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War of words over Geronimo bovine TB post-mortem test results

War of words over Geronimo bovine TB post-mortem test results

War of words over Geronimo bovine TB post-mortem test results

08 September 2021

A war of words has broken out between the alpaca’s owner and the Government over whether he had the disease.


Minister faces fierce Tory backlash in the Commons over vaccine passports

Minister faces fierce Tory backlash in the Commons over vaccine passports

Minister faces fierce Tory backlash in the Commons over vaccine passports

08 September 2021

Nadhim Zahawi said the policy is ‘designed to reduce transmission and serious illness’.


Don’t leave us at mercy of Taliban, pleads ex-interpreter stuck in Afghanistan

Don’t leave us at mercy of Taliban, pleads ex-interpreter stuck in Afghanistan

Don’t leave us at mercy of Taliban, pleads ex-interpreter stuck in Afghanistan

08 September 2021

The man said he is in hiding with his wife and young children.


Johnson questioned over £12 billion health and care plans ahead of Commons vote

Johnson questioned over £12 billion health and care plans ahead of Commons vote

Johnson questioned over £12 billion health and care plans ahead of Commons vote

08 September 2021

Boris Johnson will meet Tory MPs ahead of the vote on the manifesto commitment-busting tax rise to pay for the health and social care plan.


Drivers overestimate how many electric cars run out of charge – survey

Drivers overestimate how many electric cars run out of charge – survey

Drivers overestimate how many electric cars run out of charge – survey

08 September 2021

Only 1% of respondents to a survey correctly estimated how infrequent the issue is.


Charles and Camilla visit museum celebrating its 120th anniversary

Charles and Camilla visit museum celebrating its 120th anniversary

Charles and Camilla visit museum celebrating its 120th anniversary

08 September 2021

The royal couple toured Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.


Decline of the front garden as homeowners install driveways

Decline of the front garden as homeowners install driveways

Decline of the front garden as homeowners install driveways

08 September 2021

More than one in 10 homeowners have already converted either some or all of their front garden into a driveway, Direct Line Home Insurance said.


Gavin Williamson confused Marcus Rashford with Maro Itoje on Zoom call

Gavin Williamson confused Marcus Rashford with Maro Itoje on Zoom call

Gavin Williamson confused Marcus Rashford with Maro Itoje on Zoom call

08 September 2021

The England footballer and free school meals campaigner laughed off the gaffe by the Education Secretary.


Starmer accuses PM of ‘hammering’ working people over tax hike for social care

Starmer accuses PM of ‘hammering’ working people over tax hike for social care

Starmer accuses PM of ‘hammering’ working people over tax hike for social care

08 September 2021

The Labour leader questioned why Boris Johnson had broken manifesto promises without providing assurances over what the policy will achieve.


Man accused of driving at almost 200mph on motorway faces trial

Man accused of driving at almost 200mph on motorway faces trial

Man accused of driving at almost 200mph on motorway faces trial

08 September 2021

James Hollett is accused of taking a black Audi RS6 without the owner’s consent, and driving dangerously while recording on a mobile phone.


Clothes shoppers ‘looking to buy less but buy better’

Clothes shoppers ‘looking to buy less but buy better’

Clothes shoppers ‘looking to buy less but buy better’

08 September 2021

Long-term wearability and environmentally-conscious buying decisions are important considerations for the majority of shoppers, according to research.


Removing climate pledges in Australia deal would make Paris Agreement ‘useless’

Removing climate pledges in Australia deal would make Paris Agreement ‘useless’

Removing climate pledges in Australia deal would make Paris Agreement ‘useless’

08 September 2021

It has been reported that a leaked email showed ministers had agreed not to include specific commitments on temperature.


Charity calls for dedicated hubs for children affected by alcohol in the womb

Charity calls for dedicated hubs for children affected by alcohol in the womb

Charity calls for dedicated hubs for children affected by alcohol in the womb

08 September 2021

Adoption UK urged UK nations to invest in the welfare of children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.


Dunelm gives shareholders £132m payout from bumper year

Dunelm gives shareholders £132m payout from bumper year

Dunelm gives shareholders £132m payout from bumper year

08 September 2021

But the homewares chain said it remains right to not repay the £22m saved from the business rates holiday.


Walking With The Wounded Oman trek moves to UK as Harry praises team’s service

Walking With The Wounded Oman trek moves to UK as Harry praises team’s service

Walking With The Wounded Oman trek moves to UK as Harry praises team’s service

08 September 2021

The 248-mile expedition will now take on Pen y Fan and the Thames Path.


‘Make social media firms legally responsible for tackling fraud’

‘Make social media firms legally responsible for tackling fraud’

‘Make social media firms legally responsible for tackling fraud’

08 September 2021

James Thomson, chairman of City of London Police Authority Board, wants tougher measures to tackle internet fraud included in the Online Safety Bill.


NHS could swallow up most of the £12 billion raised by Johnson’s tax, IFS warns

NHS could swallow up most of the £12 billion raised by Johnson’s tax, IFS warns

NHS could swallow up most of the £12 billion raised by Johnson’s tax, IFS warns

08 September 2021

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said 40 years of NHS funding plans had shown that more money was spent than initially expected.


Police and Government are using social media influencer tactics, study says

Police and Government are using social media influencer tactics, study says

Police and Government are using social media influencer tactics, study says

08 September 2021

Research suggested that a Government body had targeted people who bought candles with fire safety adverts.


High demand for transport as summer holiday period ends

High demand for transport as summer holiday period ends

High demand for transport as summer holiday period ends

08 September 2021

The amount of traffic on Britain’s roads on Monday was at 100% of what it was before the coronavirus crisis, Department for Transport figures show.


Sir David Attenborough urges greater public participation in climate shift

Sir David Attenborough urges greater public participation in climate shift

Sir David Attenborough urges greater public participation in climate shift

08 September 2021

The naturalist and broadcaster made his comments as Parliament marks the anniversary of Climate Assembly UK’s final report.


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