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Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

23 March 2023

The former Countdown star said had been blocked by Maria Caulfield and called on her to ‘show some respect and resign’.


Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

23 March 2023

Independent MP Mr Bridgen was criticised by the Commons Leader after he asked about the prospect of digital ID cards.


Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

23 March 2023

Researchers are hoping the microgravity experiments will help them understand more about diffuse midline glioma, which is incurable.


Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

23 March 2023

A memorial event was held in Pollok Park, Glasgow, at noon on Thursday.


Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

23 March 2023

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to be displaced by climate change, with some likely to seek refuge in Britain.


Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

23 March 2023

The consulting firm confirmed the cuts will affect its 11,000-strong UK workforce.


Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

23 March 2023

Warwickshire Police said four drivers were caught engaged in this ‘worrying’ activity on the county’s motorways during a recent operation.


Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

23 March 2023

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.


Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

23 March 2023

Erik Feld killed Ranjith Kankanamalage in Tower Hamlets in August 2021.


Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

23 March 2023

The business department said that, while ‘no amount of error and fraud is acceptable’, it is not possible to retrieve everything.


European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

23 March 2023

The findings suggest that mixing between the two groups resulted in mosaics of genetic variation that were acted upon by natural selection.


Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

23 March 2023

The Scottish Government also announced that it will follow ministers in Westminster by banning the video-sharing app from official devices.


Seven still in hospital after US Navy research ship toppled in dry dock

Seven still in hospital after US Navy research ship toppled in dry dock

Seven still in hospital after US Navy research ship toppled in dry dock

23 March 2023

A major incident was declared after the Petrel tipped over on Wednesday morning in Leith, Edinburgh.


Cashman denies being in ‘murder frame of mind’ on night of Olivia shooting

Cashman denies being in ‘murder frame of mind’ on night of Olivia shooting

Cashman denies being in ‘murder frame of mind’ on night of Olivia shooting

23 March 2023

Thomas Cashman is accused of killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel and injuring her mother after chasing another man into their home.


Government ‘acts like Boys From The Blackstuff’s Yosser Hughes over strikes law’

Government ‘acts like Boys From The Blackstuff’s Yosser Hughes over strikes law’

Government ‘acts like Boys From The Blackstuff’s Yosser Hughes over strikes law’

23 March 2023

A former TUC president referred to Alan Bleasdale’s TV drama from the 1980s in a debate about legislation.


Resilience of Ukrainian refugees ‘shines out’, says William during Poland visit

Resilience of Ukrainian refugees ‘shines out’, says William during Poland visit

Resilience of Ukrainian refugees ‘shines out’, says William during Poland visit

23 March 2023

The Prince of Wales visited the Hala Koszyki food hall in Warsaw to speak to those who have fled Ukraine.


Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

23 March 2023

Unions representing teachers and heads have urged the schools watchdog to pause inspections after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.


Varadkar ‘disappointed’ DUP will not return to Stormont

Varadkar ‘disappointed’ DUP will not return to Stormont

Varadkar ‘disappointed’ DUP will not return to Stormont

23 March 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomed the acceptance of the Stormont brake in a Westminster vote.


Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

23 March 2023

She is stepping down next week after more than eight years in the top job in Scottish politics.


Mordaunt: Privileges Committee critics may have been ‘too full of bounce’

Mordaunt: Privileges Committee critics may have been ‘too full of bounce’

Mordaunt: Privileges Committee critics may have been ‘too full of bounce’

23 March 2023

The Commons Leader said the committee, which quizzed Boris Johnson on Wednesday, should be allowed to get on with its work.


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