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Submarine almost collided with ferry after misjudging its speed, report finds

Submarine almost collided with ferry after misjudging its speed, report finds

It said the incident put the ferry’s 300 passengers and crew, as well as those on board the submarine, in ‘immediate danger’.

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in NI shops supported by health minister

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in NI shops supported by health minister

Robin Swann is to table the recommendation to colleagues in the Stormont Executive.

Mayor says sculpture of protester on Colston plinth ‘will have to be removed’

Mayor says sculpture of protester on Colston plinth ‘will have to be removed’

Marvin Rees said the sculpture was erected in Bristol without permission.

Proposals for new law on smart device security requirements revealed

Proposals for new law on smart device security requirements revealed

The Government has revealed the new rules it wants to put forward to make smart home devices more secure.

Private Facebook group showing people how to inject fillers taken down

Private Facebook group showing people how to inject fillers taken down

A woman managed to block an artery in her lip with fillers after joining a DIY group.

Government must set out five-year spending plan to support Stormont – MPs

Government must set out five-year spending plan to support Stormont – MPs

A total of £2 billion of UK funding has been branded ‘insufficient’ to meet the objectives of the agreement which restored powersharing.

Devices can reduce fibres released in laundry cycle by nearly 80% – study

Devices can reduce fibres released in laundry cycle by nearly 80% – study

University of Plymouth researchers compared six fibre-catching devices used in washing machines.

Campaigners call for urgent financial support for small businesses

Campaigners call for urgent financial support for small businesses

Excluded UK wants to see the Government’s aid pandemic schemes extended to prevent mass collapse of small enterprises.

Coastal fort built during Napoleonic Wars to be repaired

Coastal fort built during Napoleonic Wars to be repaired

Martello Tower E was constructed in 1812 as part of a chain of 103 coastal artillery forts to defend England from the threat of a French invasion.

Young people need help with digital health, says report

Young people need help with digital health, says report

There are calls for schools to educate students about a range of online health technologies and apps, such as Fitbit and Strava.

Scottish Tory and SNP MPs clash in the Commons over border protests

Scottish Tory and SNP MPs clash in the Commons over border protests

Comments by Tory MP John Lamont prompted heated exchanges as SNP MPs rushed to condemn ‘anti-Englishness’.

Nearly a third of UK firms plan to axe jobs in next three months – report

Nearly a third of UK firms plan to axe jobs in next three months – report

The BCC is calling for a temporary cut in National Insurance contributions to help protect businesses and jobs.

Teenagers most likely to have had jobs furloughed, figures show

Teenagers most likely to have had jobs furloughed, figures show

South Lakeland in Cumbria is the area of the UK with the highest take-up rate for the furlough scheme.

Confusion over sandwich shop mask use after Gove seen without face covering

Confusion over sandwich shop mask use after Gove seen without face covering

The Health Secretary said coverings would need to be worn in shops from July 24, but No 10 said there would be an exemption for takeaway purchases.

Do not stigmatise Asian people over coronavirus spikes, say councillors

Do not stigmatise Asian people over coronavirus spikes, say councillors

Around a third of Blackburn with Darwen’s 148,000 population are from ethnic backgrounds.

The Andrew Neil Show axed amid BBC cuts

The Andrew Neil Show axed amid BBC cuts

The show has been off air during the pandemic and will not return.

Old soldiers being sacrificed by Government to keep peace in NI, MPs told

Old soldiers being sacrificed by Government to keep peace in NI, MPs told

A Westminster committee heard evidence from veterans groups on plans to deal with the legacy of the past.

SNP accused of ‘stirring up division’ as Blackford pushes for Brexit extension

SNP accused of ‘stirring up division’ as Blackford pushes for Brexit extension

Cabinet Office minister Penny Mordaunt criticised the party’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford.

Row over maritime laws in bid to stop migrant crossings, MPs told

Row over maritime laws in bid to stop migrant crossings, MPs told

Home Secretary Priti Patel was giving evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Committee.

William stresses urgent need for end to illegal wildlife trade

William stresses urgent need for end to illegal wildlife trade

The Duke of Cambridge joined a United for Wildlife Taskforce meeting – his first ever webinar.

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