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Major structural changes in lungs could explain long Covid, say scientists

Major structural changes in lungs could explain long Covid, say scientists

These changes are caused by the formation of abnormal cells triggered by the coronavirus spike protein.

Salmond payout exacerbated by delay in conceding case, MSPs told

Salmond payout exacerbated by delay in conceding case, MSPs told

Former legal director Paul Cackette has given evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints.

Veterans should not be protected from torture investigations, says ex-minister

Veterans should not be protected from torture investigations, says ex-minister

David Davis says torture should be listed alongside rape and sexual violence as exempt from the remit of the Overseas Operations Bill.

What is the UK terror threat level and how does it change?

What is the UK terror threat level and how does it change?

The terror threat level has been raised to ‘severe’, meaning an attack is ‘highly likely’.

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four different species, scientists say

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four different species, scientists say

Experts say this will be easier to monitor any decline in numbers.

Care home visits in lockdown are essential for mental health, say families

Care home visits in lockdown are essential for mental health, say families

More than 60 organisations and experts have also called for visits to go ahead.

BBC to probe ‘false’ documents claims by Diana’s brother over Panorama interview

BBC to probe ‘false’ documents claims by Diana’s brother over Panorama interview

Diana, Princess of Wales laid bare her marriage to the Prince of Wales in an interview with Martin Bashir 25 years ago.

Crucifix belonging to Gunpowder Plot suspect goes on display in York

Crucifix belonging to Gunpowder Plot suspect goes on display in York

Father Edward Oldcorne was hung, drawn and quartered after the November 5 plot to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I.

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death

Daniel Duke, 22, died after being shot three times in the back on November 2 in 2009.

GPs ‘to be put on standby in case of December Covid vaccine rollout’

GPs ‘to be put on standby in case of December Covid vaccine rollout’

Work has been going on behind the scenes to prepare for any potential Covid vaccine and how it could be rolled out.

Protecting Union must be Government’s overriding responsibility – Lord Dodds

Protecting Union must be Government’s overriding responsibility – Lord Dodds

Newly-appointed peer Lord Dodds of Duncairn issued the call in his maiden speech in the House of Lords.

Food web details from 200 million years ago revealed from fossilised faeces

Food web details from 200 million years ago revealed from fossilised faeces

Ancient faeces, known as coprolites, show who was eating whom, according to experts at the University of Bristol.

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ following Vienna attack

UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ following Vienna attack

The Home Secretary said the escalation meant an attack was now ‘highly likely’.

Ayrton Senna steering wheel to be auctioned

Ayrton Senna steering wheel to be auctioned

The Lotus wheel, dating back to 1987, was given as a gift to 68-year-old Bob Preece, who worked in F1 for more than 20 years from the mid-1980s.

Cruise firm reports ‘incredible’ demand for sailings

Cruise firm reports ‘incredible’ demand for sailings

P&O Cruises launched its summer 2022 holidays on Tuesday morning.

Earwax test ‘could aid diagnostics for people with stress-related conditions’

Earwax test ‘could aid diagnostics for people with stress-related conditions’

The test may also have the potential to measure glucose or Covid-19 antibodies that accumulate in earwax.

Low paid over 20 times more likely to be furloughed on reduced pay

Low paid over 20 times more likely to be furloughed on reduced pay

More than half of those earning less than £8.72 per hour were furloughed on less than their normal pay.

Royal grocer Fortnum & Mason hires Tom Athron as next boss

Royal grocer Fortnum & Mason hires Tom Athron as next boss

The 313-year-old retailer said Mr Athron will replace departing chief Ewan Venters next month.

Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities

Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities

The ex-England cricketer used his maiden Lords speech to urge ministers to get sports grounds open again to spectators in a safe and controlled way.

Demand for critical care in Wales ‘lower than expected’, NHS chief says

Demand for critical care in Wales ‘lower than expected’, NHS chief says

Dr Andrew Goodall said using oxygen treatments instead of putting patients on ventilators was proving a ‘more effective’ way of treating patients.

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