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Human infrastructure in 80% of global biodiversity sites, study finds

Human infrastructure in 80% of global biodiversity sites, study finds

Human infrastructure in 80% of global biodiversity sites, study finds

22 March 2023

At least three-quarters contain roads while hundreds face new extractive or fossil fuel energy developments in future.


Varadkar to attend EU leaders meeting where Windsor Framework will be discussed

Varadkar to attend EU leaders meeting where Windsor Framework will be discussed

Varadkar to attend EU leaders meeting where Windsor Framework will be discussed

22 March 2023

Economic issues, energy and migration will also be discussed at the European Council meeting.


Ikea UK agrees to improve sexual harassment policies following complaint

Ikea UK agrees to improve sexual harassment policies following complaint

Ikea UK agrees to improve sexual harassment policies following complaint

22 March 2023

The agreement comes after the Equality and Human Rights Commission was made aware of an allegation of sexual assault and harassment at an Ikea store.


Sky set to cancel Soccer AM after nearly three decades on air

Sky set to cancel Soccer AM after nearly three decades on air

Sky set to cancel Soccer AM after nearly three decades on air

22 March 2023

The light-hearted Saturday morning football talk show first aired in 1995.


Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

22 March 2023

Former prime minister Gordon Brown and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham backed the project in Wigan.


Johnson partygate probe: What did we learn and what comes next?

Johnson partygate probe: What did we learn and what comes next?

Johnson partygate probe: What did we learn and what comes next?

22 March 2023

The former prime minister will have to wait to find out whether the Privileges Committee finds him in contempt of Parliament.


Study describes new ‘safe’ technique for producing babies of the desired sex

Study describes new ‘safe’ technique for producing babies of the desired sex

Study describes new ‘safe’ technique for producing babies of the desired sex

22 March 2023

However, experts are concerned about the ethical implications of the findings.


Johnson distances himself from ‘kangaroo court’ claims made by allies

Johnson distances himself from ‘kangaroo court’ claims made by allies

Johnson distances himself from ‘kangaroo court’ claims made by allies

22 March 2023

Two Tory MPs grilled the former prime minister on some of the comments made by his supporters about the Privileges Committee.


Bank chief says UK financial system could be ‘vulnerable’ to market volatility

Bank chief says UK financial system could be ‘vulnerable’ to market volatility

Bank chief says UK financial system could be ‘vulnerable’ to market volatility

22 March 2023

The Bank of England insisted that the UK’s banking system is resilient but cautioned over its exposure to wider turmoil.


Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech

Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech

Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech

22 March 2023

The Deputy First Minister closed his remarks by saying: ‘I’ve done my best, it’s now for others to fill this space.’


No 10 staff wouldn’t swap pens but happy to pass drinks, says Johnson

No 10 staff wouldn’t swap pens but happy to pass drinks, says Johnson

No 10 staff wouldn’t swap pens but happy to pass drinks, says Johnson

22 March 2023

The former prime minister said the guidelines on social distancing were not always ‘enforced rigidly’.


Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing

Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing

Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing

22 March 2023

The former prime minister was questioned by members of the Privileges Committee who could recommend his suspension.


Ship tipping in dry dock and injuring 33 people was ‘so scary’, worker says

Ship tipping in dry dock and injuring 33 people was ‘so scary’, worker says

Ship tipping in dry dock and injuring 33 people was ‘so scary’, worker says

22 March 2023

The Petrel was dislodged from the dry dock in Edinburgh amid strong winds.


Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Key moments

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Key moments

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Key moments

22 March 2023

For around three hours, the former prime minister clashed with his interrogators in a packed committee room in Portcullis House.


Carol Vorderman ‘disgusted’ by women’s minister’s absence from menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman ‘disgusted’ by women’s minister’s absence from menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman ‘disgusted’ by women’s minister’s absence from menopause hearing

22 March 2023

The former Countdown star and patron of Menopause Mandate criticised both Women’s Minister Maria Caulfield and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch.


Paltrow’s claim that fellow skier crashed into her not plausible, trial told

Paltrow’s claim that fellow skier crashed into her not plausible, trial told

Paltrow’s claim that fellow skier crashed into her not plausible, trial told

22 March 2023

Terry Sanderson showed ‘typical hallmarks’ of a traumatic brain injury following the 2016 collision with Gwyneth Paltrow in Utah, the court heard.


Weapons recovered by detectives investigating dissident republicans

Weapons recovered by detectives investigating dissident republicans

Weapons recovered by detectives investigating dissident republicans

22 March 2023

They were found in the Omagh area.


Arrest made over Birmingham and London attacks where men set alight

Arrest made over Birmingham and London attacks where men set alight

Arrest made over Birmingham and London attacks where men set alight

22 March 2023

Detectives say an incident in Edgbaston on Monday is linked to a similar attack in Ealing last month.


PM pays tribute to one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans amid search for family

PM pays tribute to one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans amid search for family

PM pays tribute to one of RAF’s last black WW2 veterans amid search for family

22 March 2023

Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died alone aged 96 in Maida Vale, London.


SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf pledges to ‘work tirelessly’ for women

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf pledges to ‘work tirelessly’ for women

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf pledges to ‘work tirelessly’ for women

22 March 2023

The current Scottish Health Secretary vowed to work to advance women’s rights if he is chosen to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.


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