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UK lets out collective groan as Allison Pearson goes in to bat for the ‘non-scientists’
"Figures" seem to be "scaring the bejesus out of ministers", she said.
Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory in UK
The plant, owned by Israeli firm Elbit Systems UK, has been repeatedly targeted by activists who claim the factory is involved in the supply of parts for drones used by the Israeli military against Palestinians.
The Isle of Man’s opt-out from UK’s disastrous fishing agreement with EU
In 2019 Boris Johnson used Isle of Man kippers to claim the EU was behind 'pointless and damaging' red tape - forgetting it is not in the EU.
Remainers urged to identify as ‘European’ in upcoming census
Campaigners are urging pro-Europeans to declare their allegiance to the EU in the census.
Scotland splits from rest of UK with ‘substantial reopening’ from late April
The country will move back to the tiered system of coronavirus restrictions.
Johnson ‘very optimistic’ restrictions will be lifted on 21 June
The prime minister urged the nation to be “prudent” by continuing to follow the rules after publishing his road map to gradually lift the third national lockdown over the coming months.
Queen’s relative jailed for sexually assaulting guest at his Scottish castle
Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, the Earl of Strathmore, pleaded guilty to attacking a woman at Glamis Castle, Angus, in February last year.
Hancock attacked by Piers for claiming there was no national PPE shortage
Pressed on breaking the law, Hancock said he would do the same thing "if given my time again".
UK pet food industry battered by Brexit red tape and border checks
A survey carried out by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association found that just one-third of businesses that attempted exports to Europe in 2021 had been successful.