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Empowering Sage scientists over Covid lockdown left us ‘screwed’, claims Sunak

Empowering Sage scientists over Covid lockdown left us ‘screwed’, claims Sunak

The Tory leadership contender said not enough consideration was given to the economic and social impacts of lockdowns.

British Gas pledges to donate 10% of profit as energy price cap expected to rise

British Gas pledges to donate 10% of profit as energy price cap expected to rise

This will give the most financially vulnerable customers an average £750 boost per household, the supplier said.

Key statistics in this year’s GCSE results

Key statistics in this year’s GCSE results

Rates are down on 2021, but higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Shell Energy to pay £500,000 after overcharging thousands of price cap customers

Shell Energy to pay £500,000 after overcharging thousands of price cap customers

The households had been charged too much ever since the price cap was introduced in January 2019.

Bank holiday flight cancellations mean almost 290,000 fewer seats

Bank holiday flight cancellations mean almost 290,000 fewer seats

The cancellations are largely due to staff shortages across the aviation industry, which has led to caps on operations at some airports.

‘Animal-loving’ Ukrainian sniper rescues abandoned pets from battlefield

‘Animal-loving’ Ukrainian sniper rescues abandoned pets from battlefield

Oksana Krasnova, 27, uses her wages to pay for food and supplies to nurse the animals back to health.

GCSE grades down from 2021 record high, but remain above pre-pandemic levels

GCSE grades down from 2021 record high, but remain above pre-pandemic levels

Figures, published by the Joint Council for Qualifications, cover GCSE entries from students across the UK.

Lidl to take ‘stunted’ fruit and vegetables to help farmers through drought

Lidl to take ‘stunted’ fruit and vegetables to help farmers through drought

The retailer says it will take products affected by the drought that ‘may look and feel a bit different’ to what shoppers are used to.

Duke of Sussex to saddle up for annual charity polo tournament in Colorado

Duke of Sussex to saddle up for annual charity polo tournament in Colorado

Harry will play in the competition to raise funds and awareness for his charity Sentebale.

Rishi Sunak: I wasn’t allowed to talk about the side-effects of lockdown

Rishi Sunak: I wasn’t allowed to talk about the side-effects of lockdown

Mr Sunak also claimed Sage removed dissenting opinions from its minutes.

What the papers say – August 25

What the papers say – August 25

The papers are led by Ukraine’s independence day on Thursday.

Stopping statin treatment early ‘could reduce protection against heart disease’

Stopping statin treatment early ‘could reduce protection against heart disease’

Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK, with millions taking them to cut their chance of a heart attack or stroke.

Royal Academy Of Dance advises public to check dance teacher qualifications

Royal Academy Of Dance advises public to check dance teacher qualifications

The majority of adults in the UK are not aware there is no legal requirement for dance teachers to have relevant teaching qualifications.

Labour accuses Tories of ‘failing our children’ ahead of GCSE results day

Labour accuses Tories of ‘failing our children’ ahead of GCSE results day

Pupils will receive their grades on Thursday, after sitting exams for the first time since the pandemic.

How are GCSEs graded across the UK?

How are GCSEs graded across the UK?

Traditional A*-G grades are still used in Northern Ireland and Wales but a 9 to 1 system is used in England.

Sunak and Truss set to square off in penultimate hustings

Sunak and Truss set to square off in penultimate hustings

Both candidates offered eye-catching policies to woo local Tory voters, even as the cost-of-living crisis overshadows the contest.

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in Merseyside

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in Merseyside

Jamie Dempsey, 32, of Kirkby, has been charged.

Thousands of Ukrainians mark their independence day in Dublin

Thousands of Ukrainians mark their independence day in Dublin

O’Connell Street was awash with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag.

Rishi Sunak reveals his prescription for government during visit to pharmacy

Rishi Sunak reveals his prescription for government during visit to pharmacy

The former chancellor returned to his family’s old pharmacy and the GP surgery where his father worked.

The Queen hopes for ‘better times in the future’ for Ukrainians

The Queen hopes for ‘better times in the future’ for Ukrainians

The Queen gave an address to President Volodymyr Zelensky as the nation marked its 31st anniversary of independence.

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