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Insects and lab-grown meat on the menu for some, survey suggests

Insects and lab-grown meat on the menu for some, survey suggests

Six in 10 respondents to a Food Standards Agency survey were willing to try plant-based proteins in their diet.

Johnson spared parliamentary ‘sleaze’ probe over Downing Street flat

Johnson spared parliamentary ‘sleaze’ probe over Downing Street flat

The PM’s official spokesman said the Standards Commissioner will not be investigating the £112,000 revamp of his official flat.

‘Michael Gove to push developers to take responsibility for all safety defects’

‘Michael Gove to push developers to take responsibility for all safety defects’

Housing Secretary Michael Gove held a virtual meeting with campaign groups ahead of a statement in Parliament on Monday afternoon.

Hike in fines for drivers who break rules on London’s busiest roads

Hike in fines for drivers who break rules on London’s busiest roads

Penalty charge notices on red routes in the capital will rise from £130 to £160 from Monday January 17.

‘Restraint’ urged over potential £2,000 pay rise for MPs

‘Restraint’ urged over potential £2,000 pay rise for MPs

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority will set the rate of pay.

Body’s defences against common cold could help ward off Covid-19, study finds

Body’s defences against common cold could help ward off Covid-19, study finds

The body generates T cells as a result of an infection, and these can offer some protection against Covid-19.

Pilot pulled from wreckage moments before train slams into crashed plane

Pilot pulled from wreckage moments before train slams into crashed plane

Officials said the aircraft pilot was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries.

Everard inquiry to look at ‘red flags’ in Wayne Couzens’ policing career

Everard inquiry to look at ‘red flags’ in Wayne Couzens’ policing career

Priti Patel has published terms of reference for the inquiry to discover how the killer of Sarah Everard was able to be employed as a police officer.

The cast of Full House pay tribute to Bob Saget following his death

The cast of Full House pay tribute to Bob Saget following his death

The actor and comedian was 65 years old.

What is the cladding scandal and how does the Government intend to fix it?

What is the cladding scandal and how does the Government intend to fix it?

Here are some answers on the nature of the problem, what action has been taken so far to help leaseholders, and what ministers intend to do next.

Johnson dodges questions on alleged lockdown-busting Downing Street party

Johnson dodges questions on alleged lockdown-busting Downing Street party

Boris Johnson refused to say whether he attended the gathering in May 2020.

Police cordon off house amid concern for father and eight-year-old son

Police cordon off house amid concern for father and eight-year-old son

The stand-off involving armed police and other specially trained officers, in the Earlsdon area of Coventry, began early on Sunday.

Retail spending bounces in December despite Omicron spread

Retail spending bounces in December despite Omicron spread

The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor revealed that total sales jumped 2.1% in the month to January 1.

Boris Johnson: We will look at science around cutting self-isolation period

Boris Johnson: We will look at science around cutting self-isolation period

The Prime Minister also pledged that free lateral flow tests would remain available for as long as necessary.

Grange Hill actor Nicholas Donnelly dies aged 83

Grange Hill actor Nicholas Donnelly dies aged 83

His other TV roles included starring in the BBC’s Dixon of Dock Green.

What the latest Covid-19 data does, and doesn’t, tell us about Omicron surge

What the latest Covid-19 data does, and doesn’t, tell us about Omicron surge

The headline numbers can hide big differences between nations and regions.

Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, research finds

Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, research finds

Archaeologists analysed equine skeletons from 171 excavation sites across England.

Tom Newton Dunn joins Rupert Murdoch’s fledgling TalkTV channel

Tom Newton Dunn joins Rupert Murdoch’s fledgling TalkTV channel

The new venture is due to launch in early 2022.

Covid has made outlook worse for people with least survivable cancers – report

Covid has made outlook worse for people with least survivable cancers – report

Screening programmes for less survivable cancers do not exist and many people are unaware of the symptoms.

Mother of Manchester bombing victim welcomes plans for security duty on venues

Mother of Manchester bombing victim welcomes plans for security duty on venues

Manchester Arena attack victim Martyn Hett’s mother, Figen Murray, said the Government has “embraced” a plan to help keep people safe from terrorists.

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