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Coronavirus UK – Mass gatherings in Scotland to be cancelled
The First Minister said she will advise the restriction comes into force from Monday.
Ireland announces Coronavirus shutdown
The decision comes ahead of UK’s COBRA meeting
Call to cancel new coal plants worldwide as renewables ‘out-compete’ on cost
A study has found installing wind or solar farms now costs less than new coal-fired power stations in all major markets.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns ‘web not working for women’ on 31st anniversary
The inventor of the World Wide Web has used an open letter on its 31st birthday to warn of ongoing gender inequality online.
Australia’s High Court hears appeal from Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell was sentenced a year ago to six years in prison for molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Think-tank warns over £575 yearly blow to households after ‘grim’ forecast
The Resolution Foundation said this came before the impact of the coronavirus is factored in.
Former British army sergeant with two sons who play rugby for England prevented from returning to UK due to ‘immigration rules’
14 years service. 2 tours of Iraq. 1 of Afghanistan. 2 sons playing Rugby for England.
Trump suspends all travel between US and continental Europe
The ban applies to the “Schengen Area”, but not the UK or Ireland.
Coronavirus UK – £18 Statutory sick pay ‘If it’s possible, let’s see Ministers do it’
Do you think an MP could live on £18 a day?