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Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

23 March 2021

A survey by the National Cyber Security Centre suggests eight in 10 Britons fear themselves, friends or family falling victim to cyber crime.


#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

#LastNormalPhoto: Social media users recall carefree moments before lockdown

23 March 2021

On the one-year anniversary of the nation entering lockdown, the challenge #LastNormalPhoto has been trending.


Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

Rising risk of wildfires across UK from climate change, scientists warn

23 March 2021

Some areas may face several ‘exceptional danger’ days a year by 2080, which currently only happen every 50-100 years.


Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

Dominic Raab calls for Nato unity in response to threat posed by Russia

23 March 2021

Foreign ministers from the Nato alliance will consider how to respond to Russia’s ‘destabilising activities’.


Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

Five arrested in raids on suspected paramilitary drug dealing gang

23 March 2021

The operation was described as ‘hugely significant’.


Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

Harry ‘really excited’ to take up new business role at US firm

23 March 2021

BetterUp was founded in 2013 and provides mobile-based professional coaching, counselling and mentorship.


Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

Sturgeon: Public inquiry into Covid-19 a ‘priority’ if SNP re-elected

23 March 2021

The First Minster spoke at Holyrood on the anniversary of the UK first going into lockdown.


Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

Camilla backs extension of free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors

23 March 2021

The duchess has recorded a video message of support for the scheme.


Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

Banksy’s Game Changer raises more than £16 million

23 March 2021

Christie’s said the painting fetched a world auction record for the artist.


Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

Treasury plans to hit holidaymakers with higher taxes for longest flights

23 March 2021

The proposal would mean a rise in Air Passenger Duty for flights to locations such as Australia, Japan and Thailand.


Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

Plan to holiday in the UK this summer, Professor Neil Ferguson says

23 March 2021

Several scientists have said the risks of importing variants that are resistant to vaccines affect the chances of holidaying overseas.


Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

Prescription drug linked with reduced dementia risk in arthritis patients

23 March 2021

Methotrexate reduced dementia cases by 29% in people with the condition, research suggests.


Ban anonymous Twitter accounts to tackle cyber abuse, Government urged

Ban anonymous Twitter accounts to tackle cyber abuse, Government urged

Ban anonymous Twitter accounts to tackle cyber abuse, Government urged

23 March 2021

Parliament heard the social media platform is ‘a real problem’ and ending the practice would open the way for prosecutions.


‘Staggering’ 60,000 extra deaths in private homes since UK lockdown began

‘Staggering’ 60,000 extra deaths in private homes since UK lockdown began

‘Staggering’ 60,000 extra deaths in private homes since UK lockdown began

23 March 2021

Covid-19 has accounted for only a minority of the excess deaths.


Treasury set to tighten holiday let rates rules and cut inheritance tax red tape

Treasury set to tighten holiday let rates rules and cut inheritance tax red tape

Treasury set to tighten holiday let rates rules and cut inheritance tax red tape

23 March 2021

The Treasury announced the findings from a number of tax consultations on Tuesday.


Harry takes on new role at US firm

Harry takes on new role at US firm

Harry takes on new role at US firm

23 March 2021

The move comes about two weeks after Harry and his wife Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.


In Pictures: Nation pauses to reflect on lockdown anniversary

In Pictures: Nation pauses to reflect on lockdown anniversary

In Pictures: Nation pauses to reflect on lockdown anniversary

23 March 2021

A minute’s silence was held to remember Covid-19 victims.


No 10 insists lockdown easing is ‘on course’ despite third wave fears

No 10 insists lockdown easing is ‘on course’ despite third wave fears

No 10 insists lockdown easing is ‘on course’ despite third wave fears

23 March 2021

Tuesday marks a year after the first national lockdown was imposed to limit the spread of Covid-19.


Manufacturers upbeat on outlook after order book improvement – CBI

Manufacturers upbeat on outlook after order book improvement – CBI

Manufacturers upbeat on outlook after order book improvement – CBI

23 March 2021

The latest CBI industrial trends survey signalled the strongest order book performance since April 2019 in March.


Shrewsbury 24 ruling overturns ‘major miscarriage of justice’ nearly 50 years on

Shrewsbury 24 ruling overturns ‘major miscarriage of justice’ nearly 50 years on

Shrewsbury 24 ruling overturns ‘major miscarriage of justice’ nearly 50 years on

23 March 2021

Twenty-two trade unionists were convicted across three trials in 1973 and 1974.


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