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MPs given guide on spotting conspiracy theories in battle against disinformation

MPs given guide on spotting conspiracy theories in battle against disinformation

MPs given guide on spotting conspiracy theories in battle against disinformation

07 May 2024

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt commissioned the guide to help politicians battle proliferating conspiracy theories.


London’s future flood defences plans as ‘sleeping giant’ Thames Barrier turns 40

London’s future flood defences plans as ‘sleeping giant’ Thames Barrier turns 40

London’s future flood defences plans as ‘sleeping giant’ Thames Barrier turns 40

07 May 2024

It is 40 years since the late Queen opened the Thames Barrier, which has been closed 221 times to protect the capital from flooding.


Wales First Minister denies he misled Covid inquiry over deleted messages

Wales First Minister denies he misled Covid inquiry over deleted messages

Wales First Minister denies he misled Covid inquiry over deleted messages

07 May 2024

He said the lost information was a ‘real embarrassment’ but a message leaked to the Nation.Cymru news website casts doubt on Mr Gething’s version


Labour’s newest MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

Labour’s newest MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

Labour’s newest MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

07 May 2024

Chris Webb swore an oath to the King, as the Commons returned following the local elections.


Independent review on BBC’s migration coverage finds ‘risks to impartiality’

Independent review on BBC’s migration coverage finds ‘risks to impartiality’

Independent review on BBC’s migration coverage finds ‘risks to impartiality’

07 May 2024

The most common problem identified was that the corporation ‘often tells migration stories through a narrow political lens’.


Sadiq Khan sets out stall for young people as he is sworn in as London mayor

Sadiq Khan sets out stall for young people as he is sworn in as London mayor

Sadiq Khan sets out stall for young people as he is sworn in as London mayor

07 May 2024

The mayor said he wants to make free school meals permanent in London’s state primary schools.


Financial stress forcing many new mothers back to work early, research suggests

Financial stress forcing many new mothers back to work early, research suggests

Financial stress forcing many new mothers back to work early, research suggests

07 May 2024

Maternity Action said only 13% of women on maternity leave benefit from employers’ occupational maternity pay schemes, down from 44% in 2008.


Universities must take ‘action’ to ensure students are not harassed in protests

Universities must take ‘action’ to ensure students are not harassed in protests

Universities must take ‘action’ to ensure students are not harassed in protests

07 May 2024

The Prime Minister has summoned vice-chancellors to a meeting to discuss antisemitism on campuses and the safety of Jewish students.


Passengers braced for more misery during train drivers’ strike

Passengers braced for more misery during train drivers’ strike

Passengers braced for more misery during train drivers’ strike

07 May 2024

Passengers are being urged to check before attempting to travel by train this week.


Harry hails Invictus Games family’s commitment and belief on 10th anniversary

Harry hails Invictus Games family’s commitment and belief on 10th anniversary

Harry hails Invictus Games family’s commitment and belief on 10th anniversary

07 May 2024

The Duke of Sussex has been the driving force behind the tournament he launched to support military veterans in 2014.


Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s offensive in Rafah

Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s offensive in Rafah

Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s offensive in Rafah

07 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he had already raised concerns about the humanitarian impact of an assault on Rafah with Benjamin Netanyahu.


‘Speedy compensation needed’ for women affected by state pension communications

‘Speedy compensation needed’ for women affected by state pension communications

‘Speedy compensation needed’ for women affected by state pension communications

07 May 2024

Compensation needs to be simple, clear and fair, Waspi campaigners told the Work and Pensions Committee.


Charity leaders call for new funding plan for end-of-life care

Charity leaders call for new funding plan for end-of-life care

Charity leaders call for new funding plan for end-of-life care

07 May 2024

A joint letter called for political leaders to recognise palliative care ‘as a vital part’ of our health and social care system.


Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

07 May 2024

A senior civil servant also said that Northern Ireland entered the pandemic with a ‘very tired’ health workforce.


‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

07 May 2024

The Prime Minister declined to name those believed to have carried out the cyber attack, with some holding China responsible.


Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

07 May 2024

Figen Murray will spend the next 16 days walking to Downing Street where she will call for the implementation of Martyn’s Law.


Workplace checks could be way forward in improving men’s health, says minister

Workplace checks could be way forward in improving men’s health, says minister

Workplace checks could be way forward in improving men’s health, says minister

07 May 2024

Maria Caulfield appeared in front of the Health and Social Care Committee on Tuesday.


Contaminated blood victims were ‘unknowingly’ involved in studies, families say

Contaminated blood victims were ‘unknowingly’ involved in studies, families say

Contaminated blood victims were ‘unknowingly’ involved in studies, families say

07 May 2024

Relatives said they had no knowledge of the studies until recently.


Channel crossings continue as 2,000 arrive in wake of Rwanda laws

Channel crossings continue as 2,000 arrive in wake of Rwanda laws

Channel crossings continue as 2,000 arrive in wake of Rwanda laws

07 May 2024

Children were among those pictured being brought ashore in Dover, Kent, on Tuesday.


Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

07 May 2024

Major shareholders hike stakes in energy giant further after Octopus was recently named UK’s largest electricity supplier


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