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Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

Only one in five said they can have a conversation in a modern language that is not their mother tongue, survey found.

City watchdog must do more to stamp down on sexual harassment in firms, MPs told

City watchdog must do more to stamp down on sexual harassment in firms, MPs told

Financier and equality campaigner Baroness Helena Morrissey said the regulator could better use its powers to tackle the problem.

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

Vodafone and Three merger could create jobs, firms claim

The proposed merger of the mobile operators has been criticised, with warnings that it could see prices rise for consumers and job losses.

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

Fossil Free London organised the protest to disrupt the Energy Intelligence Forum.

Force used to cause baby’s rib injuries was ‘way beyond rough play’, jury told

Force used to cause baby’s rib injuries was ‘way beyond rough play’, jury told

Laura Langley, 37, is accused of murdering her daughter Edith by inflicting ‘terrible injuries’.

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Sanctioned billionaire brings High Court challenge over upkeep of London mansion

Mikhail Fridman is subject to UK Government sanctions put in place after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

There have been years of delays and U-turns since the Conservatives first vowed to ban conversion practices in July 2018.

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today.

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

Jury to consider if police could have done more to stop Zara Aleena’s killer

A second pre-inquest review has been held into the 35-year-old’s death.

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

British cat breaks Guinness World Record for loudest purr

The 14-year-old moggie Bella achieved a purr which measured 54.6 decibels.

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

The ad for Repsol’s involvement in renewable hydrogen failed to mention that large-scale oil and gas formed the ‘vast majority’ of its business.

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

Sir David Attenborough says children need more opportunities to observe nature

The naturalist’s comments come as his acclaimed show Planet Earth is moved to an earlier timeslot.

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday.

Accused told gardai ‘I did it’ days after Ashling Murphy death, court told

Accused told gardai ‘I did it’ days after Ashling Murphy death, court told

The teacher was stabbed 11 times in the neck while out jogging, the jury heard.

KPMG to cut jobs in UK deal advisory business

KPMG to cut jobs in UK deal advisory business

It is understood the move, which was first reported by the Financial Times, will affect about 110 people.

Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

A US defence adviser to Nato said Russia still has ‘significant’ defence capabilities in the region.

British girl, 13, confirmed dead following Hamas attack on Israel

British girl, 13, confirmed dead following Hamas attack on Israel

Yahel Sharabi and her mother were killed when Hamas gunmen stormed the kibbutz where she lived.

No 10 insists it is ‘confident’ in AI summit despite possible Scholz snub

No 10 insists it is ‘confident’ in AI summit despite possible Scholz snub

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz could miss Rishi Sunak’s attempt to hold global talks on AI safety, according to reports.

Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border

Young loyalists looking at ‘non-political solutions’ to Irish Sea border

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

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