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70% of unpaid carers say pandemic has worsened mental health – study

70% of unpaid carers say pandemic has worsened mental health – study

More than three quarters (77%) of UK respondents said they are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout, a study of 12 countries found.

More people sign up for Open University online courses amid pandemic

More people sign up for Open University online courses amid pandemic

Covid-19 has increased the demand for upskilling and reskilling, and emphasised the attractiveness of distance learning, the institution says.

Mediterranean diet may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, suggests study

Mediterranean diet may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, suggests study

The research suggested eating a diet rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil could protect against memory loss in old age.

Hillsborough officer invited by accused lawyer to ‘review’ statement, court told

Hillsborough officer invited by accused lawyer to ‘review’ statement, court told

Two former police officers and a solicitor are accused of amending statements about the day of the disaster at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.

Harry and Meghan to celebrate Archie’s second birthday

Harry and Meghan to celebrate Archie’s second birthday

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on May 6 2019 at 5.26am, weighing 7lb 3oz.

PM appears at G7 summit after Covid cases detected among Indian delegation

PM appears at G7 summit after Covid cases detected among Indian delegation

India’s foreign minister was forced to pull out of attending in person after the cases were detected.

Malian woman gives birth to nine babies – having expected seven

Malian woman gives birth to nine babies – having expected seven

Halima Cisse, 25, delivered five girls and four boys at a hospital in Morocco.

UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French threats to sever Jersey’s power

UK hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French threats to sever Jersey’s power

Paris has warned it could cut the power supply to the island in a row over post-Brexit fishing rights.

Kathleen Thompson inquest: Former soldiers seek to be excused giving evidence

Kathleen Thompson inquest: Former soldiers seek to be excused giving evidence

The 47-year-old woman was shot dead in the garden of her Londonderry home in 1971.

Remains of three-year-old child uncovered in Africa’s ‘oldest burial site’

Remains of three-year-old child uncovered in Africa’s ‘oldest burial site’

Dating to 78,000 years ago, the burial was found inside a cave on the Kenyan coast.

Detectives investigating murder of PCSO Julia James release image

Detectives investigating murder of PCSO Julia James release image

The picture shows Ms James walking her dog while wearing a light blue waterproof coat, blue jeans and dark Wellington-style boots.

PM urged to commit to action on air pollution in upcoming Queen’s Speech

PM urged to commit to action on air pollution in upcoming Queen’s Speech

A coroner’s report in the case of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah recommended stricter legally binding targets for particulate matter to reduce deaths.

Hartlepool by-election challenging for Labour, concedes Sarwar

Hartlepool by-election challenging for Labour, concedes Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said both he and Sir Keir Starmer are working to build a ‘credible alternative’.

Liberty Steel hires team to accelerate overhaul after Greensill collapse

Liberty Steel hires team to accelerate overhaul after Greensill collapse

The company was thrown into crisis when its financial backer Greensill went bust, putting some 5,000 UK jobs in jeopardy.

Judge condemns ‘reprehensible’ Barclay over money dispute with estranged wife

Judge condemns ‘reprehensible’ Barclay over money dispute with estranged wife

Mr Justice Cohen said Sir Frederick Barclay sold a luxury yacht and ‘applied the equity for his own use’ in breach of orders.

Trump’s indefinite Facebook ban upheld by oversight board

Trump’s indefinite Facebook ban upheld by oversight board

The former US president was blocked from various platforms following the Capitol riots in January that left five dead.

New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity

New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity

The insect is called Strumigenys ayersthey, making it possibly the only species in the world to have a scientific name with the suffix -they.

Charles tells Guardsmen who took part in Philip’s funeral they ‘did him proud’

Charles tells Guardsmen who took part in Philip’s funeral they ‘did him proud’

The Duke of Edinburgh was Regimental Colonel of the Welsh Guards from 1953 until 1975.

A guide to the election history of Wales’ Senedd

A guide to the election history of Wales’ Senedd

Welsh Labour has dominated governance in Wales but the party has never won an outright majority.

Brighton Pride cancelled again amid ‘uncertainties’ over mass gatherings

Brighton Pride cancelled again amid ‘uncertainties’ over mass gatherings

Organisers say they are ‘heartbroken’ by the news, which comes despite the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

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