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The Guardian view on Scotland’s drug deaths: at last, a glimmer of sense

Editorial: Glasgow’s pilot scheme to create an official consumption facility without threat of prosecution is a small but overdue step forward

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

How HS2 caused the UK to lose focus on 'levelling up' during years of high-speed rail delays

Pressure on the UK government to confirm its plans for the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project is growing as the Conservative party prepares for its annual conference.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises

The UK has experienced several terrorist attacks, from the 2005 London bombings, to the devastating events at Manchester Arena and London Bridge in 2017. These tragic incidents not only resulted in the loss of innocent lives but were also immensely challenging for emergency response teams.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

I'm a microbiologist and here's what (and where) I never eat

Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Five Guys targets Heathrow as UK boss defends ‘premium’ prices

“We’re desperate to be in Heathrow,” John Eckbert says

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England stabilise after recent rise

The rate is still well below figures seen during the first year of the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Get back on track, Mr Sunak: Britain’s big business bosses in exasperated rallying call over HS2

PM urged to ‘stop dithering’ as he refuses 12 times to rule out plan to scrap northern leg, as first revealed by The Independent

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

First look inside Apple’s spectacular offices at Battersea Power Station

Tech giant says it now supports 550,000 jobs across the UK

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Patience with DUP Stormont blockade has run out, says Michelle O’Neill

The Sinn Fein vice president said she wanted to see a plan from the British and Irish governments to restore the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023