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Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

10 May 2024

An Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard claims PSNI undertook six-monthly trawls of the phone data of ‘troublemaker’ journalists.


Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

10 May 2024

The Prince of Wales gave a positive update about his wife’s treatment for cancer.


Dutch Eurovision act stopped from rehearsing by organisers over ‘incident’

Dutch Eurovision act stopped from rehearsing by organisers over ‘incident’

Dutch Eurovision act stopped from rehearsing by organisers over ‘incident’

10 May 2024

Joost Klein was seen briefly at the Malmo venue on Friday but missed the scheduled performance of his track.


Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

10 May 2024

Vaughan Gething said the company should not go ahead with the ‘irreversible choice’ of closing its blast furnaces now.


Ikea pushes back Oxford Street opening due to leaky basement

Ikea pushes back Oxford Street opening due to leaky basement

Ikea pushes back Oxford Street opening due to leaky basement

10 May 2024

It is the second time the proposed store, which was previously home to Topshop’s flagship London site, has seen its opening delayed.


‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

10 May 2024

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One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

10 May 2024

The most common concern about the next election is ‘fake news’ and the spread of misinformation.


Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

10 May 2024

As many as 12,000 people took to the streets of Malmo, where the contest is being held this year, to protest against Israel’s military campaign.


Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

10 May 2024

Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Friday night’s skies will offer a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen.


Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

10 May 2024

The Labour leader was asked about the backlash to new MP Natalie Elphicke, who joined him to launch the party’s plan to tackle small boat crossings.


Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

10 May 2024

The meeting took place at Bute House in Edinburgh.


Senior football figure given anonymity in High Court sexual abuse claim

Senior football figure given anonymity in High Court sexual abuse claim

Senior football figure given anonymity in High Court sexual abuse claim

10 May 2024

The figure is being sued for damages by a woman who claims she was sexually abused by the man when she was 15.


Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

10 May 2024

The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a healthcare technology facility in Oxfordshire.


Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

10 May 2024

The regulator said the increase from £30 was to bring payments in line with inflation.


Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

10 May 2024

The landmark building was damaged by fires in 2014 and 2018.


Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

10 May 2024

The future king treated his entourage to the Cornish delicacy as he visited St Mary’s harbour.


Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

10 May 2024

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, smashed the glass around the historic document before gluing themselves to it.


Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

10 May 2024

Lord Blencathra also backed calls for outdoor cats to be required to wear collars and bells, as peers debated the Pet Abduction Bill.


NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

10 May 2024

Sir Michael McBride told the Covid-19 Inquiry of the issues created by budget uncertainty and Stormont’s three-year powersharing hiatus.


Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

10 May 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published advice around common security mistakes made by organisations.


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