5 minutes ago | The Independent

Exclusive: ‘There is very little point in exempting people from self-isolation if childcare isn't included,' says campaigner
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Labour pledge to give gig economy workers right to sick pay

11 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph | 2 articles

Labour has pledged to give gig economy workers the right to sick pay in its new employment rights charter.
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What the papers say - July 27

11 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph

Success for Team GB in Tokyo leads many of the Tuesday papers, while Government plans to tackle crime also feature among the headlines.
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UK floods are ‘sober reminder' of need for climate change fix , says Cop26 president

17 minutes ago | The Independent

Unseasonal deluge during London climate meeting failed to persuade some nations to end coal-burning
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UK adults worried about appearance when meeting up in person, poll suggests

17 minutes ago | The Independent

Just over a third of UK adults said they had become more self conscious about how they look since the pandemic began
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Covid-19 cases drop for sixth day - but hospital admissions rise

17 minutes ago | The Independent

Unexpected dip in Covid cases brings warnings that ‘19 July effect' is yet to be seen
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Met should investigate death of man days after he was handcuffed, watchdog says

19 minutes ago | Evening Standard

The man was taken to a north London hospital by ambulance where he died on Saturday evening.
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‘Fatigued' train driver with history of safety errors narrowly avoided crash

39 minutes ago | The Independent

The driver was later diagnosed with a sleep disorder that had been missed in his previous regular health assessments
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Brexit: EU publishes proposals to simplify NI Protocol

51 minutes ago | BBC

The UK government says plans on the transport of medicines, food and animals do not go far enough.
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Loch Lomond: Man tried in vain to save wife from drowning in loch tragedy that also claimed son and friend

57 minutes ago | The Independent

There have been 31 accidental deaths in open water, including rivers and coasts, in the past week
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Britney Spears' mother Lynne Spears claims pop star is doing fine amid...

Lynne was seen with her son Bryan, 44, as Britney called her father Jamie Spears 'threatening' and 'scary' in new legal docs revolving around the conservatorship over the pop star. Read more ...

Children's author Michael Morpurgo fears school closures during Covid could...

Former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo, 77, said he feared youngsters who spent a large amount of time learning at home will never get over the trauma. Read more ...

Lucifer season 6: Showrunners preview Ella and Carol romance after Dan's death

LUCIFER's office rival Dan Espinoza left a lasting impression before his life was taken in season five, and the showrunners have teased how that could be explored in the final... Read more ...

Meteor shower tonight: 'Exciting fireballs' to light up the night on Delta...

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Australia desperately needs blood donation supplies as COVID restrictions...

The Australian Red Cross has launched an urgent call for people to donate blood as Covid-19 restrictions lead to many cancelling their appointments. Read more ...

Chicago PD called to end contract with ShotSpotter technology, which led to...

Police departments in cities around the country - including in Chicago - are facing calls to stop using ShotSpotter amid claims that cops are using it to fabricate evidence in... Read more ...

Tokyo Olympics: BMX racer Niek Kimmann in race against time to be fit for...

The former world champion was getting to know and adapting to the circuit ahead of the start of the competition in the quarter-final heats at this summer's Olympics on Thursday. Read more ...

Tokyo Olympics: Philippines win first EVER Olympic gold medal

The 30-year-old took gold with her final lift of the day, obliterating her personal best to see off world record holder Liao Qiuyun of China and she was unable to hold back the... Read more ...

Apple patches zero-day vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS, macOS under active attack

Characteristically mum about details Apple on Monday patched a zero-day vulnerability in its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems, only a week after issuing a set of OS... Read more ...

My Big Fat Fabulous Life's Whitney Way Thore is 'exhausted' by followers...

Whitney Way Thore opened up about feeling 'exhausted' by the comments she receives about her weight on social media. Read more ...