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Publishing industry faces billions in costs as students illegally download texts

Publishing industry faces billions in costs as students illegally download texts

Publishing industry faces billions in costs as students illegally download texts

08 October 2023

There were 300,000 searches made to piracy sites that allow you to download text from books in September, Perlego said.


Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

08 October 2023

The substantive hearings in the independent inquiry relating to Afghanistan are due to begin on Monday.


Whitehall staff to launch five-day strike

Whitehall staff to launch five-day strike

Whitehall staff to launch five-day strike

08 October 2023

Cleaners, security guards and other members of staff with the PCS union will walk out from Monday.


‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport Secretary

‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport Secretary

‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport Secretary

08 October 2023

Mark Harper said he was ‘happy to be judged’ on alternative plans for the money that would have been spent on HS2.


British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

08 October 2023

Nathanel Young, who went to school in London, was serving in the Israeli army when he was killed.


Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begins

08 October 2023

Steve Rotheram said there was a ‘buzz’ about the Labour Party similar to 1996.


Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of private work

Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of private work

Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of private work

08 October 2023

As Labour’s conference began in Liverpool, Sir Keir said he had plans to fix the NHS, grow the economy and build more homes.


‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

08 October 2023

Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.


Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

08 October 2023

The Labour leader said the scheme would only ever impact a very small proportion of migrants.


Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for Hamas

Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for Hamas

Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for Hamas

08 October 2023

Police patrols have been increased in London after videos were shared on social media which appeared to show people celebrating the attack on Israel.


Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

08 October 2023

The TV star did not return for the latest series of the ITV talent contest.


The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the slopes

The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the slopes

The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the slopes

08 October 2023

The group was started in 2022, inspired by a holiday to Bansko, Bulgaria.


Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

08 October 2023

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 54 flood warnings in place.


Wilko to shut final shops for good after dramatic collapse

Wilko to shut final shops for good after dramatic collapse

Wilko to shut final shops for good after dramatic collapse

08 October 2023

It will bring to a close one of the largest high street failures in recent years, with almost all of Wilko’s 12,500 workers being made redundant.


Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energy

Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energy

Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energy

08 October 2023

It can carry out highly complex functions, and is predicted to create new jobs in the Scottish capital.


More than 400 criminals and ‘kingpins’ jailed in Met Police EncroChat operation

More than 400 criminals and ‘kingpins’ jailed in Met Police EncroChat operation

More than 400 criminals and ‘kingpins’ jailed in Met Police EncroChat operation

08 October 2023

The force used data taken from the platform to identify criminals, solve murders and tackle the drug trade.


Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free speech chief

Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free speech chief

Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free speech chief

08 October 2023

Professor Arif Ahmed said being shocked and offended is an ‘important part of education’.


Wilko: What went wrong and will we ever see it on high streets again?

Wilko: What went wrong and will we ever see it on high streets again?

Wilko: What went wrong and will we ever see it on high streets again?

08 October 2023

The PA news agency looks at what led to Wilko’s collapse and what the future could still hold for the company.


Coin hoard belonging to Highland clan chief discovered

Coin hoard belonging to Highland clan chief discovered

Coin hoard belonging to Highland clan chief discovered

08 October 2023

The coins were believed to have belonged to clan chief Alasdair Ruadh ‘Maclain’ MacDonald, who was a victim of Glencoe Massacre.


What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

08 October 2023

Hamas’ attack on Israel dominates the front pages.


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