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Could TikTok be banned in the UK?

Could TikTok be banned in the UK?

After the US suggested it was considering a ban and India introduced one last week, could the UK also block the social media app?

Met refers itself to police watchdog over sprinter search

Met refers itself to police watchdog over sprinter search

A video if the incident was posted online.

Johnny Depp reflects on ‘very painful’ break-up with Vanessa Paradis

Johnny Depp reflects on ‘very painful’ break-up with Vanessa Paradis

The pair were together for 14 years.

Rishi Sunak to unveil youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

Rishi Sunak to unveil youth unemployment scheme in coronavirus recovery package

The Chancellor will allocate funds for six-month placements for some young people.

In Video: Circus stars petition PM for right to reopen

In Video: Circus stars petition PM for right to reopen

The performers argue circuses have greater flexibility to social distance.

Asos and Next drop Boohoo after Leicester factory allegations

Asos and Next drop Boohoo after Leicester factory allegations

Other online retailers, including Zalando and Very.co.uk, have also temporarily suspended the sale of Boohoo items.

Dame Vera Lynn funeral to feature Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast

Dame Vera Lynn funeral to feature Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast

She will be laid to rest at a private service.

Ukip loses High Court fight with former leader Richard Braine

Ukip loses High Court fight with former leader Richard Braine

A judge has dismissed claims that Mr Braine, and former deputy leader Tony Sharp, were behind a serious data breach.

Driver told passengers to ‘put music on’ as Pc was dragged to death, court told

Driver told passengers to ‘put music on’ as Pc was dragged to death, court told

Henry Long admits the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper but denies murder.

Aldi rules out selling chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef

Aldi rules out selling chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef

Many retailers appear reluctant to import the products even if they could.

UK’s broadcasters join forces for one-off simultaneous premiere

UK’s broadcasters join forces for one-off simultaneous premiere

They aim to reach 50% of the country’s adult population.

Meghan to take part in GirlUp summit

Meghan to take part in GirlUp summit

The duchess will deliver advice to girls across the world during the online event.

Christian fostering agency must accept gay and lesbian carers, judge rules

Christian fostering agency must accept gay and lesbian carers, judge rules

Ofsted said the agency discriminates by only working with evangelical Christian carers in mixed-sex marriages.

Scepticism of universities ‘has become Tory party’s new Euroscepticism’

Scepticism of universities ‘has become Tory party’s new Euroscepticism’

Student number controls are likely to be in place for years to come, former minister says.

UK GDP will take four years to recover to pre-Covid 19 levels – report

UK GDP will take four years to recover to pre-Covid 19 levels – report

A report by BDO and the CEBR warns a second wave and lockdown would send Britain’s GDP tumbling 19% this year and see exports fall by 23%.

Scientists create genetically modified plant as alternative to fish oils

Scientists create genetically modified plant as alternative to fish oils

A new seed oil plant is a source for omega-3 fats normally found in oily fish.

Rate of new cases in Leicester ‘back to mid-June level’

Rate of new cases in Leicester ‘back to mid-June level’

Figures have fallen since peak in seven days to June 25.

Super Saturday fails to spark surge in high street footfall

Super Saturday fails to spark surge in high street footfall

New data from the British Retail Consortium revealed that footfall at shopping areas increased by a ‘modest’ 9.2% on ‘Super Saturday’.

Johnny Depp: I was an easy target for ‘calculating narcissist’ Amber Heard

Johnny Depp: I was an easy target for ‘calculating narcissist’ Amber Heard

The pair first met when Ms Heard auditioned for The Rum Diary, which Mr Depp was acting in and producing.

Chrissie Hynde brands Met police ‘out of touch’ over sprinter search

Chrissie Hynde brands Met police ‘out of touch’ over sprinter search

Team GB athlete Bianca Williams believes she was racially profiled.

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