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Modern snakes ‘evolved from a few survivors of dinosaur-killing asteroid’

Modern snakes ‘evolved from a few survivors of dinosaur-killing asteroid’

Modern snakes ‘evolved from a few survivors of dinosaur-killing asteroid’

14 September 2021

Fossil analysis helped researchers pinpoint the time modern snakes evolved.


Covid-19: Booster jabs for millions to be rolled out from next week

Covid-19: Booster jabs for millions to be rolled out from next week

Covid-19: Booster jabs for millions to be rolled out from next week

14 September 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the NHS would contact all those who are eligible for a booster dose.


Killer recommended to spend life behind bars expecting 2022 release, MPs hear

Killer recommended to spend life behind bars expecting 2022 release, MPs hear

Killer recommended to spend life behind bars expecting 2022 release, MPs hear

14 September 2021

Nicholas Burton was found guilty of the murder of 27-year-old Rachel McGrath in Cheshire in 1997.


End of furlough scheme will bring travel sector job losses to 100,000 – survey

End of furlough scheme will bring travel sector job losses to 100,000 – survey

End of furlough scheme will bring travel sector job losses to 100,000 – survey

14 September 2021

The Job Retention Scheme will be closed on September 30.


Inflatable ‘current buster’ to tackle oil spills tested

Inflatable ‘current buster’ to tackle oil spills tested

Inflatable ‘current buster’ to tackle oil spills tested

14 September 2021

Staff from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency were given practice in setting up the oil containment and recovery system.


Families with young children ‘facing steep rise in poverty’

Families with young children ‘facing steep rise in poverty’

Families with young children ‘facing steep rise in poverty’

14 September 2021

Some 36% of children in families with a child under five were living in relative poverty in 2019-20, according to data.


TikTok adds new safety resources to help user wellbeing

TikTok adds new safety resources to help user wellbeing

TikTok adds new safety resources to help user wellbeing

14 September 2021

It is the latest in a number of safety-based changes the social media company has made in recent weeks.


Children aged 12 to 15 to be offered Pfizer jab in Wales

Children aged 12 to 15 to be offered Pfizer jab in Wales

Children aged 12 to 15 to be offered Pfizer jab in Wales

14 September 2021

The Welsh Government said the rollout would begin next week


Impact of voter ID on turnout unknowable, says minister

Impact of voter ID on turnout unknowable, says minister

Impact of voter ID on turnout unknowable, says minister

14 September 2021

Chloe Smith said recent pilots had seen 0.4% of voters turned away for lacking photographic ID.


Third wave of Covid-19 in the UK: What are the latest numbers?

Third wave of Covid-19 in the UK: What are the latest numbers?

Third wave of Covid-19 in the UK: What are the latest numbers?

14 September 2021

It is too soon to say whether the current wave has peaked.


Vera creator backs Reading for Wellbeing scheme

Vera creator backs Reading for Wellbeing scheme

Vera creator backs Reading for Wellbeing scheme

14 September 2021

Best-selling crime writer Ann Cleaves has put her own money towards a project in the North East to promote stories and reading to boost mental health.


Many schools prioritised food parcels for poor over education for all – Ofsted

Many schools prioritised food parcels for poor over education for all – Ofsted

Many schools prioritised food parcels for poor over education for all – Ofsted

14 September 2021

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman said the attention of many schools went rapidly to the most disadvantaged children amid the pandemic.


Morrisons suitor reaches agreement with pension trustees

Morrisons suitor reaches agreement with pension trustees

Morrisons suitor reaches agreement with pension trustees

14 September 2021

The supermarket chain agreed to a £7bn takeover offer from US private equity firm CD&R last month.


UK delays introducing post-Brexit controls due to Covid and freight shortages

UK delays introducing post-Brexit controls due to Covid and freight shortages

UK delays introducing post-Brexit controls due to Covid and freight shortages

14 September 2021

Lord Frost said the coronavirus pandemic was having a longer impact on businesses than expected.


Booster Covid jab to be offered to people aged 50 and over

Booster Covid jab to be offered to people aged 50 and over

Booster Covid jab to be offered to people aged 50 and over

14 September 2021

The vaccines will be rolled out shortly, starting with care homes and older age groups.


Love Island’s Amy Hart: social media sites not supportive enough over trolling

Love Island’s Amy Hart: social media sites not supportive enough over trolling

Love Island’s Amy Hart: social media sites not supportive enough over trolling

14 September 2021

The former air stewardess appeared before the DCMS Committee during its inquiry into influencer culture.


Opioid use for pain relief increased during pandemic, study finds

Opioid use for pain relief increased during pandemic, study finds

Opioid use for pain relief increased during pandemic, study finds

14 September 2021

A University of Aberdeen study found the numbers of patients using opioids while waiting for surgery increased by 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels.


In Pictures: Contest captures UK’s ‘ultimate sea views’

In Pictures: Contest captures UK’s ‘ultimate sea views’

In Pictures: Contest captures UK’s ‘ultimate sea views’

14 September 2021

More than 1,500 entries from amateur and professional photographers were received by The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society.


Youngsters filled with anxiety over climate change, international study finds

Youngsters filled with anxiety over climate change, international study finds

Youngsters filled with anxiety over climate change, international study finds

14 September 2021

The study draws on surveys of 10,000 children and young people from 10 countries including the UK.


Starmer sets out plans to boost sick pay and increase job security

Starmer sets out plans to boost sick pay and increase job security

Starmer sets out plans to boost sick pay and increase job security

14 September 2021

The Labour leader made the pledge in a speech to the Trades Union Congress.


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