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Paul Lambert: Ex-BBC producer who was ‘fixture of politics’ dies

A former BBC producer described as a central character at Westminster and master of interviewing politicians on the street has died aged 61. Paul Lambert, affectionately known as “Gobby”, was often heard on TV shouting questions at ministers. He left the BBC in 2014 to become communications director of UKIP. His daughter Danni said on […]

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Coronavirus: Flour mills working ’round the clock’ to meet demand

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Flour has been in short supply in supermarkets With the nation confined to their homes amid the coronavirus lockdown, a rise in home baking appears to be contributing to shortages of flour on supermarket shelves. Grocery sales of flour were up 92% in the four weeks to 22 March

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Burton to donate 500,000 respirator masks across Northeast

The world’s biggest snowboard maker is donating half-a-million respirator masks to hospitals across the Northeast By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer April 8, 2020, 3:39 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Burton snowboard company is donating 500,000 respirator masks to hospitals across the Northeast, harnessing the

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For Workers Over 50, a Job Without Benefits Spells Long-Term Trouble

Yet that access may make the biggest difference when it comes to closing the gap between traditional and nontraditional workers’ retirement income. “There’s usually a way to pick up health insurance one way or another, through a spouse or the A.C.A.,” Dr. Munnell said, referring to the Affordable Care Act. “But it’s very hard to

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Coronavirus: Ofcom ‘assesses’ David Icke TV interview

The UK’s media watchdog is looking into a TV network’s broadcast of an interview with conspiracy theorist David Icke about coronavirus. Ofcom said it was “assessing this programme as a priority”, following London Live’s screening of the programme on Wednesday evening. It follows YouTube’s introduction of stricter misinformation rules after a later interview with Mr

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Coronavirus: Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers

Image copyright Reuters Home rental firm Airbnb is to temporarily restrict UK bookings to keyworkers and “essential stays” because of the coronavirus crisis. The firm said that the measure would last until at least 18 April. Keyworkers – such as NHS and social care staff, and transport and food retail employees – can still book

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