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Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

09 September 2020

A new Government scheme will offer guidance to firms who have been targeted by cybercriminals.


Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

09 September 2020

Petra co-owns the Williamson mine with the Government of Tanzania.


Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

09 September 2020

Scotland’s First Minister has launched a fierce attack on the UK Internal Market Bill, branding it an ‘abomination’.


Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

09 September 2020

A £65 million investment in future technologies such as battery development and robotics has been unveiled.


University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

09 September 2020

Vice-chancellors told MPs they are worried about activity off campus at the start of term.


German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

09 September 2020

The event has attracted millions of visitors to Birmingham every year since 2001.


Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

09 September 2020

The estimated number of train journeys across Britain on Monday was 33% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, Department for Transport data shows.


Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

09 September 2020

Abdalraouf Abdallah is refusing to speak to lawyers for the inquiry into the attack by suicide bomber Salman Abedi that killed 22 people.


Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

09 September 2020

The team of six men will undertake the expedition across the hostile conditions of the Omani desert over 21 days.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

09 September 2020

Lloyds and Pizza Hut added their names to the long list of UK firms to cut jobs during the pandemic.


Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

09 September 2020

People arriving in Wales from the Greek island must self-isolate for 14 days.


Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

09 September 2020

Wellcome Trust director Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar said community transmission would increase in the days to come.


Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

09 September 2020

The duchess visited the Medical Detection Dogs charity to see their progress.


November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

09 September 2020

Microsoft will release the Xbox Series X and Series S on November 10, with pre-orders opening on September 22.


‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

09 September 2020

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay said up to £1,500 will be on offer every three weeks.


Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

09 September 2020

People arranging illicit gatherings have been told to examine their consciences and protect lives.


Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

09 September 2020

The 43-year-old was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in December.


Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

09 September 2020

It said the NHS Test and Trace system risks failure unless statutory sick pay is increased.


EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

09 September 2020

The Prime Minister told MPs the legislation will provide a ‘legal safety net’ to prevent ‘a border down the Irish Sea’.


Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

09 September 2020

Arlene Foster said businesses in Northern Ireland should have access to the UK market without any discrimination.


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