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Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

30 April 2020

HMS Mersey was tasked with monitoring the movements.


Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

30 April 2020

The Cyber Discovery virtual school will include interactive games and weekly webinars on cyber skills.


More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

30 April 2020

Police are warning people will get ‘restless’ as summer approaches.


Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

30 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has upset the recycling chain.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

30 April 2020

Among the latest to have died is a cardiology research nurse who was just 33 years old.


Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

30 April 2020

Louise Coles had served as a Conservative councillor.


Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

30 April 2020

The Treasury also announced that newspapers would be given £35 million in extra government advertising over the next three months.


Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

30 April 2020

The painted artwork was created by artist Tee2Sugars in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.


Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

30 April 2020

Demis Hassabis, co–founder of Google’s DeepMind division, was present for a meeting on March 18.


Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

30 April 2020

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that predicted grades could have a ‘lasting effect’ on disadvantaged pupils,


UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

30 April 2020

A source close to the UK’s negotiating team said more flexibility is needed from Brussels before a deal can be struck.


MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

30 April 2020

Representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter were appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport sub-committee.


Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

30 April 2020

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he believes an inquiry into the UK’s response to the pandemic is ‘inevitable’.


Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

30 April 2020

The letter comes after lawyers acting on behalf of Anne Sacoolas opened up a dialogue with the Foreign Office.


Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

30 April 2020

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from Portsmouth after the two crew members were removed from the warship.


More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

30 April 2020

Police officer numbers in England and Wales have fallen by more than 20,000 since 2009.


More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

30 April 2020

Police have been given powers to hand out a £60 penalty, that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks.


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