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£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

Internationally rare chalk grassland is one of the most nature-rich landscapes in the UK, with a wide range of wildflowers, orchids and butterflies.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than four in five local areas (82%) have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Large-scale transport disruption had already been predicted during the climate conference due to major road closures.

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

David Rogers was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years, while Samuel Rogers was given a nine-year jail sentence.

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

Mr Biden will come to the UK for two days after attending the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome.

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Police were giving evidence at the inquest into Port’s four victims, who were young, gay men killed by fatal drug overdoses.

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Dr Prakash Kachhala said a receptionist was in tears at his surgery on Thursday morning.

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins are prescribed for lowering cholesterol in the blood.

Boy arrested after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Boy arrested after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

The teenager was attacked at around 4.45pm on Tuesday and died in hospital around an hour later.

Daligas becomes latest energy supplier to collapse

Daligas becomes latest energy supplier to collapse

The firm supplied gas to about 9,000 domestic and non-domestic customers.

Police commissioner resigns over Sarah Everard comments

Police commissioner resigns over Sarah Everard comments

Philip Allott had said Ms Everard should not have ‘submitted’ to arrest by her killer Wayne Couzens, a serving police officer.

Civil Service must rise from ‘defensive crouch’ over reform – Cabinet Secretary

Civil Service must rise from ‘defensive crouch’ over reform – Cabinet Secretary

Simon Case warned against missing the opportunity of embracing the skills brought into the Civil Service through the pandemic.

Covid-19 case rates among schoolchildren in England hit new high

Covid-19 case rates among schoolchildren in England hit new high

Case rates are currently rising in all age groups in England.

Child safety groups call on Facebook to be more transparent

Child safety groups call on Facebook to be more transparent

A global coalition of campaigners has said the social network must publish its research and product risk assessments to regain the trust of parents.

Afghan interpreter ‘happiest parent’ as son starts school in UK

Afghan interpreter ‘happiest parent’ as son starts school in UK

Burhan Vesal worked as an interpreter with the British Army in Afghanistan before being evacuated in August.

Corbyn to hold ‘alternative Cop26’ in Scotland

Corbyn to hold ‘alternative Cop26’ in Scotland

The Islington MP said he would look to ‘raise up the voices of others’ during the tour.

Supplier failures could add £45 to household bills

Supplier failures could add £45 to household bills

When a new supplier takes over from a failed company they can charge their expenses to households across Britain.

Fertility rate in England and Wales falls to lowest level on record

Fertility rate in England and Wales falls to lowest level on record

The rate fell to 1.58 children per woman in 2020.

Police Scotland: We will deal quickly with protesters who block roads at Cop26

Police Scotland: We will deal quickly with protesters who block roads at Cop26

Deputy Chief Constable Will Kerr said some disruption was inevitable during the event which begins at the end of the month.

Families of Reading terror attack victims welcome failed Court of Appeal bid

Families of Reading terror attack victims welcome failed Court of Appeal bid

Mr Justice Sweeney sentenced Khairi Saadallah to a whole-life order in January, saying it was a ‘rare and exceptional’ case.

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