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Offshore energy jobs could increase by 50% by end of decade, research finds

The new report by Robert Gordon University was praised by a leading trade association for the energy sector.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Ministers set to ban single-use vapes in UK over child addiction fears

Government understood to have concluded the disposable nicotine products are mainly aimed at under-18s

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

Third of medical students plan to quit NHS within two years of graduating

Research will prompt further alarm among medical leaders trying to tackle the spiralling workforce crisis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

BMW Group Invests $645 Million To Produce Mini EVs In The UK

The United Kingdom-based Mini facilities will be home to the electric Mini Cooper and Aceman hatchbacks. By 2030, the plants will be producing only EVs.

InsideEVs · Sep 11, 2023

Spy allegations add fuel to heated Tory debate over China

Investigation into parliamentary aide comes as two main groups on China have descended into rivalry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

I am not a Chinese spy, says researcher linked to top MPs

Exclusive: Aide comes out fighting – as The Independent reveals he is being investigated over access to official warnings to MPs about threats from hostile states, among other issues

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Banning some dog breeds in the UK won’t stop attacks on humans

Scientists say nurture is much more important than type of dog in influencing aggression levels

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

‘Shut it all down’: UK legacy bill threatens Troubles-era atrocity inquests

Al Jazeera speaks to families who may not get justice after the UK adopts bill shutting down the Troubles inquests.

Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023

US and UK holding UN screening of documentary on Russia's siege of Ukrainian city of Mariupol

The United States and Britain have invited ambassadors, journalists and others to a U.N. screening of the award-winning documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” which follows a trio of Associated Press journalists during Russia’s siege of the Ukrainian port city in the early days of the war

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Russia targeted civilian cargo ship in Black Sea, Sunak tells MPs

Declassified UK intelligence suggests missiles were fired from a Russian Black Sea fleet missile carrier on August 24.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023