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Heathrow boss: ‘Bad organisation’ at Border Force could cause long queues

Heathrow boss: ‘Bad organisation’ at Border Force could cause long queues

Passenger levels at the airport fell by 91% in the first three months of the year, compared with 2019.

Statue of Captain Sir Tom reaching final stages ahead of celebration weekend

Statue of Captain Sir Tom reaching final stages ahead of celebration weekend

Andrian Melka began work on a clay statue of the veteran in February following the news of his death, and it is now almost ready to be cast in bronze.

NatWest Group sees profits jump 82% as bad debt provisions cut

NatWest Group sees profits jump 82% as bad debt provisions cut

The taxpayer-backed bank reported pre-tax operating profits of £946 million for the first three months of 2021 against £519 million a year earlier.

Aerosols overtake cars as source of smog pollutant, research suggests

Aerosols overtake cars as source of smog pollutant, research suggests

The UK emitted around 60,000 tonnes of VOCs from aerosols in 2017.

Cancer rates in medieval Britain ’10 times higher than previously thought’

Cancer rates in medieval Britain ’10 times higher than previously thought’

Researchers examined the remains of 143 skeletons from six medieval cemeteries in and around Cambridge.

Scientists create bat-like technology that produces images from sound

Scientists create bat-like technology that produces images from sound

Researchers say it could help keep buildings intruder-proof without the need for traditional CCTV.

Home test kit trial aims to help early diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer

Home test kit trial aims to help early diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers will post kits to 2,000 men in the UK, Europe and Canada.

Call for ‘sugar free’ schools and nutritional guidelines for packed lunches

Call for ‘sugar free’ schools and nutritional guidelines for packed lunches

It comes amid concerns about tooth decay and obesity among children.

Family of cyclist Anthony Parsons ‘still need answers’ as they lay him to rest

Family of cyclist Anthony Parsons ‘still need answers’ as they lay him to rest

The grandfather’s body was discovered in January this year near a farm.

What the papers say – April 29

What the papers say – April 29

Investigations into the renovations of the Prime Minister’s Downing Street flat lead many of Thursday’s front pages.

Blair: Countries could become isolated because of lack of vaccines

Blair: Countries could become isolated because of lack of vaccines

The former prime minister also said widespread vaccination was needed to help tackle emerging variants.

Starmer urges PM to reveal ‘who paid for it in the first place’ in row over flat

Starmer urges PM to reveal ‘who paid for it in the first place’ in row over flat

The Prime Minister has insisted he has not broken any laws over renovations of his Downing Street residence.

Arlene Foster returns to Stormont business following resignation news

Arlene Foster returns to Stormont business following resignation news

The 50-year-old is standing down as DUP leader on May 28 and as First Minister at the end of June.

Tributes paid to Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins who has died aged 90

Tributes paid to Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins who has died aged 90

British astronaut Tim Peake has hailed him as an ‘inspiration and a legend’.

Queen continues with raft of royal duties from Windsor

Queen continues with raft of royal duties from Windsor

The monarch held a Privy Council, an audience with the PM and video calls with two Bishops.

New smiling portraits of William and Kate to mark their 10th wedding anniversary

New smiling portraits of William and Kate to mark their 10th wedding anniversary

William and Kate smiling and in a relaxed mood posed for the images at Kensington Palace

Historic plane crashes near Royal Navy air base in Somerset

Historic plane crashes near Royal Navy air base in Somerset

Both pilots were taken to hospital.

Boris Johnson thanks Arlene Foster for dedication to people of Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson thanks Arlene Foster for dedication to people of Northern Ireland

Arlene Foster will step down as DUP party leader on May 28 and as First Minister at the end of June.

Blair: Countries could become isolated because of lack of vaccines

Blair: Countries could become isolated because of lack of vaccines

The former prime minister urged G7 leaders to vaccinate the world in 2021 ‘if we can’ in order to tackle new variants emerging.

Lord Lamont questions double standards over IRA funeral controversy

Lord Lamont questions double standards over IRA funeral controversy

The Conservative grandee raises ‘equality of rights’ of citizens in different parts of the UK

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