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Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

19 July 2023

The new factory, which is expected to be built in Somerset, will employ around 4,000 people.


UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

19 July 2023

Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu have all been hit by the changes.


NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

19 July 2023

Top hospital doctors are striking for 48 hours from Thursday.


Royal Mint revenues jump as coronation sparks demand for commemorative coins

Royal Mint revenues jump as coronation sparks demand for commemorative coins

Royal Mint revenues jump as coronation sparks demand for commemorative coins

19 July 2023

Chief executive Anne Jessopp said it has been a ‘pivotal year’ for the business.


Anti-Muslim hate incidents ‘have more than doubled in a decade’

Anti-Muslim hate incidents ‘have more than doubled in a decade’

Anti-Muslim hate incidents ‘have more than doubled in a decade’

19 July 2023

The Tell Mama group said it had compiled ‘a decade worth of data from assisting, supporting and ensuring that British Muslims get access to justice’.


Former RAF officer jailed for three years for child sex offences

Former RAF officer jailed for three years for child sex offences

Former RAF officer jailed for three years for child sex offences

19 July 2023

Ex-wing commander Andrew Thomason, who now uses the surname Groves, was stationed at RAF Cranwell when he was arrested in 2018.


Students taking Government’s flagship T-level courses felt ‘misled’ – Ofsted

Students taking Government’s flagship T-level courses felt ‘misled’ – Ofsted

Students taking Government’s flagship T-level courses felt ‘misled’ – Ofsted

19 July 2023

The first T-level courses were launched by the Government in September 2020 as technical alternatives to A-levels.


Adoption of AI in the NHS should be faster, experts say

Adoption of AI in the NHS should be faster, experts say

Adoption of AI in the NHS should be faster, experts say

19 July 2023

Witnesses gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee as part of its inquiry into emerging cancer technologies.


SNP mug stunt labelled ‘crass political jibe steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny’

SNP mug stunt labelled ‘crass political jibe steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny’

SNP mug stunt labelled ‘crass political jibe steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny’

19 July 2023

Labour’s Sarah Owen criticised SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn for comparing Labour welfare policy to China.


Probe under way into image of drone in Ukraine with Ireland stamp – Varadkar

Probe under way into image of drone in Ukraine with Ireland stamp – Varadkar

Probe under way into image of drone in Ukraine with Ireland stamp – Varadkar

19 July 2023

The Taoiseach told reporters in Kyiv: ‘We don’t believe any Irish companies have evaded sanctions.’


Campaign launched to explore subsea tunnels to link Shetland islands

Campaign launched to explore subsea tunnels to link Shetland islands

Campaign launched to explore subsea tunnels to link Shetland islands

19 July 2023

The islands of Yell and Unst are currently linked to Shetland mainland by ferry.


Yousaf: We need to discuss if Scotland can afford to host Commonwealth Games

Yousaf: We need to discuss if Scotland can afford to host Commonwealth Games

Yousaf: We need to discuss if Scotland can afford to host Commonwealth Games

19 July 2023

The First Minister said a conversation was needed on whether Scotland could step in to host the 2026 Games.


Government will focus on young people ‘once we’ve fixed the economy’

Government will focus on young people ‘once we’ve fixed the economy’

Government will focus on young people ‘once we’ve fixed the economy’

19 July 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the Prime Minister cares about education and opportunity and the public will hear more about this.


Treatment of Farage ‘ought to jeopardise’ bank’s licence, senior Tory says

Treatment of Farage ‘ought to jeopardise’ bank’s licence, senior Tory says

Treatment of Farage ‘ought to jeopardise’ bank’s licence, senior Tory says

19 July 2023

The Prime Minister has vowed to ‘crack down’ on banks closing accounts of people deemed to be ‘politically exposed’.


Government aims to boost AI skills with experts from private tech firms

Government aims to boost AI skills with experts from private tech firms

Government aims to boost AI skills with experts from private tech firms

19 July 2023

Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said tech experts would be parachuted into government departments under a new secondment scheme.


Accused man’s DNA could have been on Amber Gibson’s body before she died – court

Accused man’s DNA could have been on Amber Gibson’s body before she died – court

Accused man’s DNA could have been on Amber Gibson’s body before she died – court

19 July 2023

Stephen Corrigan, 45, is accused of inappropriately touching the teenager’s corpse. Her brother, Connor, 20, is on trial for her murder.


Teenagers now favouring TikTok as single source of news, Ofcom says

Teenagers now favouring TikTok as single source of news, Ofcom says

Teenagers now favouring TikTok as single source of news, Ofcom says

19 July 2023

TikTok is now the favoured single news source among 12 to 15-year-olds, followed by YouTube and Instagram jointly, Ofcom says.


Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

19 July 2023

The first module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has now finished hearing evidence.


Family face £13,000 two-day medical bill as teenager fights for life in Spain

Family face £13,000 two-day medical bill as teenager fights for life in Spain

Family face £13,000 two-day medical bill as teenager fights for life in Spain

19 July 2023

Bryony Duthie, 18, who has kidney problems, was on holiday on the Costa Del Sol when she fell ill and had to be put into an induced coma.


Travel to Europe by rail four times more expensive than flying, analysis finds

Travel to Europe by rail four times more expensive than flying, analysis finds

Travel to Europe by rail four times more expensive than flying, analysis finds

19 July 2023

The largest price gap is between London and Barcelona which is 10 times more expensive when booked in advance and 30 times more last minute.


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