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Veteran trapped in Afghanistan says country has been ‘abandoned to wolves’

Veteran trapped in Afghanistan says country has been ‘abandoned to wolves’

The veteran said he will not leave the country without the 71 refugees.

Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research

Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research

International bodies and governments are being advised of the research priorities for the condition.

Charities urge Government to define targets when settling Afghan refugees

Charities urge Government to define targets when settling Afghan refugees

A scheme aimed at specifically helping Afghans fleeing the Taliban is expected to be announced.

Starmer: Afghanistan must not become hotbed for terrorism again

Starmer: Afghanistan must not become hotbed for terrorism again

The Labour leader made the comment after meeting with national security adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove on Tuesday.

Government given advice on coronavirus travel tests in April – watchdog

Government given advice on coronavirus travel tests in April – watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority has been criticised over the speed of its response to problems with Covid-19 testing of arriving travellers.

Taliban’s legitimacy to be judged by human rights promises – PM

Taliban’s legitimacy to be judged by human rights promises – PM

The militants have attempted to reassure the international community of peace.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Nearly two-thirds of local areas are currently recording a rise in rates.

Home advantage ‘halved’ for football teams playing in empty stadiums

Home advantage ‘halved’ for football teams playing in empty stadiums

Teams scored fewer goals, were awarded fewer fouls and accrued fewer points when playing at home without supporters, a study found.

Grandmother suffering from Covid-19 at centre of life-support treatment fight

Grandmother suffering from Covid-19 at centre of life-support treatment fight

Hospital bosses have asked a judge in the Court of Protection to rule that the woman, who is in her 50s, should be allowed to die

‘Very worried’ woman tells of fears for her elderly parents in Afghanistan

‘Very worried’ woman tells of fears for her elderly parents in Afghanistan

The 45-year-old broke down into tears, saying her family needs “help”.

‘Absurd’ excuses from employers for not paying minimum wage revealed

‘Absurd’ excuses from employers for not paying minimum wage revealed

According to HMRC one employer claimed that it is ‘part of UK culture’ not to pay young workers for the first three months.

Medal belonging to first British soldier killed in Great War sells for £17,000

Medal belonging to first British soldier killed in Great War sells for £17,000

Private John Parr was killed in action in August 1914 and awarded the medal for serving in France or Belgium during the early months of the war.

Pandemic boosts Lake District and wears it away at the same time

Pandemic boosts Lake District and wears it away at the same time

Cherished landscape needs protecting now more than ever as visitors flock to the region.

Man suspected of murdering his wife sighted in Aberdeen

Man suspected of murdering his wife sighted in Aberdeen

Mark Barrott, 54, is being sought by police in connection with the murder of his wife, Eileen, in Leeds.

UK forces ‘can’t afford to pause’ in evacuation of Afghanistan via Kabul

UK forces ‘can’t afford to pause’ in evacuation of Afghanistan via Kabul

The UK is working to help get about 6,000 people out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.

Mother goes into hiding with son, 10, after care proceedings begin

Mother goes into hiding with son, 10, after care proceedings begin

Kelly Jefferies, 42, and her son Knox have not been seen for nearly three weeks.

British man stranded in Kabul with pregnant wife fears they will not escape

British man stranded in Kabul with pregnant wife fears they will not escape

‘If I go and the Taliban see my British passport on me I don’t know what will happen to me,’ the 24-year-old said.

Parents want online safety added to school curriculum, study shows

Parents want online safety added to school curriculum, study shows

Families are concerned about the scams, bullying and illegal content their children could be exposed to online.

Hancock was asked whether app should be ‘tweaked to alert fewer contacts’

Hancock was asked whether app should be ‘tweaked to alert fewer contacts’

Former Health Secretary reportedly told that Test and Trace app should alert contacts of positive cases from two days rather than five.

GP shortage in poorer areas ‘could widen health inequalities’

GP shortage in poorer areas ‘could widen health inequalities’

Academics said there are fewer GPs in poorer neighbourhoods.

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