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Direct messages and personal data accessed by hackers, Twitter confirms

Direct messages and personal data accessed by hackers, Twitter confirms

The social media giant said as many as 36 of the 130 compromised accounts had their Direct Messages accessed.

Online cycling training course launched to encourage ‘green recovery’

Online cycling training course launched to encourage ‘green recovery’

Cycle Skills helps participants get their bike ready for their first ride and offers tips for avoiding potential hazards.

Nine arrests as thousands gather outside Anfield to celebrate Premier League win

Nine arrests as thousands gather outside Anfield to celebrate Premier League win

Merseyside Police introduced a 48-hour dispersal zone around the ground during Liverpool’s match against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Nissan hands over protective aprons project to prison

Nissan hands over protective aprons project to prison

The car firm’s Sunderland factory has made more than half a million aprons for frontline health and care workers.

Public must wear face coverings in sandwich shops – Government

Public must wear face coverings in sandwich shops – Government

New regulations, which are enforceable by the police, are due to be set out on Thursday afternoon.

PM’s visit to Scotland highlights ‘key argument’ for independence, Sturgeon says

PM’s visit to Scotland highlights ‘key argument’ for independence, Sturgeon says

But Boris Johnson said ahead of his trip north that the coronavirus crisis has shown the ‘sheer might’ of the UK.

Surge in calls to domestic abuse helpline during coronavirus lockdown

Surge in calls to domestic abuse helpline during coronavirus lockdown

The helpline saw an increase of 77% in June.

Lorry driver extradited to UK to face Essex container deaths charges

Lorry driver extradited to UK to face Essex container deaths charges

Eamonn Harrison, from County Down, Northern Ireland, is alleged to have driven the lorry trailer to Zeebrugge in Belgium before it sailed to England.

US ambassador to UK says claims of racist and sexist remarks are ‘false’

US ambassador to UK says claims of racist and sexist remarks are ‘false’

Mr Johnson has been Washington’s ambassador in London since November 2017.

What the papers say – July 23

What the papers say – July 23

Thursday’s front pages begin with confusion over the latest instructions for wearing face coverings.

Boris Johnson’s first year as PM: How the polls have changed

Boris Johnson’s first year as PM: How the polls have changed

The fortunes of the prime minister and his party have both soared and dipped.

Challenges facing Boris Johnson after a year in No 10

Challenges facing Boris Johnson after a year in No 10

After a dramatic first year in power, the Prime Minister faces further daunting problems.

What you need to know about face coverings

What you need to know about face coverings

Wearing face coverings will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets from Friday.

Amber Heard set to finish evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

Amber Heard set to finish evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

She began giving her version of events on Monday.

Boris Johnson’s dramatic year in No 10

Boris Johnson’s dramatic year in No 10

Brexit, a baby and a brush with death all featured in Boris Johnson’s first 365 days as Prime Minister.

Ministers urged to end face coverings confusion as deadline looms

Ministers urged to end face coverings confusion as deadline looms

Shoppers face fines of up to £100 for flouting face covering regulations from Friday.

Liverpool fans gather outside Anfield to celebrate title win despite warnings

Liverpool fans gather outside Anfield to celebrate title win despite warnings

Liverpool lifted the trophy in an empty stadium after their final home game of the season.

BA pilots urged to accept package to try and limit redundancies

BA pilots urged to accept package to try and limit redundancies

Balpa urged pilots to accept the best deal in ‘incredibly difficult circumstances’.

Hogmanay street party tickets withdrawn

Hogmanay street party tickets withdrawn

Organisers said the annual event could not take place in its ‘current form’.

Eating chocolate weekly linked with reduced risk of heart disease – study

Eating chocolate weekly linked with reduced risk of heart disease – study

Researchers combined six studies to examine the association between chocolate consumption and coronary heart disease.

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