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Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

Report reveals Gen Z’s appetite for civil disobedience and personal liberty

20 May 2024

Research has identified variations in attitudes to a range of issues across generations.


Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

Step and time-based exercise targets are equally beneficial for health – study

20 May 2024

Researchers argue that the study highlights the importance of step-based targets being added to guidelines.


Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

Minimising sewage in UK waters is a ‘public health priority’ – Chris Whitty

20 May 2024

A new report by engineers outlines solutions to the UK’s crumbling water system with a focus on protecting people’s health.


Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

Sunak to meet Austrian chancellor in bid to strengthen illegal migration efforts

20 May 2024

The Prime Minister and Karl Nehammer are set to agree that sending migrants to designated safe third countries such as Rwanda is part of the solution.


Parents of baby girl will ‘never forgive callousness’ of nursery nurse killer

Parents of baby girl will ‘never forgive callousness’ of nursery nurse killer

Parents of baby girl will ‘never forgive callousness’ of nursery nurse killer

20 May 2024

Kate Roughley, 37, strapped nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan face down on to a bean bag for more than 90 minutes.


Daughter-in-law jailed for life for ‘brutal’ bed blaze murder

Daughter-in-law jailed for life for ‘brutal’ bed blaze murder

Daughter-in-law jailed for life for ‘brutal’ bed blaze murder

20 May 2024

Karen Vamplew was found guilty of killing 77-year-old Elizabeth Vamplew, who had mobility problems, in a fire aimed at securing an inheritance.


Taxi drivers contacted as part of missing person inquiry

Taxi drivers contacted as part of missing person inquiry

Taxi drivers contacted as part of missing person inquiry

20 May 2024

Jack O’Sullivan, 23, was last seen at around 3.15am on March 2 in the area of Brunel Lock Road and Brunel Way in Bristol.


Ministers defend D-Day 80 parachute drop plans amid plane shortage fears

Ministers defend D-Day 80 parachute drop plans amid plane shortage fears

Ministers defend D-Day 80 parachute drop plans amid plane shortage fears

20 May 2024

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said 181 parachuters will take part – the same number as those involved in the operation in the location on D-Day.


Rare WWI naval signal book found in Oxfam bookshop sells for four-figure sum

Rare WWI naval signal book found in Oxfam bookshop sells for four-figure sum

Rare WWI naval signal book found in Oxfam bookshop sells for four-figure sum

20 May 2024

The General Signals Book, which is filled with confidential signals, was found with a box of donations at the back of Oxfam’s Bath bookshop.


More than 550 suspected child predators arrested by Grooming Gangs Taskforce

More than 550 suspected child predators arrested by Grooming Gangs Taskforce

More than 550 suspected child predators arrested by Grooming Gangs Taskforce

20 May 2024

The Grooming Gangs Taskforce has also helped protect more than 4,000 victims from sexual exploitation since it was first set up in April 2023.


Slow down of justice system is because of budget allocation, says Long

Slow down of justice system is because of budget allocation, says Long

Slow down of justice system is because of budget allocation, says Long

20 May 2024

Justice Minister Naomi Long said there had been no recognition of various factors including falling police numbers and a rise in legal aid costs.


Tech firms falling short on misinformation ahead of general election – committee

Tech firms falling short on misinformation ahead of general election – committee

Tech firms falling short on misinformation ahead of general election – committee

20 May 2024

The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has raised concerns about a lack of an industrywide approach to tackling misinformation.


Princess of Wales ‘excited’ by report on prioritising early childhood

Princess of Wales ‘excited’ by report on prioritising early childhood

Princess of Wales ‘excited’ by report on prioritising early childhood

20 May 2024

The princess has been working to raise the profile of the early years development of children for some years.


Drought-resistant plants, green innovation and flood storage feature at Chelsea

Drought-resistant plants, green innovation and flood storage feature at Chelsea

Drought-resistant plants, green innovation and flood storage feature at Chelsea

20 May 2024

The world famous flower show is also hosting a seedling from the felled Sycamore Gap tree, placed on the National Trust garden by Dame Judi Dench.


Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law

Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law

Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law

20 May 2024

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the deployment of the vehicles will be ‘a real boost to both safety and our economy’.


ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas chiefs will not help – UK Government

ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas chiefs will not help – UK Government

ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas chiefs will not help – UK Government

20 May 2024

A panel of three judges will decide whether to grant the ICC chief prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants relating to the Gaza conflict.


We were lied to, say victims of contaminated blood scandal

We were lied to, say victims of contaminated blood scandal

We were lied to, say victims of contaminated blood scandal

20 May 2024

More than 30,000 people were infected with deadly viruses while they were receiving NHS care between the 1970s and the early 1990s.


‘Significant failings’ saw thousands infected by contaminated blood – inquiry

‘Significant failings’ saw thousands infected by contaminated blood – inquiry

‘Significant failings’ saw thousands infected by contaminated blood – inquiry

20 May 2024

The Infected Blood Inquiry report was published on Monday.


Computer scientist ‘lied extensively’ in Bitcoin founder claim, judge rules

Computer scientist ‘lied extensively’ in Bitcoin founder claim, judge rules

Computer scientist ‘lied extensively’ in Bitcoin founder claim, judge rules

20 May 2024

The judge previously said that there was ‘overwhelming’ evidence that Dr Craig Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto.


Flowers left on banks of the Tyne close to where 14-year-old boy died

Flowers left on banks of the Tyne close to where 14-year-old boy died

Flowers left on banks of the Tyne close to where 14-year-old boy died

20 May 2024

No card was left with the red and white roses placed on a path on the north side of the river.


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