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Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, report recommends

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, report recommends

The Wrap study confirmed that uncut fresh produce could be good to eat long after its best before date, and most lasted longer in the fridge.

Augar loan threshold lacks imagination says Cambridge academic

Augar loan threshold lacks imagination says Cambridge academic

The founder of a new higher education alternative says universities need to look beyond ‘data on a certificate’ when assessing students’ potential.

New cyberskills training to be offered to thousands of schoolchildren

New cyberskills training to be offered to thousands of schoolchildren

The Cyber Explorers scheme will offer digital skills to secondary school pupils and show them the potential for a career in the sector.

‘Confidential information about Wayne Couzens’ shared on Signal by officer

‘Confidential information about Wayne Couzens’ shared on Signal by officer

Sergeant Simon Kempton told Police Federation colleagues about the killer’s police interviews on the messaging app.

Speaker stops question on Mark Spencer’s promotion amid Islamophobia allegations

Speaker stops question on Mark Spencer’s promotion amid Islamophobia allegations

Labour MP Imran Hussain spoke of allegations linked to the Commons Leader.

Climate advisers: Cut fossil fuel demand as best way to protect from high bills

Climate advisers: Cut fossil fuel demand as best way to protect from high bills

A new ‘oil and gas bonanza’ in the North Sea would have almost no impact on the prices consumers pay for energy, the Climate Change Committee said.

Proportion of road deaths involving drunk drivers hits 11-year high

Proportion of road deaths involving drunk drivers hits 11-year high

Motoring experts said the rise could be linked to an increase in alcohol consumption during lockdowns.

Cat left clinging to Norfolk river bank gets salmon treat after lifeboat rescue

Cat left clinging to Norfolk river bank gets salmon treat after lifeboat rescue

Icicle was seen stranded on the side of the River Bure in Great Yarmouth.

Most women still shunning Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy, research shows

Most women still shunning Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy, research shows

Some 4,436 pregnant women were admitted to hospital with Covid between March 2020 and October 2021.

Government must crack down on Russian money, Irish parliament hears

Government must crack down on Russian money, Irish parliament hears

Taoiseach Micheal Martin also backed a call for the Dail to vote soon to formally censure Russian actions in Ukraine.

Men and youths ‘hunted down’ and murdered boy with kitchen knife, court told

Men and youths ‘hunted down’ and murdered boy with kitchen knife, court told

Birmingham Crown Court heard Dea-John Reid was fatally stabbed on May 31 last year.

It is unthinkable that Alex Salmond still has show on RT, says Nicola Sturgeon

It is unthinkable that Alex Salmond still has show on RT, says Nicola Sturgeon

UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has instructed Ofcom to review the operation of the Kremlin-backed broadcaster in the UK.

Camilla: It will be ‘great honour’ to become Queen Consort

Camilla: It will be ‘great honour’ to become Queen Consort

The duchess told the BBC that she would continue championing causes she believes in, including supporting victims of domestic abuse.

‘Significant’ jump in proportion of close contacts taking daily Covid-19 tests

‘Significant’ jump in proportion of close contacts taking daily Covid-19 tests

The figures pre-date the recent scrapping of most Covid rules in England.

Sturgeon: UK must turn rhetoric on Russia into action in ‘critical moment’

Sturgeon: UK must turn rhetoric on Russia into action in ‘critical moment’

Scotland’s First Minister said the crisis in Ukraine could be ‘the most critical moment for the world since the Second World War’.

Mini factory suspends production over semiconductor shortage

Mini factory suspends production over semiconductor shortage

Owner BMW Group said the Cowley factory closed on Monday and will remain shut up to and including Friday.

Fuel prices reach new highs due to Ukraine crisis

Fuel prices reach new highs due to Ukraine crisis

The RAC said the average cost of a litre of petrol or diesel at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 149.30p or 152.68p respectively.

Patel warns of Russian threat to UK amid tensions over Ukraine

Patel warns of Russian threat to UK amid tensions over Ukraine

The Home Secretary said work is taking place to prepare for possible cyberattacks or other hostile activity.

New lock gates fitted at ‘wonder of the waterways’

New lock gates fitted at ‘wonder of the waterways’

The project is part of the Canal & River Trust’s winter works restoration and maintenance programme across 2,000 miles of canals and rivers.

Scottish Ballet confirms it has ended sponsorship deal with oil giant BP

Scottish Ballet confirms it has ended sponsorship deal with oil giant BP

The announcement comes as the National Portrait Gallery said its partnership with BP will end this year.

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