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‘It’s aggressive’, say university staff about 100% pay cut for striking

‘It’s aggressive’, say university staff about 100% pay cut for striking

‘It’s aggressive’, say university staff about 100% pay cut for striking

10 February 2022

Students describe response to strike action as ‘shocking’.


Man charged with Manchester Arena memorial damage

Man charged with Manchester Arena memorial damage

Man charged with Manchester Arena memorial damage

10 February 2022

The Glade of Light, a white marble ‘halo’ bearing the names of all 22 people murdered in the May 2017 attack, opened to the public last month.


Durham University’s biggest donor withdraws support over Covid-19 rules

Durham University’s biggest donor withdraws support over Covid-19 rules

Durham University’s biggest donor withdraws support over Covid-19 rules

10 February 2022

Hedge fund manager Mark Hillery, who has given the university £7 million, has hit out at the continuing ‘ridiculous’ Covid restrictions.


Brain’s ability to clear Alzheimer’s protein ‘linked to body’s 24-hour clock’

Brain’s ability to clear Alzheimer’s protein ‘linked to body’s 24-hour clock’

Brain’s ability to clear Alzheimer’s protein ‘linked to body’s 24-hour clock’

10 February 2022

The findings provide a potential explanation for the link between the disease and disruptions to a person’s sleep cycle.


Council tax rebate plan ‘repeats mistakes’ of UK Government, charities warn

Council tax rebate plan ‘repeats mistakes’ of UK Government, charities warn

Council tax rebate plan ‘repeats mistakes’ of UK Government, charities warn

10 February 2022

They say the Scottish Finance Secretary should have targeted support towards low-income homes.


UK officials talk to Taliban about Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

UK officials talk to Taliban about Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

UK officials talk to Taliban about Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

10 February 2022

The UK does not recognise the Taliban regime.


Summit held to address ‘desperate’ crisis facing pig industry

Summit held to address ‘desperate’ crisis facing pig industry

Summit held to address ‘desperate’ crisis facing pig industry

10 February 2022

Government said it wants to help industry reduce a backlog of pigs stuck on farms.


Financial support for businesses outlined ‘to bridge resilience to recovery’

Financial support for businesses outlined ‘to bridge resilience to recovery’

Financial support for businesses outlined ‘to bridge resilience to recovery’

10 February 2022

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced the move as MSPs debated her Budget.


Kids Company operated high-risk business model, says Charity Commission

Kids Company operated high-risk business model, says Charity Commission

Kids Company operated high-risk business model, says Charity Commission

10 February 2022

The regulator found there had been some mismanagement at the charity which was wound up in 2015.


Lockdowns saw higher rate of women victims of domestic homicide – ONS

Lockdowns saw higher rate of women victims of domestic homicide – ONS

Lockdowns saw higher rate of women victims of domestic homicide – ONS

10 February 2022

Figures for England and Wales were published on Thursday.


Only 12% of Government Omicron support funds handed to firms

Only 12% of Government Omicron support funds handed to firms

Only 12% of Government Omicron support funds handed to firms

10 February 2022

The Government has appealed for more businesses to apply for the grants, stressing that around £850 million worth of funding remains available.


Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

10 February 2022

It comes in the wake of the outrage after Raith Rovers signed David Goodwillie.


British tourist reunited with false teeth 11 years after losing them in Benidorm

British tourist reunited with false teeth 11 years after losing them in Benidorm

British tourist reunited with false teeth 11 years after losing them in Benidorm

10 February 2022

Paul Bishop, 63, received a package from Spain in the post this week containing the dentures he lost in 2011.


Fears for Queen’s health after contact with Charles, who has caught Covid

Fears for Queen’s health after contact with Charles, who has caught Covid

Fears for Queen’s health after contact with Charles, who has caught Covid

10 February 2022

The monarch is not displaying any symptoms but Buckingham Palace has refused to say whether she has tested negative or positive.


William calls for faster pace in efforts to repair the planet

William calls for faster pace in efforts to repair the planet

William calls for faster pace in efforts to repair the planet

10 February 2022

The duke introduced a Dragons’ Den-style event at the Dubai Expo allowing Earthshot Prize finalists to connect with investors.


Nadine Dorries ends restrictions keeping The Times and Sunday Times separate

Nadine Dorries ends restrictions keeping The Times and Sunday Times separate

Nadine Dorries ends restrictions keeping The Times and Sunday Times separate

10 February 2022

News UK has been released from legal undertakings which kept the two papers apart.


Johnson warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine tensions

Johnson warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine tensions

Johnson warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine tensions

10 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of ‘serious bloodshed’ if Russia invades Ukraine.


Minister hands Insulate Britain public money after campaigners buy his office

Minister hands Insulate Britain public money after campaigners buy his office

Minister hands Insulate Britain public money after campaigners buy his office

10 February 2022

A group of investors linked to the climate activists are said to have bought his Cornwall constituency office in 2021.


MPs blast Government’s ‘soft on fraud’ message that ‘risks rewarding’ criminals

MPs blast Government’s ‘soft on fraud’ message that ‘risks rewarding’ criminals

MPs blast Government’s ‘soft on fraud’ message that ‘risks rewarding’ criminals

10 February 2022

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government was not doing enough to track down money lost to scammers.


Police probe after two white-tailed eagles reintroduced to England found dead

Police probe after two white-tailed eagles reintroduced to England found dead

Police probe after two white-tailed eagles reintroduced to England found dead

10 February 2022

The remains of the birds, which were recovered in the south of England, are undergoing tests to determine cause of death, Dorset Police said.


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