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‘Most students feel free to express opinions and beliefs on campus’

‘Most students feel free to express opinions and beliefs on campus’

The findings from the National Student Survey come amid a series of free speech rows on campuses in recent months.

Shirley Ballas emotional after completing 700ft wing walk for suicide prevention

Shirley Ballas emotional after completing 700ft wing walk for suicide prevention

The Strictly Come Dancing judge reached new heights on Thursday while strapped to the top of a propeller plane.

More funding for cancer needed to overcome ‘deadly delays’

More funding for cancer needed to overcome ‘deadly delays’

It comes after new data revealed NHS England cancer waiting times remain below target.

Tiny particle’s ‘wobble’ could be start of a major discovery – scientists

Tiny particle’s ‘wobble’ could be start of a major discovery – scientists

Muons continue to challenge our understanding of physics and the universe.

Weather cancellations at Cork Airport with some flights diverted to Shannon

Weather cancellations at Cork Airport with some flights diverted to Shannon

Shannon Airport remains on stand-by for further diversions if required.

Labour urges wider support for firms to train staff amid skills warning

Labour urges wider support for firms to train staff amid skills warning

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds outlined Labour’s proposals to address the shortage of workers.

HS2 station awarded outstanding rating for environmental design

HS2 station awarded outstanding rating for environmental design

Old Oak Common, which is under construction, was given the highest possible rating under an international scheme.

Police officers investigated over first-aid response to stab victim

Police officers investigated over first-aid response to stab victim

Usmaan Mahmood died in hospital after being attacked in Thornton Heath, Croydon, in June.

Newly discovered miniature ancient whale has name inspired by Tutankhamun

Newly discovered miniature ancient whale has name inspired by Tutankhamun

Tutcetus rayanensis, which was only 8ft long, has provided an insight into the history of early whales, scientists say.

Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers

Small boat crossings of the English Channel: Key numbers

Total crossings so far this year are 19% below the equivalent period in 2022.

Man appears in court over stabbing outside British Museum

Man appears in court over stabbing outside British Museum

A man was allegedly stabbed while queuing to enter the world-famous institution.

Plumes of smoke visible for miles from blaze at Harvester restaurant

Plumes of smoke visible for miles from blaze at Harvester restaurant

A dozen fire engines have responded to the fire in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines complete UK training course

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines complete UK training course

Plans to train the marines were announced in February during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to London.

Sajid Javid’s brother appointed new boss of Immigration Enforcement

Sajid Javid’s brother appointed new boss of Immigration Enforcement

Bas Javid is currently a Deputy Assistant Commissioner with the Metropolitan Police.

What the latest NHS performance figures show

What the latest NHS performance figures show

Some 59.2% of cancer patients waited less than two months for their first treatment after an urgent GP referral.

Notorious British fraudster freed from Spanish jail, court told

Notorious British fraudster freed from Spanish jail, court told

Mark Acklom, 50, was extradited to Spain after being jailed in the UK for conning an ex-girlfriend out of her life savings.

US airman denies raping UK citizen at RAF base

US airman denies raping UK citizen at RAF base

Keiran Lee Bogstad will face trial in September 2024.

Comedian Jack Whitehall leads tributes to Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle

Comedian Jack Whitehall leads tributes to Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle

The TV writer, who also worked on Changing Ends and Boy Meets Girl, has died at the age of 48.

Jump in homeowners and landlords falling into arrears on mortgages

Jump in homeowners and landlords falling into arrears on mortgages

Mortgages in arrears accounted for 0.93% of all homeowner mortgages outstanding and 0.44% of all buy-to-let mortgages in the second quarter of 2023.

King urged to refuse Royal Assent for Northern Ireland legacy Bill

King urged to refuse Royal Assent for Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The Bill, which proposes immunity for Troubles offences, has been strongly opposed by victims of the conflict.

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