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Universities with high tuition fees offering online courses may face ‘hard time’

Universities with high tuition fees offering online courses may face ‘hard time’

Institutions must ensure students have social experiences and ‘one-on-one connections’ with academics, a global expert said.

Children as young as six ‘regularly decide for themselves what content to watch’

Children as young as six ‘regularly decide for themselves what content to watch’

Research from the BBFC suggests children are regularly deciding on what content to watch without input from their parents.

Salmond threatens legal case to get government to release court papers to MSPs

Salmond threatens legal case to get government to release court papers to MSPs

Alex Salmond has offered to go to court to help obtain the documents, sought by MSPs probing the government’s handling of complaints against him.

Aircraft carrier stays in port for another day following Covid-19 outbreak

Aircraft carrier stays in port for another day following Covid-19 outbreak

Fewer than 10 crew members of HMS Queen Elizabeth have tested positive.

In Pictures: Plumpest pumpkins being picked ahead of Halloween carve

In Pictures: Plumpest pumpkins being picked ahead of Halloween carve

A farm in Scotland is opening up its pumpkin fields to visitors.

Minister admits proposed change to Brexit deal would breach international law

Minister admits proposed change to Brexit deal would breach international law

The comment by Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis sparked fury, including from some Tory MPs.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost this year.

Warning of possible second peak as coronavirus cases rise

Warning of possible second peak as coronavirus cases rise

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Covid-19 ‘remains a threat’ as he imposed further restrictions in Bolton.

I am not at war with Salmond, senior civil servant tells MSPs

I am not at war with Salmond, senior civil servant tells MSPs

Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans said a text she sent when the Scottish Government lost a legal challenge against him was ‘misinterpreted’.

TikTok working to remove suicide video clips

TikTok working to remove suicide video clips

The video-sharing app has said it will ban users that repeatedly try to share the footage on its platform.

Watchdog to probe police chief’s actions over WhatsApp use as PCC resigns

Watchdog to probe police chief’s actions over WhatsApp use as PCC resigns

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said Cleveland Police Chief Constable Richard Lewis had referred himself to the watchdog.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face another trial on Sunday, MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face another trial on Sunday, MP says

Tulip Siddiq said she had spoken with Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe following reports she was facing a new charge.

Lewis tells MPs UK’s proposals over EU agreement could ‘break international law’

Lewis tells MPs UK’s proposals over EU agreement could ‘break international law’

The NI Secretary said there were ‘clear precedents’ for countries which need to consider their international obligations.

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns MPs: The arts are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns MPs: The arts are at the point of no return

He told a select committee that ‘we really can’t go on much more’.

‘We’re working great together’ – Donald Trump thanks Boris Johnson for support

‘We’re working great together’ – Donald Trump thanks Boris Johnson for support

The Telegraph reported Mr Johnson had said the president was living up to his campaign slogan to ‘make America great again’.

Manchester Arena victim given chest compressions more than an hour after blast

Manchester Arena victim given chest compressions more than an hour after blast

John Atkinson’s treatment was highlighted as the response of the emergency services came under the spotlight on the second day of the inquiry.

Local UK coronavirus restrictions: Where are they and what are they?

Local UK coronavirus restrictions: Where are they and what are they?

A look at the measures imposed around the UK.

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

The Stormont minister will not bring a legislative consent motion on the Government’s Trade Bill before the Assembly until uncertainty is addressed.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 176 positive cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Sterling fell 1.6% to just over 1.30 US dollars, hitting the lowest level for nearly a month.

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