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Nurses and midwives ‘at high risk of burnout and bullying in the workplace’

Nurses and midwives ‘at high risk of burnout and bullying in the workplace’

Working conditions pose a significant threat to their mental health, which could worsen due to the pandemic, a review has found.

Johnny Depp’s ex-partner Vanessa Paradis due to give evidence at High Court

Johnny Depp’s ex-partner Vanessa Paradis due to give evidence at High Court

The French singer and actress was in a relationship with Mr Depp for more than 14 years.

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

Masks and vaccines lead many of the papers on Thursday.

Bitcoin Twitter scam: What is the cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin Twitter scam: What is the cryptocurrency?

Kanye West, Joe Biden and Barack Obama’s accounts were among those posting messages indicating they had been hacked.

Removal of Tory whip from MP called ‘utter absurdity’ by ex-Cabinet minister

Removal of Tory whip from MP called ‘utter absurdity’ by ex-Cabinet minister

Tory leadership took disciplinary action against Dr Julian Lewis as sources said the MP had “acted with the opposition for his own advantage”.

Parliament could move to York during refurbishment, Johnson says

Parliament could move to York during refurbishment, Johnson says

The renewel works were approved in 2018 and involve decanting Westminster for at least six years.

Vaccine hopes rise amid reports Oxford jab could give ‘double protection’

Vaccine hopes rise amid reports Oxford jab could give ‘double protection’

Early trials are said to have shown the vaccine generated an immune response.

Earlier lockdown linked to bigger reduction in Covid-19 cases – study

Earlier lockdown linked to bigger reduction in Covid-19 cases – study

The findings are based on daily reported cases of Covid-19 for 149 countries or regions that implemented physical distancing measures.

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

The accounts, which have large Twitter followings, were simultaneously attacked on Wednesday evening.

Man charged by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

Man charged by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

The man is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday via video-link.

Mayor demands end to Leicester lockdown as decision looms

Mayor demands end to Leicester lockdown as decision looms

While the decision is expected to be made on Thursday, the date of the announcement has not been confirmed.

Oxford vaccine ‘could give double protection against Covid-19’

Oxford vaccine ‘could give double protection against Covid-19’

The vaccine being trialled at the University of Oxford has been shown to produce antibodies and ‘killer T-cells’, according to reports.

Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Transport minister Rachel Maclean confirmed in a letter to residents that the site had been purchased by the Department for Transport.

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Targeted accounts included Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

During ITV’s Peston programme on Wednesday, she was asked about effectively quarantining Scotland from England if there was a local rise in cases.

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Sir Richard Branson’s space travel company has appointed Michael Colglazier in the senior role.

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Sir Peter Soulsby said only inner-city areas with high levels of deprivation were significantly affected.

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

The move against Dr Julian Lewis was because he ‘worked with opposition MPs for his own advantage’, said a Government source.

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

Edward Enninful said Conde Nast, which owns British Vogue, ‘moved quickly’ to dismiss the guard.

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

The reproductive number is now 1.2-1.8, chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said.

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