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Climate activists accused of ‘attacking free press’ by blockading print works

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Climate activists accused of ‘attacking free press’ by blockading print works Extinction Rebellion protests at News Corp sites condemned by Society of Editors as ‘attempt to silence other voices’Ministers and MPs from all parts of the political spectrum have condemned Extinction Rebellion for blocking the delivery of newspapers across the UK on Saturday.Four national newspapers, including the Sun and the Daily Mail, were missing from some newsagents’ shelves on Saturday morning after more than 100 environmental protesters targeted printing presses owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp on Friday evening. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Civil servants’ union will consider strike action over back-to-office plans

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Civil servants' union will consider strike action over back-to-office plans Cabinet secretary says he wants 80% of staff back at least once a week by end of monthCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage A public sector union has said it will consider strike action over cabinet-driven plans for the vast majority of civil servants to return to the office by the end of the month.The outgoing head of the civil service has written to department permanent secretaries calling on them to reduce the numbers of staff working from home. The cabinet secretary, Sir Mark Sedwill, said he wanted 80% of workers back at their desks at least once a week by the end of September. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Tony Abbott’s UK trade role sparks conflict of interest concerns

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Tony Abbott's UK trade role sparks conflict of interest concerns Calls for Australian government to regard him as a foreign agent and explain how he can possibly work on a post-Brexit trade deal The controversial appointment of Australian former prime minister Tony Abbott as an official trade adviser for the UK has sparked questions as to how he will manage conflicts of interest.The UK government officially confirmed Abbott’s appointment on Friday, defying a barrage of criticism over accusations of misogynistic and homophobic comments, and his views on the climate emergency. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Oxford University takes top spot in Guardian’s annual university guide

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Oxford University takes top spot in Guardian's annual university guide This year’s report sees Oxford moving up from third to first for the first time in a decadeThe main table How Oxford leapfrogged its rivalsOxford University has vaulted into top place in the Guardian’s annual universities guide for the first time in a decade, thanks to new employment data showing that more Oxford students are moving into graduate-level jobs after completing their studies.This year’s Guardian university guide sees Oxford moving up from third to first, while the University of St Andrews stays in second place and Oxford’s ancient rival Cambridge drops to third after occupying the top spot for nine years. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Donald Trump says US ‘hasn’t had any proof’ of Navalny poisoning

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Donald Trump says US 'hasn't had any proof' of Navalny poisoning President says US must look seriously at case but suggests media should be looking into ChinaPresident Donald Trump said the United States must look “very seriously” into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but that his administration had not yet seen any proof.“I think we have to look at it very seriously, if it’s the case,” he said, before talking at length about his diplomatic efforts in North Korea and nuclear non-proliferation in Russia. “I don’t know exactly what happened. It’s tragic. It’s terrible, it shouldn’t happen. We haven’t had any proof yet, but I will take a look. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested after blockading Murdoch print sites

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Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested after blockading Murdoch print sites National papers missing from some newsagents after protest over climate crisis coverageFour major national newspapers including the Sun and the Daily Mail were missing from some newsagents’ shelves on Saturday morning after members of Extinction Rebellion blockaded two UK printworks owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp on Friday evening.The home secretary, Priti Patel, called the demonstration, which led to more than a dozen arrests, an “attack on democracy”. The activists said the action was designed to highlight the titles’ “failure to report on the climate and ecological emergency”. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Yaya Touré dropped from charity match over reported pornographic post

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Yaya Touré dropped from charity match over reported pornographic post Football player apologises after also apparently offering to hire sex workers for team-matesThe former Manchester City player Yaya Touré has been dropped from playing in Unicef’s annual charity football match after reportedly posting a pornographic video in a WhatsApp group with other players and offering to hire sex workers for them.Touré, a father of three, will no longer take part in the event after complaints were made about messages he sent to a group with fellow players in the children’s charity event. He reportedly posted a video showing a naked woman in a bath and offered to hire 19 sex workers for his team-mates. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott confirmed as UK trade adviser

