The government is bringing forward new strike laws to “maintain a basic function and deliver minimum safety levels” in the public sector during industrial action, the business department has confirmed. In a statement, it said the government would “always protect the ability to strike”, but added: “It must be balanced with the public’s right to
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Plans to privatise Channel 4 have been axed, the culture secretary has confirmed. Instead, it will remain publicly owned, with reforms to help boost its sustainability and commercial freedom, Michelle Donelan said. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the broadcaster will remain in public ownership “but with greater commercial flexibility, increased investment
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Microsoft on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fuel the growth of space technology start-ups in India. The MoU seeks to empower space tech start-ups across the country with technology tools and platforms, go-to-market support and mentoring to help them scale and become enterprise-ready. This collaboration has
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Retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine, where he says “miles of trenches” are being dug by Russian forces in the east of the country. #ukraine #russia #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook:
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11:00 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to produce with so much consistency that it causes boredom. That’s the only respect in which the two-time MVP has fallen shortly lately. Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points with a series of thrilling dunks and drives as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington
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Pharmacy bosses have warned of a shortage of cough and cold medicines, with some pharmacists “struggling to obtain the very basic” supplies. Throat lozenges, cough mixtures and some painkillers are among the over-the-counter medicines in short supply, according to the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies. The industry group warned of supply issues of both branded
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The Culture Secretary has written to Rishi Sunak recommending the government drops its plans to privatise Channel 4, according to reports. Michelle Donelan’s predecessor Nadine Dorries announced the decision to take the broadcaster out of public ownership during former PM Boris Johnson’s premiership. When Ms Dorries announced the plans, she said it was so the
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