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What the papers say – September 1

What the papers say – September 1

The latest from Afghanistan features in many papers.

Pupils return amid relaxation of Covid measures and fears of rising infections

Pupils return amid relaxation of Covid measures and fears of rising infections

One school leaders’ union has suggested the removal of many mitigations this term is a ‘case of hit and hope’ from ministers.

Taliban and UK officials open talks over allowing people to leave Afghanistan

Taliban and UK officials open talks over allowing people to leave Afghanistan

The Home Office said Afghans who worked with the British government and military will be able to move to the UK permanently.

Scientists seek broad sample of the population for long Covid genetics study

Scientists seek broad sample of the population for long Covid genetics study

Researchers hope to explore the relationship between genetics and an individual’s reaction to the virus.

Government to press ahead with plans for vaccine passports in nightclubs

Government to press ahead with plans for vaccine passports in nightclubs

The plans, to be introduced in September, have been met with criticism from politicians on both sides.

UK boosts efforts to help people flee over Afghan border amid tensions with US

UK boosts efforts to help people flee over Afghan border amid tensions with US

Fifteen crisis response specialists are being deployed.

UK secures millions of blood tubes amid shortage

UK secures millions of blood tubes amid shortage

Becton Dickinson has received ‘exceptional use authorisation’ to import blood tubes into the country.

Network Rail urges lorries to be more careful after crash delays thousands

Network Rail urges lorries to be more careful after crash delays thousands

A Tesco delivery vehicle caused heavy damage to a railway bridge on Monday, forcing the railway line that connects Cornwall and Plymouth to close.

National Trust reports 383% rise in online donations during pandemic year

National Trust reports 383% rise in online donations during pandemic year

The organisation said it expects to feel financial repercussions for ‘some years’ following the pandemic, but that business was gradually returning.

Police issue new images of man wanted over suspected hate crime attacks

Police issue new images of man wanted over suspected hate crime attacks

Police have said the five unprovoked attacks were being treated as hate crimes.

Owner of Geronimo the alpaca calls for Environment Secretary to resign

Owner of Geronimo the alpaca calls for Environment Secretary to resign

Helen Macdonald described George Eustice as ‘unfit to hold office’ following the culling of her alpaca.

Image of suspect issued after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Image of suspect issued after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Police are attempting to trace a man caught on CCTV after Ghulam Nabi was knocked down.

Afghans who helped Britain will get indefinite leave to remain in UK

Afghans who helped Britain will get indefinite leave to remain in UK

The UK has already evacuated more than 15,000 people since August 13, of whom more than 8,000 are Arap claimants.

Getting into lycra is the hard bit, Charles jokes with cyclists on village visit

Getting into lycra is the hard bit, Charles jokes with cyclists on village visit

The Prince of Wales met residents of Ballater and took in views from the Cambus O’May suspension bridge.

In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion parks the bus as protest blocks London Bridge

In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion parks the bus as protest blocks London Bridge

Police attempting to keep the busy crossing open were faced with campaigners in costume with some gluing themselves to the pavement.

Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Oil and Gas UK estimated that 73% of the UK’s energy is still supplied by oil and gas.

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

One traveller wrote on Twitter that he was stuck in a three-hour queue for families with children on Tuesday.

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

The deputy First Minister tweeted that she is currently self-isolating and hopes to return to public duties next week.

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Defra confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the alpaca from New Zealand had been culled.

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

The overall winners, including the Grand Title winner, will be announced in October via a virtual awards ceremony.

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