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Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology

Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology

It calls for better co-ordination of artificial intelligence policy.

Six-week lockdown to start in Northern Ireland from Boxing Day

Six-week lockdown to start in Northern Ireland from Boxing Day

It is understood the Stormont Executive has agreed to close all non-essential retail, close contact services and restrict hospitality to takeaways.

Charles admits he is ‘way down the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine

Charles admits he is ‘way down the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine

The Prince of Wales also acknowledged that people of colour are more adversely affected by the virus.

Covid-19 patient levels in eastern England higher than first-wave peak

Covid-19 patient levels in eastern England higher than first-wave peak

Other regions are very close to setting new records.

Tier changes in England: At-a-glance

Tier changes in England: At-a-glance

More than two-thirds of the population will be in Tier 3 from Saturday.

Secondary school pupils to have staggered return in first week of January

Secondary school pupils to have staggered return in first week of January

Education unions have criticised the Government for making a last-minute announcement just hours before the end of term.

Scot who vowed to ‘revolutionise the wheelchair’ wins one million dollar backing

Scot who vowed to ‘revolutionise the wheelchair’ wins one million dollar backing

Andrew Slorance’s intelligent wheelchair triumphed over competition from around the globe.

Lord Speaker has Covid-19 jab as he urges others to follow suit

Lord Speaker has Covid-19 jab as he urges others to follow suit

Lord Fowler said his call-up for the vaccine is ‘not an appointment I wish to miss’.

Third of people ‘worried about using busy transport hubs for Christmas getaway’

Third of people ‘worried about using busy transport hubs for Christmas getaway’

A poll commissioned by travel think tank Thrive indicated that 36% are concerned about festive trips.

One in four homes has access to gigabit broadband – Ofcom

One in four homes has access to gigabit broadband – Ofcom

The service is available to 7.9 million homes across the UK.

Rees-Mogg: Unicef should be ‘ashamed’ for ‘playing politics’

Rees-Mogg: Unicef should be ‘ashamed’ for ‘playing politics’

Labour’s Zarah Sultana said the Commons Leader was reportedly in line to receive a £800,000 dividend payout this year.

Princess Eugenie’s tribute to her mother after 30 years of Teenage Cancer Trust

Princess Eugenie’s tribute to her mother after 30 years of Teenage Cancer Trust

The princess, her sister Beatrice and Sarah, Duchess of York, carried out a virtual call with the charity to celebrate its anniversary.

Legoland reviews ride policies after disabled boy ‘humiliated’ when told to walk

Legoland reviews ride policies after disabled boy ‘humiliated’ when told to walk

Three of the rides have had their evacuation policies immediately reviewed, and a further seven will have changes implemented from March 2021.

Former Eton teacher jailed for sexually abusing pupils

Former Eton teacher jailed for sexually abusing pupils

Matthew Mowbray, 49, was jailed for a total of five years for 15 offences.

Outlook buoyed by vaccine but remains uncertain amid Brexit talks – Bank

Outlook buoyed by vaccine but remains uncertain amid Brexit talks – Bank

The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep rates unchanged at 0.1% at its final meeting of the year.

School Covid outbreaks may be down to several introductions of virus – expert

School Covid outbreaks may be down to several introductions of virus – expert

A new study suggests that the proportion of schoolchildren and teachers with coronavirus mirrors the proportion in the local community.

Discussions under way on how pupils will return to school in January

Discussions under way on how pupils will return to school in January

The chairwoman of Public Accounts Committee said a lack of detail about the possible changes to a return to school in January was ‘ludicrous’.

Tougher coronavirus restrictions for large areas of southern England

Tougher coronavirus restrictions for large areas of southern England

Health Secretary Matt Hancock set out the measures in the House of Commons.

Payouts made to 15% of Windrush victims claiming compensation

Payouts made to 15% of Windrush victims claiming compensation

About £2.4 million had been paid to 260 people at the end of November.

Man who chased motorbike thieves and killed one in a crash jailed for 10 years

Man who chased motorbike thieves and killed one in a crash jailed for 10 years

Joshua Molloy was thrown from the bike and against a lamp post following a high speed chase.

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