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Night owls more likely to underperform at work, says study

Night owls more likely to underperform at work, says study

Night owls may be twice as likely as morning larks to underperform at work, according to their self-rated performance.

Women on FTSE boards soar 50%, but more needed in leadership roles – report

Women on FTSE boards soar 50%, but more needed in leadership roles – report

The final report from the Hampton-Alexander Review revealed that the number of women on FTSE boards has jumped to 1,026, up from 682 in 2015.

Nicola Sturgeon promises Scots ‘brighter times ahead’ with new Covid route map

Nicola Sturgeon promises Scots ‘brighter times ahead’ with new Covid route map

The First Minister revealed details of a new plan that could see the stay-at-home order currently in place lifted on April 5.

Health Minister advocates gradual emergence from lockdown

Health Minister advocates gradual emergence from lockdown

Robin Swann has warned against reopening too many sectors at once and risking renewed spread of Covid-19.

Decision to clear ex-Tory MP of sexual misconduct claims upheld by new watchdog

Decision to clear ex-Tory MP of sexual misconduct claims upheld by new watchdog

The Independent Expert Panel ruled that Parliament’s standards commissioner was right to clear Ross Thomson of the allegations.

Key dates in the Alex Salmond saga

Key dates in the Alex Salmond saga

The former first minister is due to give evidence to the Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish Government’s botched harassment investigation.

Village cricketers who asked David Cameron to bat for them lose tax battle

Village cricketers who asked David Cameron to bat for them lose tax battle

Eynsham Cricket Club, in Oxfordshire, said it should not have to pay VAT, on top of money spent building a new pavilion, because it was a ‘charity’.

Philip looking forward to being discharged from hospital – Earl of Wessex

Philip looking forward to being discharged from hospital – Earl of Wessex

The Earl of Wessex said well-wishers had sent ‘brilliant and lovely messages’ to his father.

Couple fined after clown photoshoot on bridge sparks emergency response

Couple fined after clown photoshoot on bridge sparks emergency response

The pair, who were apparently holding a photoshoot for social media, were among 86 people fined in Kent between Friday and Monday.

Children subject to child protection plans ‘up 76% in 12 years’

Children subject to child protection plans ‘up 76% in 12 years’

There were 51,510 children who were the subjects of child protection plans in England as of March 2020, according to ADCS.

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Coronavirus measures will be eased throughout March and April.

How the UK’s four nations are planning to exit lockdown

How the UK’s four nations are planning to exit lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a phased plan to lift lockdown in Scotland.

Johnson warns climate change threatens global security

Johnson warns climate change threatens global security

The PM has urged the UN Security Council to come together to bring down emissions to tackle the issue.

Labour reopens selection in Liverpool mayor race

Labour reopens selection in Liverpool mayor race

Three female candidates had been in the running for the post.

Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests

Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests

Cutting the ’embarrassment factor’ may help save lives.

Black cab rapist John Worboys to challenge sentence at Court of Appeal

Black cab rapist John Worboys to challenge sentence at Court of Appeal

The 63-year-old is bringing an appeal against his life sentence with a minimum term of six years, imposed in December 2019.

Duke of Edinburgh’s most recent public appearances

Duke of Edinburgh’s most recent public appearances

Philip was pictured with the Queen to mark his 99th birthday.

Secondary parents will be furious at return announcement, campaigners claim

Secondary parents will be furious at return announcement, campaigners claim

Schools are expected to reopen fully no earlier than April 5.

Some cockroaches have hidden strength, study suggests

Some cockroaches have hidden strength, study suggests

Some insects have much larger respiratory capacities than others, allowing them to dominate in battles, researchers found.

Trial to pay farmers to protect soil and hedgerows in post-Brexit subsidy shift

Trial to pay farmers to protect soil and hedgerows in post-Brexit subsidy shift

The Government wants to see hundreds of farmers take part in a pilot for the sustainable farm incentives.

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