboratories settled

High Court row over software used in Covid-19 testing laboratories settled

Firms behind ‘Lighthouse labs’, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock, were sued by a company which uses artificial intelligence to ‘automate’ tests.

Number of state secondary schools ‘not fully open’ rises, data suggests

Number of state secondary schools ‘not fully open’ rises, data suggests

The amount of state-funded secondary schools that are fully open has dropped 8% in a week, according to DfE statistics.

‘Good evidence’ Covid-19 may be spreading in pubs and restaurants – expert

‘Good evidence’ Covid-19 may be spreading in pubs and restaurants – expert

The start of the chain of transmission is often from an indoor crowded setting such as a pub, a researcher has said.

Welsh First Minister asks PM to urgently consider travel restrictions in England

Welsh First Minister asks PM to urgently consider travel restrictions in England

Mark Drakeford wrote to Boris Johnson about the issue.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Burnley currently has the highest rate in England, followed by Knowsley and Liverpool.

Parrots separated at Lincolnshire zoo after learning to swear

Parrots separated at Lincolnshire zoo after learning to swear

Five African grey parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Centre were separated after ‘setting each other off’ with bad language.

Boris Johnson apologises for local lockdown confusion

Boris Johnson apologises for local lockdown confusion

The Prime Minister said he ‘misspoke’ when asked about the measures coming into effect in the North East on Wednesday.

Council leaders ‘frustrated’ by Government’s handling of new restrictions

Council leaders ‘frustrated’ by Government’s handling of new restrictions

Leaders were still asking for clarity over the new rules for North East England hours before they were due to come into effect at midnight.

Older people suffered poor mental health over worries about food while shielding

Older people suffered poor mental health over worries about food while shielding

Research shows depression and anxiety were twice as common among older people who were shielding.

First Minister accused of ‘disregarding democracy’ by Welsh Conservatives

First Minister accused of ‘disregarding democracy’ by Welsh Conservatives

Mark Drakeford answered questions from MSs on Tuesday via a videolink from his office less than three miles from the Welsh Parliament.

Channel migrant crossings ‘far from being a crisis’ – UN officials

Channel migrant crossings ‘far from being a crisis’ – UN officials

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will address a committee of MPs.

Equality law gaps ‘leading to unnecessary religious discrimination’

Equality law gaps ‘leading to unnecessary religious discrimination’

Discrimination against the non-religious and religious minorities remains lawful across much of Britain, the National Secular Society said.

Call for help to create ‘striking’ art tribute to Covid-19 NHS and key workers

Call for help to create ‘striking’ art tribute to Covid-19 NHS and key workers

The fully completed art installation will open on the NHS’s official birthday, July 5, next year.

Police force refers itself to watchdog over probe into missing mother-of-two

Police force refers itself to watchdog over probe into missing mother-of-two

Georgina Gharsallah disappearance from Worthing in 2018.

FM accused of misleading parliament amid Salmond inquiry ‘obstruction’ claims

FM accused of misleading parliament amid Salmond inquiry ‘obstruction’ claims

Committee convener Linda Fabiani said the investigation was being left ‘completely frustrated’.

UK’s first hydrogen train to make test debut on mainline tracks

UK’s first hydrogen train to make test debut on mainline tracks

Transport unions have called for the mass manufacture of the eco-friendly trains to be carried out in Britain following the tests.

Retail rent arrears ‘to exceed £2bn’ as landlords predict lower payments

Retail rent arrears ‘to exceed £2bn’ as landlords predict lower payments

Property industry group Revo said landlords are expecting another set of low payment figures after the deadline for quarterly rent.

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