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Euclid: UK-backed mission ready uncover mysteries of the dark universe

Euclid: UK-backed mission ready uncover mysteries of the dark universe

Euclid: UK-backed mission ready uncover mysteries of the dark universe

01 July 2023

The UK has contributed £37 million towards the £850 million mission, with scientists playing key roles in designing and building the probe.


People told to read meters after energy prices fall

People told to read meters after energy prices fall

People told to read meters after energy prices fall

01 July 2023

The average price for each unit of electricity that someone uses has been slashed to 30p per unit while gas prices will drop to 8p per unit.


New powers to crack down on ‘disruptive’ protests come into force

New powers to crack down on ‘disruptive’ protests come into force

New powers to crack down on ‘disruptive’ protests come into force

01 July 2023

Suella Braverman hit out at ‘mayhem’ on the streets amid ongoing demonstrations by Just Stop Oil and others.


Stephen Flynn accuses the Tories of taking UK to ‘brink of recession’

Stephen Flynn accuses the Tories of taking UK to ‘brink of recession’

Stephen Flynn accuses the Tories of taking UK to ‘brink of recession’

01 July 2023

The SNP Westminster leader hit out at the UK Government’s handling of the economy.


Your yearly data use is creating 22 tonnes of CO2 emissions – scientists

Your yearly data use is creating 22 tonnes of CO2 emissions – scientists

Your yearly data use is creating 22 tonnes of CO2 emissions – scientists

01 July 2023

This ‘hidden’ source of carbon footprint equivalent to flying from London to New York 26 times, a report claimed.


John Caldwell says ‘we will get through it together’ after winning award

John Caldwell says ‘we will get through it together’ after winning award

John Caldwell says ‘we will get through it together’ after winning award

01 July 2023

It is the first time John Caldwell has spoken publicly since the attack on his life earlier this year.


What the papers say – July 1

What the papers say – July 1

What the papers say – July 1

01 July 2023

The French protests feature among a variety of stories in Britain’s papers.


Warning to British travellers amid rioting in France

Warning to British travellers amid rioting in France

Warning to British travellers amid rioting in France

30 June 2023

British travellers have been warned to be aware of the unrest in France, with rioting ongoing.


Team behind deep sea robot had hoped for Titan rescue

Team behind deep sea robot had hoped for Titan rescue

Team behind deep sea robot had hoped for Titan rescue

30 June 2023

The chief executive of Pelagic Research Services, the group retrieving Titan submersible debris, said it had been ‘focused on rescue’.


Media minister requests meeting with incoming RTE boss and board chair

Media minister requests meeting with incoming RTE boss and board chair

Media minister requests meeting with incoming RTE boss and board chair

30 June 2023

It comes after revelations about the RTE barter account during a committee appearance this week.


Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

30 June 2023

Labour is facing criticism after it was accused of moving to potentially suspend a prominent member over a two-year-old tweet.


Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

30 June 2023

The fashion designer spent almost his entire childhood in Stratford between 1971 and 1987.


Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

30 June 2023

Mr Justice Fancourt said it will take him ‘some time’ to give judgment as the seven-week trial drew to a close on Friday.


Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

30 June 2023

Philomena Wilson admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Birmingham Crown Court.


Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

30 June 2023

Two judges are due to give their ruling in the bid over the former prime minister’s unredacted WhatsApps and diaries at a later date.


Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

30 June 2023

Arkin recently starred in the Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, alongside Douglas.


Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

30 June 2023

Boris Johnson said it was time to ‘get Rwanda done’, as he warned that the legal row over the scheme could ground flights until 2025.


Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

30 June 2023

The Government faces an ‘immediate crisis’ in prison capacity, Mark Day, deputy director of the Prison Reform Trust said.


William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

30 June 2023

The Prince of Wales appears in a short YouTube film set in the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in south-east London.


Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

30 June 2023

The Government has updated its advice for travellers to France, amid rioting across the country.


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