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Sturgeon: Claims Crown Office was politically influenced are downright wrong
Sturgeon: Claims Crown Office was politically influenced are downright wrong
24 February 2021
The First Minister denied there was any political pressure behind the Crown Office’s intervention that led to Alex Salmond’s evidence being redacted.
GCHQ wants AI to boost detection of child sex abuse and trafficking crimes
GCHQ wants AI to boost detection of child sex abuse and trafficking crimes
24 February 2021
AI technology could help analysts sift through ever-increasing and sophisticated data on criminal activity, officials said.
Patel: Questions remain over Operation Midland
Patel: Questions remain over Operation Midland
24 February 2021
The Home Secretary discussed the matter with MPs on Wednesday.
More than half of Britons see Covid rule rows as threat to country’s future
More than half of Britons see Covid rule rows as threat to country’s future
24 February 2021
A majority of adults also told Engage Britain that their mental health had been affected by other people’s attitude to the rules.
Man cleared of harassing Tommy Robinson after former EDL leader ‘lied’ to police
Man cleared of harassing Tommy Robinson after former EDL leader ‘lied’ to police
24 February 2021
Muhammad Abdul Basir, 24, was formally acquitted during a hearing at the Old Bailey.
Too early to book holidays abroad, says Priti Patel
Too early to book holidays abroad, says Priti Patel
24 February 2021
Airlines and travel firms have reported a surge in bookings since the Government revealed its road map for eased lockdown restrictions.
Complaints over e-scooters ‘free-for-all’
Complaints over e-scooters ‘free-for-all’
24 February 2021
Residents in Newcastle upon Tyne have expressed concerns over an e-scooter scheme launched during the lockdown.
NI hauliers saw revenues fall by up to 30% in January
NI hauliers saw revenues fall by up to 30% in January
24 February 2021
Industry representatives said animal product checks being carried out at the country’s ports needed to be digitalised.
SNP’s Blackford calls on PM to ‘rule out a return to Tory austerity cuts’
SNP’s Blackford calls on PM to ‘rule out a return to Tory austerity cuts’
24 February 2021
Boris Johnson said he was ‘proud of the massive investments that the UK Treasury has made throughout the whole of the UK – £13 billion and more’.
Homeware demand buoys ‘resilient’ Ikea after stores closed in lockdown
Homeware demand buoys ‘resilient’ Ikea after stores closed in lockdown
24 February 2021
Online business made up over a quarter of sales.
Panorama presenter wins first round of libel case over ‘rogue journalism’ claims
Panorama presenter wins first round of libel case over ‘rogue journalism’ claims
24 February 2021
John Ware is suing Paddy French, of the Press Gang blog, over claims that his documentary Is Labour Anti-Semitic? ‘bent the truth to breaking point’.
Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to rule out Budget tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to rule out Budget tax rises
24 February 2021
But the PM accused Labour of presiding over council tax increases.
Boris Johnson suggests no UK boycott for Winter Olympics in Beijing
Boris Johnson suggests no UK boycott for Winter Olympics in Beijing
24 February 2021
Sir Ed Davey raised the prospect of a potential boycott.
Some pupils in England have lost more than two months of learning – report
Some pupils in England have lost more than two months of learning – report
24 February 2021
Research was commissioned by the Department for Education to understand the progress pupils make in the 2020 to 2021 academic year.
Facebook’s Australian news ban result of ‘misunderstanding’, says Sir Nick Clegg
Facebook’s Australian news ban result of ‘misunderstanding’, says Sir Nick Clegg
24 February 2021
The former prime minister – now a Facebook executive – said the social network had no choice but to block news on the service last week.
Traders – NI firms need certainty around post-Brexit grace periods
Traders – NI firms need certainty around post-Brexit grace periods
24 February 2021
Aodhan Connolly said the Northern Ireland Protocol had produced the greatest disruption to commerce since the foundation of the state a century ago.
Marcus Rashford: I really appreciate my gold Blue Peter badge
Marcus Rashford: I really appreciate my gold Blue Peter badge
24 February 2021
A special show will also feature children who ‘achieve incredible things’.
Salmond questions ‘highly irregular’ Crown Office intervention over evidence
Salmond questions ‘highly irregular’ Crown Office intervention over evidence
24 February 2021
Alex Salmond’s lawyers will ask the Crown Office to preserve all material relating to its decision to intervene in his submission of evidence.
Day-long celebration to mark work of artist and writer Alasdair Gray
Day-long celebration to mark work of artist and writer Alasdair Gray
24 February 2021
He died in December 2019 aged 85.
Hospital department rated ‘inadequate’ after long ambulance handover delays
Hospital department rated ‘inadequate’ after long ambulance handover delays
24 February 2021
Inspectors found people facing long delays before being admitted, including one patient waiting with ambulance staff for nearly eight hours.
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