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Horse mussels need more protection in British waters, scientists warn

Horse mussels need more protection in British waters, scientists warn

Horse mussels need more protection in British waters, scientists warn

16 March 2022

The species could be at risk due to unprotected areas of the sea near their beds, which could threaten population numbers.


Anoosheh Ashoori’s children look forward to ‘extraordinary’ moment after release

Anoosheh Ashoori’s children look forward to ‘extraordinary’ moment after release

Anoosheh Ashoori’s children look forward to ‘extraordinary’ moment after release

16 March 2022

Dual national Mr Ashoori, 68, was arrested in Iran in August 2017.


Boost aid spending to help Ukraine, says Cameron

Boost aid spending to help Ukraine, says Cameron

Boost aid spending to help Ukraine, says Cameron

16 March 2022

Former prime minister David Cameron said he was ‘sad’ that aid spending had been cut by the Government.


Another Covid booster could be rolled out in the autumn – Javid

Another Covid booster could be rolled out in the autumn – Javid

Another Covid booster could be rolled out in the autumn – Javid

16 March 2022

The Health Secretary said he was awaiting advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.


Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

16 March 2022

Minister Greg Hands said the Government takes the enforcement of the national minimum wage ‘incredibly seriously’.


Micheal Martin tells Volodymyr Zelensky: Ireland is in solidarity with Ukraine

Micheal Martin tells Volodymyr Zelensky: Ireland is in solidarity with Ukraine

Micheal Martin tells Volodymyr Zelensky: Ireland is in solidarity with Ukraine

16 March 2022

The Taoiseach spoke to the Ukrainian president in a phone call on Wednesday.


Saharan dust cloud hits UK ahead of ‘hottest day of the year so far’

Saharan dust cloud hits UK ahead of ‘hottest day of the year so far’

Saharan dust cloud hits UK ahead of ‘hottest day of the year so far’

16 March 2022

Saharan dust moving across Europe turned the skies orange and red over southern parts of the UK on Wednesday.


Government sets out new action plan to tackle racial inequality

Government sets out new action plan to tackle racial inequality

Government sets out new action plan to tackle racial inequality

16 March 2022

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch released the 97-page plan.


Government vows to stop Russian oligarchs ‘abusing’ British courts

Government vows to stop Russian oligarchs ‘abusing’ British courts

Government vows to stop Russian oligarchs ‘abusing’ British courts

16 March 2022

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said the Government was ‘taking action’ to end the ‘bullying and protect our free press’.


Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study

Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study

Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study

16 March 2022

Researchers suggest the findings offer promising signals that cocoa flavanols could have a protective effect.


Irish Government ‘doing everything it can to find accommodation for Ukrainians’

Irish Government ‘doing everything it can to find accommodation for Ukrainians’

Irish Government ‘doing everything it can to find accommodation for Ukrainians’

16 March 2022

Micheal Martin said that housing will need to be refurbished for the thousands of refugees who are fleeing.


Catholic boarding school has ‘serious failings’ over safeguarding

Catholic boarding school has ‘serious failings’ over safeguarding

Catholic boarding school has ‘serious failings’ over safeguarding

16 March 2022

Class A drugs and sexual activity between pupils during the school day reported by Ofsted.


Lighter caused fire that killed three children in Paisley, report finds

Lighter caused fire that killed three children in Paisley, report finds

Lighter caused fire that killed three children in Paisley, report finds

16 March 2022

The blaze claimed the lives of the children in June 2020.


Johnson ‘thrilled’ at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release

Johnson ‘thrilled’ at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release

Johnson ‘thrilled’ at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release

16 March 2022

The PM downplayed comments he made as foreign secretary, which were seen as adding to her difficulties.


Not enough evidence to decide cause of estate agent’s death – coroner

Not enough evidence to decide cause of estate agent’s death – coroner

Not enough evidence to decide cause of estate agent’s death – coroner

16 March 2022

Chelsie Dack had accused her ex-boyfriend, who she saw on the night of her death, of spiking her drink.


PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

16 March 2022

Boris Johnson was trying to convince Gulf States to up oil production as he tries to reduce dependence on Russian fuel.


Experts give contrasting views on Sheeran’s Shape Of You at copyright trial

Experts give contrasting views on Sheeran’s Shape Of You at copyright trial

Experts give contrasting views on Sheeran’s Shape Of You at copyright trial

16 March 2022

Ed Sheeran denies that Shape Of You rips off a 2015 song by Sami Chokri.


Updated Online Safety Bill reaches Parliament promising to make internet safer

Updated Online Safety Bill reaches Parliament promising to make internet safer

Updated Online Safety Bill reaches Parliament promising to make internet safer

16 March 2022

The Government has altered a number of areas of the long-awaited Bill in an attempt to improve safety while protecting free speech.


Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released pending report to prosecutors

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released pending report to prosecutors

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe released pending report to prosecutors

16 March 2022

The journalist was shot dead in Londonderry in April 2019.


Funding announced to make museums and galleries more accessible

Funding announced to make museums and galleries more accessible

Funding announced to make museums and galleries more accessible

16 March 2022

More than 370 galleries and museums are eligible for a share of £4 million.


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