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Record number of UK students in clearing two weeks after A-level results

Record number of UK students in clearing two weeks after A-level results

Nearly half a million applicants have now secured a place on a course in the UK.

England has had joint hottest summer on record, Met Office figures show

England has had joint hottest summer on record, Met Office figures show

Four of the five warmest summers on record for England have occurred since 2003, as the effect of human-induced climate change is felt.

Children ‘safer online now than a year ago because of safety code’

Children ‘safer online now than a year ago because of safety code’

The Information Commissioner has marked the first anniversary of the introduction of the Age Appropriate Design Code.

Union says it will ‘shut down’ rail network with more strikes after talks fail

Union says it will ‘shut down’ rail network with more strikes after talks fail

The union said more than 40,000 of its members will strike, warning it will ‘effectively shut down’ the rail network.

Next PM ‘must be more intelligent about social care after years of neglect’

Next PM ‘must be more intelligent about social care after years of neglect’

Analysis by the Care and Support Alliance suggests an ‘astonishing’ one in eight older people are going without the social care they need.

Harry Potter fans mark moment train leaves for Hogwarts at King’s Cross

Harry Potter fans mark moment train leaves for Hogwarts at King’s Cross

Fans of the book series enjoyed a live countdown to the famous fictional train’s departure.

Kindertransport memorial unveiled at port that helped save thousands of children

Kindertransport memorial unveiled at port that helped save thousands of children

The bronze statue, in Harwich in Essex, depicts five children descending from a ship’s gangplank.

Move wind farms on to new contracts and save households £18bn, say trade bodies

Move wind farms on to new contracts and save households £18bn, say trade bodies

Households could save up to £250 each if contracts for old subsidies are changed to the newer subsidy scheme.

Boris Johnson commits £700 million to Sizewell C as he prepares to leave office

Boris Johnson commits £700 million to Sizewell C as he prepares to leave office

The outgoing Prime Minister said it would be ‘madness’ not to proceed with the new nuclear power station.

Two guns used in shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, police say

Two guns used in shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, police say

Merseyside Police have also released CCTV footage of the gunman running from the scene.

Massive water leak floods train tracks

Massive water leak floods train tracks

Network Rail said it was forced to close the line in Audenshaw, east Manchester, at around 2am on Thursday due to a burst water main.

Notting Hill Carnival remains part of fabric of London despite violence – mayor

Notting Hill Carnival remains part of fabric of London despite violence – mayor

Sadiq Khan also urged witnesses to the fatal stabbing of Takayo Nembhard, 21, at the event to contact police.

M11 shut near Stansted after crash between Royal Mail lorry and transporter

M11 shut near Stansted after crash between Royal Mail lorry and transporter

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a crash between two HGVs.

Alleged US fugitive claims he is being tortured in Scottish prison

Alleged US fugitive claims he is being tortured in Scottish prison

The man told a court he had been punched in the face by a prison officer and claimed guards turned off his oxygen supply.

Dozens of UK flights cancelled due to strike by Lufthansa pilots

Dozens of UK flights cancelled due to strike by Lufthansa pilots

Around 7,000 passengers booked on the carrier’s UK flights on Friday will be disrupted.

Prosecutions over St Patrick’s Day disco deaths welcomed by victim’s father

Prosecutions over St Patrick’s Day disco deaths welcomed by victim’s father

James Bradley also expressed disappointment that no police officers will be prosecuted over the fatal crush incident on March 17 2019.

Fossil could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton

Fossil could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton

The specimen is likely to provide information about what the dinosaur looked like and its anatomy.

Charities warn of declining support capacity in face of ‘tsunami of need’

Charities warn of declining support capacity in face of ‘tsunami of need’

A letter signed by 48 organisations called for immediate financial support for vulnerable households and warned that support services are struggling.

Man cleared of rioting after Swansea disorder following teenager’s death

Man cleared of rioting after Swansea disorder following teenager’s death

Kye Dennis, 25, of Fforestfach, was found not guilty following a trial at Swansea Crown Court.

Three promising young lives cut short in disco tragedy

Three promising young lives cut short in disco tragedy

Connor Currie, 16, and 17-year-olds Lauren Bullock and Morgan Barnard lost their lives in the incident in 2019.

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