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Foreign Secretary to chair UN Security Council session on AI

Foreign Secretary to chair UN Security Council session on AI

Foreign Secretary to chair UN Security Council session on AI

17 July 2023

The rapid development of the emerging technology has prompted fears abouts its potential.


Police officers guilty of forming sexual relationships on duty with women

Police officers guilty of forming sexual relationships on duty with women

Police officers guilty of forming sexual relationships on duty with women

17 July 2023

The pair were found guilty of misconduct in a public office.


‘Shocking’ scale of violence at Cookham Wood child jail, watchdog report says

‘Shocking’ scale of violence at Cookham Wood child jail, watchdog report says

‘Shocking’ scale of violence at Cookham Wood child jail, watchdog report says

17 July 2023

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor described conditions at the young offenders’ institution as ‘appalling’.


UK asset managers ‘backtracked on climate resolutions at oil major AGMs’

UK asset managers ‘backtracked on climate resolutions at oil major AGMs’

UK asset managers ‘backtracked on climate resolutions at oil major AGMs’

17 July 2023

Shareholder activist group Follow This highlighted asset managers such as Legal & General, abrdn, Janus Henderson, Schroders and Aviva.


Food producers cut prices in June for first time in three years – Lloyds Bank

Food producers cut prices in June for first time in three years – Lloyds Bank

Food producers cut prices in June for first time in three years – Lloyds Bank

17 July 2023

Food and drink manufacturers charged their customers, which include wholesalers and retailers, less in June compared to the previous month.


Cleverly condemns Putin as Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

Cleverly condemns Putin as Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

Cleverly condemns Putin as Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

17 July 2023

Russia has halted a deal that allows vital grain exports from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.


Why is this Alzheimer’s breakthrough so important?

Why is this Alzheimer’s breakthrough so important?

Why is this Alzheimer’s breakthrough so important?

17 July 2023

Your questions answered on donanemab.


Channel 4 names TV comedy award after late comedian Sean Lock

Channel 4 names TV comedy award after late comedian Sean Lock

Channel 4 names TV comedy award after late comedian Sean Lock

17 July 2023

Lock, who died from cancer in August 2021, appeared regularly on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.


Sarwar: Scottish Labour opposed to two-child cap despite Starmer stance

Sarwar: Scottish Labour opposed to two-child cap despite Starmer stance

Sarwar: Scottish Labour opposed to two-child cap despite Starmer stance

17 July 2023

The policy means applicants can only receive benefits for up to two children, with an exemption if the third child was conceived through rape.


Muslim convert behind Hyde Park plot ‘pondered terror attack on Queen’s funeral’

Muslim convert behind Hyde Park plot ‘pondered terror attack on Queen’s funeral’

Muslim convert behind Hyde Park plot ‘pondered terror attack on Queen’s funeral’

17 July 2023

Edward Little has pleaded guilty to preparing acts of terrorism.


Met Police ‘to pay £2m to family of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan’

Met Police ‘to pay £2m to family of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan’

Met Police ‘to pay £2m to family of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan’

17 July 2023

The UK’s largest police force agreed to pay the sum after admitting the original murder investigation was mired in corruption, The Times reported.


Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

17 July 2023

The heads of AstraZeneca, Google, Shell and other major companies will gather in Downing Street on Tuesday for the first business council meeting.


New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

17 July 2023

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.


Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

17 July 2023

The Education Secretary defended her record, highlighting additional funding, improvements in childcare services and a pay rise for teachers.


Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

17 July 2023

The UK’s largest pub, beer and cider company said it will invest £25 million in heat pumps at the factory in Hulme.


Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

17 July 2023

Bathgate Street was taped off while four Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews fought to extinguish the blaze.


Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

17 July 2023

The Cambridge Crime Harm Index is being used by the Metropolitan Police to identify the 100 worst offenders in London at any one time.


Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

17 July 2023

The RAC estimates 12.6 million people will embark on day trips or holidays by car between Friday and Monday.


Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

17 July 2023

Iceland’s cuts follow a £26 million investment by the supermarket in a bid to lower prices.


McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

17 July 2023

The former Cabinet minister said that school closures during the pandemic had been a ‘disaster’.


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