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People with mild Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

People with mild Covid are likely to be infectious for five days, study suggests

The research is the first to reveal how long infectiousness lasts after coronavirus infection in the community.

Northern Ireland legacy Bill open to negotiations, says Vara

Northern Ireland legacy Bill open to negotiations, says Vara

The Northern Ireland Secretary said there are room for amendments while it goes through Parliament.

Sunak pledges to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry

Sunak pledges to ‘restore’ NHS dentistry

The Tory leadership hopeful vowed to address the ‘unprecedented pressure’ facing dentists as most NHS practices are not accepting new patients.

Sunshine and showers on the way after heavy downpours

Sunshine and showers on the way after heavy downpours

The Met Office said that ‘more typical’ summer weather is now in store.

Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic

Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic

Make-up artist Pat McGrath drew back her face, jaw and neck for the shoot.

Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

DP World saw its profit soar by more than 50% in the first six months of the year.

East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

Wennington residents who have returned to their homes strike an upbeat mood a month on from blaze

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Hadi Matar will appear at Chautauqua County Court in New York state.

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Brampton Manor Academy in East Ham, London, has regularly witnessed its students take up Oxbridge places.

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

The duke was pictured in the beach-side town of Vilanculos.

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

The Girls’ Schools Association said it is ‘particularly thrilled to see girls thriving and to see boys catching up’.

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

A* and A grades in London rose by more than in the north-east of England.

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

A fresh strike by unions caused travel chaos on Thursday.

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

TV star Michael Portillo will launch his own show in the autumn.

Alleged US fugitive claims he’s ‘coughing up blood’ in prison

Alleged US fugitive claims he’s ‘coughing up blood’ in prison

The man claims to be called Arthur Knight but US prosecutors insist he is wanted fugitive Nicholas Rossi who is accused of rape.

‘Almost half of cancer deaths due to risk factors like smoking and drinking’

‘Almost half of cancer deaths due to risk factors like smoking and drinking’

Between 2010 and 2019, cancer deaths due to risk factors rose by 20.4% globally, increasing from 3.7 million to 4.45 million.

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under new Government plans

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under new Government plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled new Government plans to boost the rollout of self-driving technology.

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ ex-Fettes teacher who is missing believed dead

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ ex-Fettes teacher who is missing believed dead

Peter Coshan, 75, who worked at the Edinburgh school from 1972 until 2005, was reported missing last week.

British and Argentine Falklands veterans unite to scale Mont Blanc

British and Argentine Falklands veterans unite to scale Mont Blanc

Six climbers will undertake a six-day mission to summit the 15,774ft mountain in an effort to highlight a spirit of reconciliation.

Sadiq Khan blames spate of violence on school holidays, long days and heatwave

Sadiq Khan blames spate of violence on school holidays, long days and heatwave

The mayor of London was speaking after six homicides were reported in the capital in less than a week.

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