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Medics call for ban on ‘revirginisation’ surgery

Medics call for ban on ‘revirginisation’ surgery

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has called on the Government to ban hymenoplasty.

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

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

Hull has the highest rate, with 1,601 new cases in the seven days to August 11.

Scotland Office minister to meet developers of controversial Cambo oil field

Scotland Office minister to meet developers of controversial Cambo oil field

An exploration licence was issued for the field near Shetland in 2001, but the Oil and Gas Authority is considering if extraction should be allowed.

Defence Secretary admits ‘some people won’t get back’ from Afghanistan

Defence Secretary admits ‘some people won’t get back’ from Afghanistan

Ben Wallace choked up while appearing on LBC to speak about the crisis.

Post Office signs first ever click-and-collect deal with external courier firm

Post Office signs first ever click-and-collect deal with external courier firm

DPD will be allowed to use Post Office branches for dropping off packages starting from next week.

Competition watchdog to probe Central England Co-op funeral deal

Competition watchdog to probe Central England Co-op funeral deal

The CMA has said it will probe the deal which will see Central England Co-op snap up part of the funerals business of rival, the Midcounties Co-op.

BHP in talks over merger deal to exit petroleum sector

BHP in talks over merger deal to exit petroleum sector

The group told shareholders on Monday that it has started a strategic review to reassess the position of the petroleum business within its portfolio.

Jupiter at opposition: Mighty gas giant set to look like ‘bright star’ in sky

Jupiter at opposition: Mighty gas giant set to look like ‘bright star’ in sky

The planet will be visible low above the south-eastern horizon from sunset on Thursday August 19.

What the papers say – August 16

What the papers say – August 16

The fall of Kabul is the main story in the papers on Monday.

Requirement to isolate ends for fully vaccinated contacts

Requirement to isolate ends for fully vaccinated contacts

Sajid Javid described the change as ‘another step back towards normality’.

Police to review firearms practices in light of Plymouth shooting atrocity

Police to review firearms practices in light of Plymouth shooting atrocity

A minute’s silence will be held in the city on Monday as the community unites to mourn and reflect on Thursday’s devastating events.

British nationals in race to leave Afghanistan as Taliban take control

British nationals in race to leave Afghanistan as Taliban take control

British troops are working with US forces to secure Kabul airport as thousands scramble to leave the country.

Name of murdered police officer displayed on republican bonfire

Name of murdered police officer displayed on republican bonfire

A threatening banner was also placed on the fire in the Bogside area of Londonderry.

Raab accused of ‘going AWOL’ as Afghanistan unravels

Raab accused of ‘going AWOL’ as Afghanistan unravels

Labour said it was ‘shameful’ the Foreign Secretary was on holiday abroad during a major international crisis.

Police in bio-hazard gear raid property in drug-supply investigation

Police in bio-hazard gear raid property in drug-supply investigation

Met Police officers executed three warrants as part of an intelligence-led operation.

Police forces asked to review gun application processes in wake of Keyham deaths

Police forces asked to review gun application processes in wake of Keyham deaths

Questions are continuing to mount over how gunman Jake Davison, 22, obtained a firearms licence and carried out his spree. killing five people.

Nile Rodgers says Team GB made everyone feel like heroes after Tokyo success

Nile Rodgers says Team GB made everyone feel like heroes after Tokyo success

The Grammy-award winning singer performed at the Team GB Homecoming Concert alongside a star-studded line-up.

Boris Johnson vows to rescue British nationals as Afghanistan crumbles

Boris Johnson vows to rescue British nationals as Afghanistan crumbles

Taliban insurgents are poised to take control of the country as fighters enter the capital Kabul.

Labour says Government must live up to obligations to Afghan people

Labour says Government must live up to obligations to Afghan people

Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds has written to Priti Patel saying that safe and legal asylum routes need to be put in place.

Tribute paid to Plymouth shooting victim Stephen Washington

Tribute paid to Plymouth shooting victim Stephen Washington

He was described as a ‘devoted’ family man.

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