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Boris Johnson claims Russia interference did not sway Brexit vote

Boris Johnson claims Russia interference did not sway Brexit vote

The Prime Minister accused ‘Islingtonian Remainers’ of seizing on the Intelligence and Security Committee report.

Johnson insists Government ‘leads the world’ in caution about Russian activity

Johnson insists Government ‘leads the world’ in caution about Russian activity

The PM is under pressure after the Intelligence and Security Committee suggested the Government may have taken its eye off the ball over Russia.

£5.7m lottery cash for ‘grand scale’ uplands restoration project

£5.7m lottery cash for ‘grand scale’ uplands restoration project

The scheme in the North Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales aims to work with 300 farmers to enhance nature and wildlife.

Former spy says he did not expect Trump-Russia dossier to hit headlines

Former spy says he did not expect Trump-Russia dossier to hit headlines

Christopher Steele is giving evidence at a High Court trial in London after a Russian businessman sued him for defamation.

Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp threw bottles at her ‘like grenades’

Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp threw bottles at her ‘like grenades’

The actress is giving her third day of evidence in the Hollywood star’s libel action against The Sun newspaper.

Weekly coronavirus deaths in Scotland drop into single figures

Weekly coronavirus deaths in Scotland drop into single figures

There were six Covid-19 fatalities between July 13 and 19, according to the National Records of Scotland.

Rapid Covid-19 test trialled in care homes

Rapid Covid-19 test trialled in care homes

Fast results could help settings manage outbreaks and pick up asymptomatic cases.

Philip in public appearance to hand military role to Camilla

Philip in public appearance to hand military role to Camilla

The Duke of Edinburgh has been closely associated with The Rifles and its earlier regiments for almost 70 decades.

GPs warned flu jab delivery could take twice as long during Covid-19 pandemic

GPs warned flu jab delivery could take twice as long during Covid-19 pandemic

The need for social distancing and PPE could extend seasonal flu vaccination time to six minutes instead of the usual one to three, the RCGP said.

Fundraiser, 104, congratulated by Sir Tom Moore for ‘good job’

Fundraiser, 104, congratulated by Sir Tom Moore for ‘good job’

Joan Willett has raised more than £43,000 for the British Heart Foundation after completing a 17-mile walking challenge.

‘Perfectly fair’ to approve Westferry scheme before levy came in, says Jenrick

‘Perfectly fair’ to approve Westferry scheme before levy came in, says Jenrick

Labour said the timing of the initial decision could have potentially saved applicant and former newspaper owner Richard Desmond £50m.

Chinese hackers accused of targeting British AI firm in mass intrusion campaign

Chinese hackers accused of targeting British AI firm in mass intrusion campaign

The two men are accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of trade secrets and intellectual property from victims across the world.

‘Anomaly’ allowing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim immunity amended

‘Anomaly’ allowing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim immunity amended

Dominic Raab made a written statement about the immunity agreements between the UK and US on Wednesday

Universities must be decolonised to address ‘silent crisis’ on campuses – report

Universities must be decolonised to address ‘silent crisis’ on campuses – report

BAME students are concerned about unconscious bias in marking, according to new paper.

Limiting TV time to two hours a day could minimise health risks, study suggests

Limiting TV time to two hours a day could minimise health risks, study suggests

University of Glasgow researchers examined lifestyle and demographic data from 490,966 people in the UK.

Labour agrees payout for whistleblowers over anti-Semitism expose

Labour agrees payout for whistleblowers over anti-Semitism expose

The party issued an unreserved apology for attacks directed at former party employees and the journalist behind the Panorama programme.

Widower of murdered honeymooner ‘sickened’ by Liverpool link-up with Mauritius

Widower of murdered honeymooner ‘sickened’ by Liverpool link-up with Mauritius

John McAreavey has accused Mauritian authorities of not doing enough to catch his wife Michaela’s killers.

Relief as driving tests resume after four-month suspension

Relief as driving tests resume after four-month suspension

Tests were cancelled across the UK in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Antibodies isolated from Covid-19 patients may suppress virus, study suggests

Antibodies isolated from Covid-19 patients may suppress virus, study suggests

They can also be used to prevent infection, particularly in the elderly, the scientists say.

Qantas 747 plane draws kangaroo in the sky during final journey from Australia

Qantas 747 plane draws kangaroo in the sky during final journey from Australia

The jumbo jet is making its last flight before being retired and stripped for parts.

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