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KFC leads on chicken welfare while Subway and Starbucks lag behind – report

KFC leads on chicken welfare while Subway and Starbucks lag behind – report

In the UK, KFC was the only brand to achieve ‘leading’ status with an overall score of 92%, according to the World Animal Protection league.

SDLP bidding to recall Stormont over Troubles ‘amnesty’ row

SDLP bidding to recall Stormont over Troubles ‘amnesty’ row

The party has tabled a motion to bring the Northern Ireland Assembly back from its summer break.

Hopes for more gigafactories ‘face dead end without more investment’

Hopes for more gigafactories ‘face dead end without more investment’

A Government scheme expected to support the establishment of so-called gigafactories is ‘insufficient’, the Environmental Audit Committee warned.

What is the Government guidance on staying safe from Covid after unlocking?

What is the Government guidance on staying safe from Covid after unlocking?

England’s coronavirus rules are set to end from July 19.

Testing on living animals at lowest level for 16 years, data shows

Testing on living animals at lowest level for 16 years, data shows

Figures from the Home Office reveal there were 2.88 million procedures conducted in 2020.

‘Highly probable’ that worst of Covid pandemic is behind us, says Johnson

‘Highly probable’ that worst of Covid pandemic is behind us, says Johnson

The PM urged caution when lockdown ends in England on Monday as ministers denied the rules have become a ‘total shambles’.

Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt

Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt

Quizzed on key recommendation in new National Food Strategy, the PM signalled he is not in favour of extra taxes on ‘hardworking people’.

SNP MP details racist social media abuse and calls for ‘real action’

SNP MP details racist social media abuse and calls for ‘real action’

Anum Qaisar-Javed detailed offensive marks she has been targeted with, as she addressed the House of Commons.

Journalists recognised at Society Of Editors’ Press Awards

Journalists recognised at Society Of Editors’ Press Awards

The awards honour the best in national journalism and media.

Party leaders to challenge Brandon Lewis over Northern Ireland legacy plans

Party leaders to challenge Brandon Lewis over Northern Ireland legacy plans

Proposals to end all Troubles prosecutions have been widely criticised by politicians and victims.

Bank may need to stop bond-buying ‘fairly soon’ as inflation soars – Saunders

Bank may need to stop bond-buying ‘fairly soon’ as inflation soars – Saunders

Interest rate-setter Michael Saunders said quantitative easing may need to be halted ‘in the next month or two’ to cool inflation.

Driver sentenced to life term for murdering pedestrian after trivial row

Driver sentenced to life term for murdering pedestrian after trivial row

Tony Green was caught on CCTV as he aimed his Skoda Octavia at Shkelzen Taka outside a Birmingham massage parlour.

More needs to be done to reduce vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women – experts

More needs to be done to reduce vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women – experts

Unvaccinated pregnant women are more at risk of having premature babies and experiencing still births, according to recent studies.

Supermarkets encourage customers to wear masks in shops after July 19

Supermarkets encourage customers to wear masks in shops after July 19

Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi and John Lewis have said customers and workers will be recommended to continue wearing masks.

Boris Johnson offers ‘skeleton’ of levelling up plans with devolution idea

Boris Johnson offers ‘skeleton’ of levelling up plans with devolution idea

The Prime Minister suggested an elected mayor for counties, mirroring those in place in cities.

Chris Packham urges people to join butterfly count to reveal climate impacts

Chris Packham urges people to join butterfly count to reveal climate impacts

The TV presenter and Butterfly Conservation have launched annual citizen science event the Big Butterfly Count.

More than half a million Covid app alerts sent in latest week

More than half a million Covid app alerts sent in latest week

Figures also show nearly one in seven people transferred to Test and Trace after testing positive are not being reached.

Social media firms give police details of racist posters targeting England stars

Social media firms give police details of racist posters targeting England stars

A hate crime investigation into online abuse has so far led to five arrests.

Man in court over murder of holidaymaker

Man in court over murder of holidaymaker

Katie Brankin was stabbed to death near Limavady, Co Londonderry, on Monday.

Students less satisfied amid pandemic – survey

Students less satisfied amid pandemic – survey

Students have faced disruption to their education experience during the pandemic.

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