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Apple unveils new iPad Pro and iMac powered by its own chips

Apple unveils new iPad Pro and iMac powered by its own chips

The technology giant has continued to update its computers and tablets with its new M1 chip.

Johnny Mercer quits as veterans minister

Johnny Mercer quits as veterans minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked Mr Mercer for his service as a minister following his resignation on Tuesday.

Johnson threatens ‘legislative bomb’ to block proposed European Super League

Johnson threatens ‘legislative bomb’ to block proposed European Super League

The Prime Minister accused the so-called Big Six of the Premier League of acting like a cartel.

Ethnic minority vaccine uptake has tripled since February – NHS

Ethnic minority vaccine uptake has tripled since February – NHS

But Dr Nikita Kanani warned ‘our job is not done’.

Ucas set to back plan for students to receive university offers after results

Ucas set to back plan for students to receive university offers after results

The admissions body is due to publish its recommendations for reforming the higher education system later this week.

J&J vaccine has ‘possible link’ to blood clots, says European regulator

J&J vaccine has ‘possible link’ to blood clots, says European regulator

The vaccine is yet to be approved for use in the UK.

CCTV released of officers inside police station under attack during Bristol riot

CCTV released of officers inside police station under attack during Bristol riot

The riot saw around 500 people march on Bridewell police station on March 21.

Argos to close Somerset distribution site ‘with 230 jobs at risk’

Argos to close Somerset distribution site ‘with 230 jobs at risk’

Owners Sainsbury’s said the depot is one site set to be affected as part of plans to integrate the logistics networks for the two brands.

Thousands of seed bags planted in England’s largest seagrass planting effort

Thousands of seed bags planted in England’s largest seagrass planting effort

Seagrass meadows provide homes for young fish and protected creatures like seahorses and stalked jellyfish.

Johnson eyes new coronavirus treatments to prepare for third wave

Johnson eyes new coronavirus treatments to prepare for third wave

Boris Johnson said people should not be deluded that the threat from Covid-19 had receded.

Former children’s commissioner launches billion-pound legal claim against TikTok

Former children’s commissioner launches billion-pound legal claim against TikTok

Anne Longfield is leading a claim which accuses the video-sharing app of collecting children’s data on an ‘industrial scale’.

Tributes paid to arson victim as man detained after mental health assessment

Tributes paid to arson victim as man detained after mental health assessment

The victim of the attack in Birmingham has been named as 83-year-old Peggy Wright.

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

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

Luton, Doncaster and Bradford are recording the highest rates.

Lockdown across the UK: How restrictions are being eased in each nation

Lockdown across the UK: How restrictions are being eased in each nation

Wales and Scotland are set for greater freedoms.

Grenfell landlords ‘chose the price tag’ of tenants’ lives, inquiry hears

Grenfell landlords ‘chose the price tag’ of tenants’ lives, inquiry hears

Residents said they put up with years of shoddy workmanship and dismissive behaviour from the tower’s mangers before the fire that killed 72 people.

Fed-up fans protest outside Stamford Bridge over Super League proposals

Fed-up fans protest outside Stamford Bridge over Super League proposals

Supporters from different clubs put rivalry aside.

Covid-19 Antivirals Taskforce launched

Covid-19 Antivirals Taskforce launched

The taskforce hopes to bring two at-home Covid treatments online this year.

Forget ‘cover-ups’ and focus on evidence, jurors in Hillsborough trial told

Forget ‘cover-ups’ and focus on evidence, jurors in Hillsborough trial told

The trial has heard that three defendants were involved in amending statements about the day of the disaster.

Exercise can cut Covid-19 death risk by more than third, study says

Exercise can cut Covid-19 death risk by more than third, study says

Physical activity which gets you slightly out of breath could also increase the effectiveness of vaccines.

Expelling Super League clubs could hit domestic broadcasting cash, experts warn

Expelling Super League clubs could hit domestic broadcasting cash, experts warn

Six clubs from the Premier League have signed up to hugely controversial plans for a new competition.

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