James Hookham, the deputy chief executive of the Freight Transport Association, said it was a serious issue particularly because the certificates were required for each consignment in a truck, affecting small- to medium-sized businesses which have multiple pickups before they head to the continent. … [Read more...] about Anti-terror checks deliver fresh Brexit threat for UK hauliers
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‘The bomb will explode at 4pm’: British Airways steward arrested after ‘scrawling terror threat message on toilet door mid-flight’
A spokesman said at the time: 'Our crew were told by air traffic control to perform a go-around – a perfectly standard operation with no safety implications – because an aircraft from another airline hadn’t fully cleared the runway. … [Read more...] about ‘The bomb will explode at 4pm’: British Airways steward arrested after ‘scrawling terror threat message on toilet door mid-flight’
Saudi Arabia ‘planned to spy on Khashoggi’s fiancee in UK’
“Saudi Arabia is trying to put a lid on the whole [Khashoggi] thing, so it is understandable that they would try to make sure that Hatice’s voice and advocacy is limited,” said Hala Aldosari, a Saudi activist and fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). “All sorts of unlawful behaviour continues, nothing has changed.” … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia ‘planned to spy on Khashoggi’s fiancee in UK’
Man, 46, who runs ‘neo-Nazi terror network’ The Base is revealed to be an ‘American living in Russia’ – as the group’s ‘training camp’ in Georgia is uncovered
The revelation shines new light on the group that gained prominence earlier this month with the arrests of six alleged members, whom federal prosecutors believe planned to attend a gun-rights rally in Virginia in the hope of provoking violence and starting a civil war. … [Read more...] about Man, 46, who runs ‘neo-Nazi terror network’ The Base is revealed to be an ‘American living in Russia’ – as the group’s ‘training camp’ in Georgia is uncovered
Brit award contenders score a hit in the battle against mental health stigma
He added: “More than half of mental health problems in adults start before the age of 18, so it really makes sense to try to tackle mental health among children and young people – not just to reduce misery but also to save millions in future costs to the NHS. It is really helpful when celebrities who young people engage with talk openly about mental health – it can make a real difference.” … [Read more...] about Brit award contenders score a hit in the battle against mental health stigma
