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Fourth minibus passenger dies after M25 collision

Fourth minibus passenger dies after M25 collision

Three people died at the scene.

New Unite leader vows to fight for better jobs, pay and conditions

New Unite leader vows to fight for better jobs, pay and conditions

Sharon Graham told members there will be no more ‘parlour games’ in Parliament, saying ‘we are not a branch of the Labour Party.’

‘Shocking failures’ in many religions to prevent and respond to child sex abuse

‘Shocking failures’ in many religions to prevent and respond to child sex abuse

The Child Protection In Religious Organisations And Settings report examined evidence from 38 religious organisations.

Four in five travellers from amber locations stuck to quarantine rules – survey

Four in five travellers from amber locations stuck to quarantine rules – survey

More than 800 adults who arrived in England between July 12 and 17 were questioned by the Office for National Statistics.

Hundreds of home care services refusing care requests due to understaffing

Hundreds of home care services refusing care requests due to understaffing

More than 200 managers told The Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM) they have had to turn down requests for care in the last month.

Football fan’s mammoth collection of memorabilia tipped to sell for £170,000

Football fan’s mammoth collection of memorabilia tipped to sell for £170,000

Bryan Horsnell, 82, has been collecting medals, caps, official match pennants and vintage jerseys for 60 years.

Rise in number reporting long Covid lasting for at least a year

Rise in number reporting long Covid lasting for at least a year

The new figures come as research suggested being double-jabbed almost halves the likelihood of long Covid in adults.

UK will not recognise Taliban for ‘foreseeable future’ as safe passages sought

UK will not recognise Taliban for ‘foreseeable future’ as safe passages sought

However, Dominic Raab said there was an important scope for engagement and dialogue.

Gavin Williamson vows to ‘move heaven and earth’ to avoid shutting schools again

Gavin Williamson vows to ‘move heaven and earth’ to avoid shutting schools again

But the minister did not rule out a rise in Covid-19 infections being caused by children going back to class after the summer break.

Brain’s response to signals from internal organs linked to views on body image

Brain’s response to signals from internal organs linked to views on body image

Researchers measured the strength of the connection between the gut and the brain among study participants.

Suicide rate did not rise during first Covid lockdown, reports ONS

Suicide rate did not rise during first Covid lockdown, reports ONS

Some 1,603 suicides occurred between April and July 2020, around three-quarters of which were of males, the ONS said.

Cyclists break Guinness World Record in attempt to spell out Refugees Welcome

Cyclists break Guinness World Record in attempt to spell out Refugees Welcome

The team started the challenge on August 17 in St Austell, Cornwall and aims to complete it by September 18 in Dover, Kent.

History-making Paralympian Sarah Storey looks to future as she considers Paris

History-making Paralympian Sarah Storey looks to future as she considers Paris

The former swimmer-turned-cycling star won the 17th gold medal of her career at Tokyo 2020 on Thursday.

UK Coca-Cola bottler dealing with aluminium can shortage

UK Coca-Cola bottler dealing with aluminium can shortage

HGV driver shortages and other logistics have also increased pressure on drink supplies.

Political support for railway cleaners in dispute over pay and conditions

Political support for railway cleaners in dispute over pay and conditions

Merseyrail says it is working with contractors to resolve the disputes.

Nuclear subs ‘could be moved abroad’ if Scotland votes Yes to independence

Nuclear subs ‘could be moved abroad’ if Scotland votes Yes to independence

The UK’s nuclear deterrent is currently based at Faslane, on the west coast of Scotland.

Apple loosens App Store rules allowing developers to link to external websites

Apple loosens App Store rules allowing developers to link to external websites

The change for reader apps will enable apps such as Spotify and Netflix to direct users away from Apple and its payment systems.

Pressure mounting on JCVI to make decision on jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

Pressure mounting on JCVI to make decision on jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation deputy chairman Professor Anthony Harnden said they will decide ‘in the children’s best interests’.

Wallace counters Raab’s suggestion military intelligence was to blame over Kabul

Wallace counters Raab’s suggestion military intelligence was to blame over Kabul

The Defence and Foreign Secretaries have publicly disagreed over why the UK was caught out by the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan.

Gym Group hails ‘rapid recovery’ in membership after posting loss

Gym Group hails ‘rapid recovery’ in membership after posting loss

The company, which operates 190 discount gyms across the UK, saw revenues tumble by more than a fifth for the past six months.

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