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Genetic and fossil records will not reveal single point for modern human origins

Genetic and fossil records will not reveal single point for modern human origins

A study identified three key phases in human ancestry that are surrounded by major questions.

Anti-HS2 protesters hurl pink paint at Department for Transport building

Anti-HS2 protesters hurl pink paint at Department for Transport building

Campaign group Burning Pink said it is ‘disgusted’ with the Government department.

Temperatures drop to 10-year low of minus 17.1C overnight

Temperatures drop to 10-year low of minus 17.1C overnight

The Met Office said that the temperature in Altnaharra was the coldest since January 2010 when the temperature dipped to minus 22.3C

Millions of older people at risk from toxic air around their homes, report warns

Millions of older people at risk from toxic air around their homes, report warns

59% of people aged 65 and over live in places where particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution exceeds World Health Organisation recommended levels.

Van-Tam attacks anti-vaccine ‘nonsense’ as he urges BAME communities to take jab

Van-Tam attacks anti-vaccine ‘nonsense’ as he urges BAME communities to take jab

England’s deputy chief medical officer urged people to turn to trusted NHS professionals for advice on the vaccines.

Plans to criminalise ‘revenge porn threats’ welcomed after high-profile campaign

Plans to criminalise ‘revenge porn threats’ welcomed after high-profile campaign

Celebrities including Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman and former Love Island contestant Zara McDermott backed Refuge’s campaign.

Uber trials same-day parcel delivery service in parts of the UK

Uber trials same-day parcel delivery service in parts of the UK

Drivers will start collecting and delivering items in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds from Thursday.

Appointment of Tory peer as chairman of regulator must be investigated – Labour

Appointment of Tory peer as chairman of regulator must be investigated – Labour

Lord Wharton of Yarm, the former Conservative MP for Stockton South, has been appointed to lead the Office for Students.

Postal services getting ‘back on track’ after Covid-related disruption

Postal services getting ‘back on track’ after Covid-related disruption

Almost one in 20 people received no letters last month, according to Citizens Advice.

Bets are on for James or Philip as name for Eugenie’s baby boy

Bets are on for James or Philip as name for Eugenie’s baby boy

The Queen’s ninth great-grandchild was born on Tuesday, weighing 8lb 1oz.

Huge cost to London’s economy over Brexit deal – report

Huge cost to London’s economy over Brexit deal – report

Businesses in the services sectors face ‘major barriers’ despite trade agreement, a study suggests.

Retail distributor blames 12% drop in turnover on uncertainty over NI Protocol

Retail distributor blames 12% drop in turnover on uncertainty over NI Protocol

AM Nexday said it had recruited extra staff and incurred additional costs to cope with post-Brexit checks and paperwork.

UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

In 2016, the Government carried out Exercise Cygnus, which involved 950 officials from central and local government as well as the NHS.

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

Staff have been asked to use gender-neutral language alongside – not instead of – traditional terms to ensure that all groups are represented.

Scientists take ‘vital step’ towards understanding origins of Parkinson’s

Scientists take ‘vital step’ towards understanding origins of Parkinson’s

Researchers say the study could unlock information about the debilitating neurodegenerative disorder.

Heineken to axe 8,000 jobs after pub and bar closures hammer sales

Heineken to axe 8,000 jobs after pub and bar closures hammer sales

The Dutch brewer said it will cut almost 10% of its 85,000 staff as part of its efforts to save two billion euro over the next two years.

Turning road verges into wildflower meadows: Key questions answered

Turning road verges into wildflower meadows: Key questions answered

Local councils are increasingly managing grassy roadsides for the benefit of wildlife, a Freedom of Information request shows.

Councils transform road verges for wildflowers as public backs fight for nature

Councils transform road verges for wildflowers as public backs fight for nature

Seven in 10 English local authorities have mowing or management regimes alongside roads to boost wildflowers, Freedom of Information figures show.

Co-op launches apprenticeship initiative for under-represented groups

Co-op launches apprenticeship initiative for under-represented groups

The company has pledged £500,000 for a new fund and urged support from other employers.

‘Good laugh for the country’ – lawyer in Zoom cat video embraces internet fame

‘Good laugh for the country’ – lawyer in Zoom cat video embraces internet fame

Footage of the incident shows lawyer Rod Ponton struggling to remove a cat filter during virtual court proceedings.

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