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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

If it is greater than one, the infection will spread exponentially.


Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

The study used an advanced Earth-observing satellite launched by US space agency Nasa.


Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Dennis Kellond, who lived alone, died from a head injury.


Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Aaron McConville is a lecturer in electronic engineering at Ulster University in Belfast.


Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Graham Walters, 72, was told he had become the oldest person to row across any ocean.


Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

A researcher said the tag might make people with genuine fears feel like cowards.


Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Research shows comparable stars typically fluctuate about five times stronger than the Sun.


Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

The war veteran’s fundraising efforts for the NHS have crossed the £30 million mark.


Scientists welcome escalation of Covid-19 testing in the community

Scientists welcome escalation of Covid-19 testing in the community

Scientists welcome escalation of Covid-19 testing in the community

The Department of Health said swab tests will be sent to 100,000 randomly selected people.


Next week may be too early to ease lockdown, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Next week may be too early to ease lockdown, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Next week may be too early to ease lockdown, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister was speaking during her Government’s daily coronavirus briefing.


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