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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott confirmed as UK trade adviser Critics say Abbott’s views on women and homosexuality and denial of climate crisis make him unfit for roleBoris Johnson has appointed Tony Abbott as an official UK trade adviser, defying widespread condemnation of the former Australian prime minister’s record of misogyny and homophobia and his scepticism about the climate emergency.Abbott, whose consideration for the role prompted criticism from opposition parties, charities and LGBT and environmental activists, is among nine external advisers appointed to the Board of Trade. The board, revived by Theresa May, is intended to help shape post-Brexit trade policy. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK acknowledges debt owed to Iran over Shah’s tank order

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Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK acknowledges debt owed to Iran over Shah's tank order Debt seen as stumbling block for release of British-Iranians including Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has for the first time acknowledged that he is actively seeking to pay a debt to the Iranian government that could finally help to secure the release of British dual nationals including Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.Wallace assured lawyers acting for the families that the government was exploring every legal avenue to pay the debt, which for the first time he formally acknowledged the government owes. Continue reading... Go to Source
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UK police deal with thousands of potential Covid-19 quarantine breakers

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UK police deal with thousands of potential Covid-19 quarantine breakers Exclusive: Britain approaching ‘pivotal moment’ in attempt to avoid surge in cases, scientists say Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePolice forces across the country are dealing with thousands of potential violations of quarantine rules involving holidaymakers who may not be self-isolating after trips abroad, the Guardian can reveal.The requests for “further action” have been raised by Border Force officials and public health authorities, who have been tasked with ensuring that people returning from abroad are abiding by regulations designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Wolverhampton marks life of Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson

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Wolverhampton marks life of Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson Hundreds gather for funeral of high-profile, outspoken victim of government’s hostile environmentHundreds of people gathered in a Wolverhampton carpark for the funeral of the Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson, one of the most high-profile and outspoken victims of the government’s hostile environment who died unexpectedly in July, aged 64.A horsedrawn carriage brought her body to the New Testament Church of God, where Wilson had volunteered for years as a chef cooking food for the local homeless community. The two grey horses pulling the coffin wore red, green, black and yellow headdresses, marking her Jamaican and Rastafarian roots. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Cummings ally’s PR firm given Covid-19 contracts without tenders

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Cummings ally's PR firm given Covid-19 contracts without tenders Hanbury Strategy, co-founded by ex-Vote Leaver Paul Stephenson, is being paid £640,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA lobbying and PR firm co-founded by an ally of Dominic Cummings has been given two government contracts without competitive tenders during the pandemic.The Cabinet Office and Treasury contracts have been awarded to Hanbury Strategy, co-founded by Paul Stephenson, who worked alongside Cummings as the director of communications for the 2016 Vote Leave campaign. The other Hanbury founder, Ameet Gill, was David Cameron’s director of strategy in Downing Street. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Manchester Airports Group calls for urgent Covid testing of arrivals

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Manchester Airports Group calls for urgent Covid testing of arrivals Exclusive: boss says UK ‘stood still’ while other countries had introduced mass testingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe biggest UK-owned airport group has urged the government to urgently introduce coronavirus testing for arrivals, warning that its travel policy was “a millstone around the neck” of the aviation industry.Charlie Cornish, the chief executive of Manchester Airports Group which owns Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, said the UK had “stood still” while other countries had introduced a mass testing regime for travellers. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Ian McKellen joins condemnation of Tony Abbott trade role

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Ian McKellen joins condemnation of Tony Abbott trade role Prominent rights groups sign open letter telling UK not to appoint ex-Australian PMPressure is increasing on the UK government to rethink the potential appointment of Tony Abbott as a trade envoy after leading LGBTQ+ and environmental activists, including Sir Ian McKellen, criticised his misogynistic and homophobic comments, and dismissal of the climate crisis. Related: Your T-Abbott BrexiTradebot 1000 can expound at length on any subject | First Dog on the Moon Continue reading... Go to Source
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