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Wildlife-rich UK Overseas Territory announces plans to protect all its land area

Wildlife-rich UK Overseas Territory announces plans to protect all its land area

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island’s entire land mass of nearly 1,500 square miles will be designated as territorial protected areas.

MPs call for FCA to ‘change culture’ after London Capital & Finance collapse

MPs call for FCA to ‘change culture’ after London Capital & Finance collapse

LCF failed in 2019 after raising £237 million from 11,000 small investors.

5G testing lab to cut reliance on handful of multinational firms is launched

5G testing lab to cut reliance on handful of multinational firms is launched

The opening of Government-backed Sonic Labs is the latest step towards greater tech diversity following a ban on Huawei-made 5G kit.

Plans to designate two English landscapes as new protected areas

Plans to designate two English landscapes as new protected areas

The Government has also set out plans for funding for farmers in designated landscapes to help nature and people.

Charles and Camilla thank staff from The Royal Parks for lockdown efforts

Charles and Camilla thank staff from The Royal Parks for lockdown efforts

Parks throughout the country provided a vital lifeline for people during the pandemic, offering open green spaces to escape lockdown.

Queen calls Hancock ‘poor man’ in first in-person audience with PM for 15 months

Queen calls Hancock ‘poor man’ in first in-person audience with PM for 15 months

The monarch met Boris Johnson at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

Charles gave Sussexes ‘substantial sum’ despite Harry saying he was cut off

Charles gave Sussexes ‘substantial sum’ despite Harry saying he was cut off

Funding for both the Cambridges and Harry and Meghan contributed to a £4.5 million bill for Charles in the financial year after the Sussexes quit.

Scotland did us proud at Euro 2020, says Sturgeon

Scotland did us proud at Euro 2020, says Sturgeon

The First Minister thanked the players for providing ‘cheer, excitement and sense of passion and pride’.

Only one in four students feel course is ‘good value for money’ amid pandemic

Only one in four students feel course is ‘good value for money’ amid pandemic

Tuition fees and a lack of in-person teaching were the biggest causes of dissatisfaction among undergraduates, a survey suggests.

Cabin crew and pilots join hundreds in travel sector protest

Cabin crew and pilots join hundreds in travel sector protest

The demonstrators also demanded transparency over why the Government had failed to put countries with low rates of Covid-19 on the greeen list.

Stormont politicians urged to act to support travel sector

Stormont politicians urged to act to support travel sector

A demonstration was staged outside the Northern Ireland Assembly building in Belfast as part of the UK-wide day of action by the sector.

Sturgeon issues warning as Scotland sees record number of Covid cases

Sturgeon issues warning as Scotland sees record number of Covid cases

The daily update also saw the highest number of deaths since April.

Bank decision in sharp focus amid ‘beast of inflation’ warnings

Bank decision in sharp focus amid ‘beast of inflation’ warnings

The Bank of England will be watched closely for its latest take on the threat of surging inflation as the economy rebounds sharply.

Strawberry moon: Final supermoon of 2021 to rise in the night sky

Strawberry moon: Final supermoon of 2021 to rise in the night sky

It may look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter in the sky as the moon reaches its closest point to Earth.

Shapps hopes ‘world could open up’ as holidaymakers await travel lists update

Shapps hopes ‘world could open up’ as holidaymakers await travel lists update

The Government’s travel lists will be updated on Thursday.

Car used in attempted murder of police officer traced

Car used in attempted murder of police officer traced

The 28-year-old female officer remains in hospital with serious injuries.

UK not a leading green nation, says Keep Britain Tidy boss

UK not a leading green nation, says Keep Britain Tidy boss

Chief executive of Keep Britain Tidy, Allison Ogden-Newton, spoke at St James’ Palace where she was awarded an OBE by the Prince of Wales.

Flotilla of fishermen stage protest in Dublin over cuts to Irish fishing quotas

Flotilla of fishermen stage protest in Dublin over cuts to Irish fishing quotas

More than 50 trawlers from fishing communities made their way to Dublin Port as part of a protest over cuts to EU fishing quotas.

Rates of melanoma skin cancer rising faster in men than women

Rates of melanoma skin cancer rising faster in men than women

Men are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage than women.

Six in 10 UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Six in 10 UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

More than 82% of adults have also received their first dose.

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