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Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

30 April 2020

Louise Coles had served as a Conservative councillor.


Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

30 April 2020

The Treasury also announced that newspapers would be given £35 million in extra government advertising over the next three months.


Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

30 April 2020

The painted artwork was created by artist Tee2Sugars in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.


Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

30 April 2020

Demis Hassabis, co–founder of Google’s DeepMind division, was present for a meeting on March 18.


Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

30 April 2020

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that predicted grades could have a ‘lasting effect’ on disadvantaged pupils,


UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

30 April 2020

A source close to the UK’s negotiating team said more flexibility is needed from Brussels before a deal can be struck.


MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

30 April 2020

Representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter were appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport sub-committee.


Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

30 April 2020

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he believes an inquiry into the UK’s response to the pandemic is ‘inevitable’.


Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

30 April 2020

The letter comes after lawyers acting on behalf of Anne Sacoolas opened up a dialogue with the Foreign Office.


Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

30 April 2020

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from Portsmouth after the two crew members were removed from the warship.


More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

30 April 2020

Police officer numbers in England and Wales have fallen by more than 20,000 since 2009.


More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

30 April 2020

Police have been given powers to hand out a £60 penalty, that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks.


Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

30 April 2020

If it is greater than one, the infection will spread exponentially.


Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

30 April 2020

The study used an advanced Earth-observing satellite launched by US space agency Nasa.


Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

30 April 2020

Dennis Kellond, who lived alone, died from a head injury.


Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

30 April 2020

Aaron McConville is a lecturer in electronic engineering at Ulster University in Belfast.


Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

30 April 2020

Graham Walters, 72, was told he had become the oldest person to row across any ocean.


Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

30 April 2020

A researcher said the tag might make people with genuine fears feel like cowards.


Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

30 April 2020

Research shows comparable stars typically fluctuate about five times stronger than the Sun.


Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

30 April 2020

The war veteran’s fundraising efforts for the NHS have crossed the £30 million mark.


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