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Covid-19 lineage circulating in bats for up to 70 years, say researchers

Covid-19 lineage circulating in bats for up to 70 years, say researchers

Scientists from across the globe including Glasgow, Pennsylvania and China have reconstructed the evolutionary history of SARS-CoV-2.

National Cyber Security Centre names Lindy Cameron as new chief executive

National Cyber Security Centre names Lindy Cameron as new chief executive

She will take over the role from Ciaran Martin in October.

Madeleine McCann: Investigators search German garden

Madeleine McCann: Investigators search German garden

Police began work at the site in Hanover on Monday and are expected to remain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Johnson: European coronavirus ‘second wave’ could mean further quarantine orders

Johnson: European coronavirus ‘second wave’ could mean further quarantine orders

Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended the Government’s actions in imposing restrictions on Spain.

UK must be ‘vigilant’ over second Covid-19 spike, says Prime Minister

UK must be ‘vigilant’ over second Covid-19 spike, says Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was speaking on a visit to Nottingham.

Family face ‘almost unbearable’ wait for shooting inquiry to open

Family face ‘almost unbearable’ wait for shooting inquiry to open

Jermaine Baker was shot dead by a police marksman in December 2015.

Thousands of Covid-19 survivors ‘could get sepsis within year’

Thousands of Covid-19 survivors ‘could get sepsis within year’

Medics have been urged to watch out for early signs of the life-threatening condition among discharged patients.

Murder accused tells jury he ‘accidentally killed’ female friend during sex

Murder accused tells jury he ‘accidentally killed’ female friend during sex

Wesley Streete is accused of raping and killing Keeley Bunker before hiding her body in undergrowth.

NI death rate rose by 17% over four months during coronavirus pandemic

NI death rate rose by 17% over four months during coronavirus pandemic

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has released its latest batch of figures.

Camilla wears face mask for National Gallery visit

Camilla wears face mask for National Gallery visit

The Duchess of Cornwall was carrying out engagements in central London.

Key questions answered on £50 bike repair vouchers

Key questions answered on £50 bike repair vouchers

How do I get a voucher, and what are the rules?

Cheers as Johnny Depp arrives for final day of libel trial

Cheers as Johnny Depp arrives for final day of libel trial

The Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing The Sun newspaper over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Google employees to work from home until summer 2021

Google employees to work from home until summer 2021

Chief executive Sundar Pichai confirmed the decision in an email to staff.

Virgin Galactic unveils space cabin design including ‘astronaut float zone’

Virgin Galactic unveils space cabin design including ‘astronaut float zone’

Sir Richard Branson said the cabin was designed to ‘achieve the dream of spaceflight safely’.

Deaths in England and Wales below average for fifth week in a row – ONS

Deaths in England and Wales below average for fifth week in a row – ONS

There were less than 300 deaths linked to Covid-19 registered over one week.

Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ on tackling racism

Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ on tackling racism

The claim was made by outgoing Equality and Human Rights Commission chairman David Isaac in an interview with the BBC.

Waitrose and John Lewis home delivery vans set to go electric

Waitrose and John Lewis home delivery vans set to go electric

The switch is part of moves by the John Lewis Partnership’s goal to end use of fossil fuels for its vehicle fleet by 2030.

Selfridges to axe 450 jobs as sales hammered by pandemic

Selfridges to axe 450 jobs as sales hammered by pandemic

Group managing director Anne Pitcher said 2020 will be ‘the toughest year we have experienced in our recent history’.

Watchdog cracks down on car finance commission to ‘save customers £165m a year’

Watchdog cracks down on car finance commission to ‘save customers £165m a year’

A ban on interest rate-linked car finance commission will come into effect on January 28 next year.

‘Inquisitive’ lynx kittens at Bristol wildlife attraction to be named by public

‘Inquisitive’ lynx kittens at Bristol wildlife attraction to be named by public

The public will be asked to choose names from a shortlist which includes Sigrid, Ragnar and Lars.

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