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BBC should not just reflect views of ‘metropolitan bubbles’, says minister

BBC should not just reflect views of ‘metropolitan bubbles’, says minister

Culture minister John Whittingdale also expressed ‘considerable sympathy’ with Tory calls to reform how the BBC is funded.

Supreme Court asked to decide whether Uber drivers are workers

Supreme Court asked to decide whether Uber drivers are workers

Uber operating companies appealed to the Supreme Court after losing three rounds of a legal battle with drivers.

Tributes to ‘amazing’ Navy sailor who died in motorway crash

Tributes to ‘amazing’ Navy sailor who died in motorway crash

Chief Petty Officer Keith “Paddy” Ross died in the accident on the M275 in Portsmouth.

Charles praises GP surgeries for their ‘heroic work’ during pandemic

Charles praises GP surgeries for their ‘heroic work’ during pandemic

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, as Charles and Camilla are known in the county, have spent a second day touring the West Country.

Leaving out social care staff and nurses from public sector pay rises ‘shocking’

Leaving out social care staff and nurses from public sector pay rises ‘shocking’

One care provider group called the Government’s announcement a ‘kick in the teeth’.

UK airports ‘will suffer £4bn pandemic hit’, industry body warns

UK airports ‘will suffer £4bn pandemic hit’, industry body warns

The Airport Operators Association said nearly £2 billion was lost during lockdown.

Cecil Rhodes statue will remain outside Oxford college until at least next year

Cecil Rhodes statue will remain outside Oxford college until at least next year

A long-running campaign demanding the removal of the statue gained renewed attention amid the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud Englishman and proud honorary Irishman’

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud Englishman and proud honorary Irishman’

The World Cup winner’s grandchildren paid tribute to the man who managed Ireland on the biggest stage in their eulogy at his funeral service.

Windrush: Priti Patel promises full review of hostile environment policy

Windrush: Priti Patel promises full review of hostile environment policy

The Home Secretary made the commitment as she updated MPs on progress being made to address concerns raised about Home Office practices.

Lockdown highlighted digital divide in Britain, MPs told

Lockdown highlighted digital divide in Britain, MPs told

Industry experts warned that lack of access to good mobile and broadband connections left some people isolated.

Sturgeon open to inquiry on Russian interference in independence referendum

Sturgeon open to inquiry on Russian interference in independence referendum

The First Minister addressed the release of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report during the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Key findings from the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia report

Key findings from the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia report

The report was released after months of delay.

UK firms still operating at around half pre-virus capacity – research

UK firms still operating at around half pre-virus capacity – research

Almost half of firms, 46%, still reported a slight or significant decrease in revenue from UK customers compared to June.

BBC ‘taking political correctness too far’ by removing programmes, says minister

BBC ‘taking political correctness too far’ by removing programmes, says minister

Media minister John Whittingdale said while some shows from the 1960s are now ‘wholly unacceptable’, he was surprised to see Little Britain removed.

Covid-19: Women and parents of under-fives worst-hit psychologically, study says

Covid-19: Women and parents of under-fives worst-hit psychologically, study says

People were asked how often they experienced symptoms such as difficulties sleeping or concentrating or feeling overwhelmed.

Young children among migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings

Young children among migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings

Another wave of incidents took place in Kent on Tuesday.

Network to help landowners ‘rewild’ hundreds of thousands of acres

Network to help landowners ‘rewild’ hundreds of thousands of acres

Rewilding Britain said there is a need to ‘reset’ relationship with the natural world.

Fifth of people ‘have been targeted by suspected coronavirus-related scams’

Fifth of people ‘have been targeted by suspected coronavirus-related scams’

Accountants, IT workers and teachers are among those particularly likely to say they have been scammed, according to Aviva.

Katie Price tells bankruptcy hearing: I’ve lost everything

Katie Price tells bankruptcy hearing: I’ve lost everything

The former glamour model revealed she has been burgled, and had also attended the Priory.

Greater transparency needed in House of Lords around Russian links, says ISC

Greater transparency needed in House of Lords around Russian links, says ISC

Peers with links to Russian firms include Lord Fairfax of Cameron and Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede.

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