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More than one in three teachers do not see themselves in education in five years

More than one in three teachers do not see themselves in education in five years

The UK’s largest teaching union has called it ‘a scandal’ that ‘so little effort has been made by government to value the profession’.

MWC tech show agrees deal with Spanish government to allow in-person attendance

MWC tech show agrees deal with Spanish government to allow in-person attendance

The annual technology convention intends to go ahead in-person with new Covid-19 rules in place.

Northern Ireland Protocol blasted as ‘totally disproportionate’

Northern Ireland Protocol blasted as ‘totally disproportionate’

First Minister Arlene Foster has called for a ‘realistic and sustainable’ replacement.

‘Tell us where our beloved Susan is’: Family’s plea to murderer

‘Tell us where our beloved Susan is’: Family’s plea to murderer

Alan Edwards was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Susan Waring, who disappeared at the end of January 2019.

Camilla helps with coronavirus vaccine rollout

Camilla helps with coronavirus vaccine rollout

The duchess was told during her visit to the Tottenham Vaccine Centre that its team is due to give its 50,000th injection this weekend.

Town crier drives sheep through model village in nod to honorary privilege

Town crier drives sheep through model village in nod to honorary privilege

As a freeman of Wimborne, Chris Brown has the right to drive sheep through the town’s streets without charge.

Laurence Fox says ‘paedophile’ is ‘meaningless and baseless’ insult

Laurence Fox says ‘paedophile’ is ‘meaningless and baseless’ insult

The mayoral candidate, who is being sued by three people, claimed at his manifesto launch it was just ‘free speech’.

AstraZeneca jab benefits ‘outweigh risks’ but under-30s offered alternative

AstraZeneca jab benefits ‘outweigh risks’ but under-30s offered alternative

Due to a very small number of blood clots in younger people, those under the age of 30 will be offered an alternative jab.

Alex Salmond could become Putin’s spokesman in Holyrood, Lib Dem leader warns

Alex Salmond could become Putin’s spokesman in Holyrood, Lib Dem leader warns

Sir Ed Davey said the prospect of the former Scottish first minister’s return to office ‘should send shivers down the spine’.

Blood plasma donations for manufacture of medicines under way after ban lifted

Blood plasma donations for manufacture of medicines under way after ban lifted

Amid a global supply shortage due to rising demand, the UK has previously depended on imports of blood plasma from other countries – mainly the US.

Deliveroo workers strike in pay and conditions dispute

Deliveroo workers strike in pay and conditions dispute

The delivery company says only a minority of workers took action, maintaining that most were satisfied with the firm.

GCSEs and A-levels should be replaced with ‘more flexible’ assessments – union

GCSEs and A-levels should be replaced with ‘more flexible’ assessments – union

Cancelled exams amid the pandemic have triggered calls for statutory tests to be reformed post-Covid.

Rail services ramped up ahead of next easing of lockdown rules

Rail services ramped up ahead of next easing of lockdown rules

Nearly 18,000 daily weekday services will run from Monday, industry body the Rail Delivery Group said.

Apple pushes for more data transparency as it prepares new privacy tool

Apple pushes for more data transparency as it prepares new privacy tool

The firm’s App Tracking Transparency tool, which will stop apps tracking users without permission, is expected to be publicly released this month.

Super-cute albino walla-baby set to delight visitors when wildlife park reopens

Super-cute albino walla-baby set to delight visitors when wildlife park reopens

Visitors to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park will have to be eagle-eyed to spot the wallaby joey born during lockdown when the attraction opens on Monday.

International astronomy team reveal images of star-forming galaxies

International astronomy team reveal images of star-forming galaxies

The light from the galaxies has been travelling for billions of years to reach the Earth.

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam to hold briefing on AstraZeneca vaccine

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam to hold briefing on AstraZeneca vaccine

Some European countries have restricted the vaccine in younger people following reports of low platelet counts and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

SNP on course for majority in Scottish Parliament election – poll

SNP on course for majority in Scottish Parliament election – poll

The Ipsos Mori survey for STV questioned more than 1,000 adults across Scotland.

Deliveroo shares rise on first full trading day despite strike

Deliveroo shares rise on first full trading day despite strike

The takeaway delivery operator saw shares increase by more than 3% to 290p in early trading on Wednesday, before edging back slightly.

Bears named Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty wake in time for zoo’s reopening

Bears named Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty wake in time for zoo’s reopening

A third bear called Snow White decided to continue her hibernation.

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