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First woman appointed renter warden of Brewers’ Company

First woman appointed renter warden of Brewers’ Company

Katherine Smart said she was ‘thrilled’ to have been elected renter warden .

UK deaths above average for first time since June after heatwave – ONS

UK deaths above average for first time since June after heatwave – ONS

There were 9,392 deaths from all causes in England and Wales in the week ending August 14.

Co-operative Bank to cut 350 jobs and close branches as low interest rates bite

Co-operative Bank to cut 350 jobs and close branches as low interest rates bite

The 18 branches will be closed by December 1 this year.

Appledore Shipyard to reopen under new owner

Appledore Shipyard to reopen under new owner

The historic shipyard in Devon has been bought by InfraStrata and will operate under the Harland & Wolff name.

No 10 urged to review guidance on masks in schools amid Scotland announcement

No 10 urged to review guidance on masks in schools amid Scotland announcement

Scotland’s Education Secretary said from next Monday secondary pupils should be wearing face coverings in communal areas.

Rules on face coverings in Scottish high schools will be in place next week

Rules on face coverings in Scottish high schools will be in place next week

Education Secretary John Swinney said pupils should be wearing face coverings in communal areas where physical distancing is not possible.

BBC row continues as Proms favourites stripped of vocals

BBC row continues as Proms favourites stripped of vocals

Orchestral versions of Rule Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory will be played at the famous concert on September 12.

AstraZeneca gives first doses to patients in Covid-19 treatment trial

AstraZeneca gives first doses to patients in Covid-19 treatment trial

The pharmaceutical giant hopes the drug will act as a preventative for people exposed to the virus, as well as to treat patients with Covid-19.

Btec students begin receiving revised grades

Btec students begin receiving revised grades

Results for the vocational qualifications were delayed to give the board more time to recalculate them.

British Museum removes bust of its slave-owning founding father

British Museum removes bust of its slave-owning founding father

The institution’s director said the museum must not ‘hide anything’.

Storm Francis: UK and Ireland braced for wet and windy conditions

Storm Francis: UK and Ireland braced for wet and windy conditions

Gusts of more than 50mph were recorded overnight.

More than a fifth of callers to sexual harassment advice line forced out of work

More than a fifth of callers to sexual harassment advice line forced out of work

The line allows women to access advice through charity Rights of Women.

What the papers say – August 25

What the papers say – August 25

Tanks on the decline and a supermarket on the up feature in Tuesday’s papers.

Keep masks in schools option under review, urges education union

Keep masks in schools option under review, urges education union

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) said as evidence continues to emerge, Westminster should review its guidance.

Heavy rain expected on coast to herald arrival of Storm Francis

Heavy rain expected on coast to herald arrival of Storm Francis

Winds of up to 70mph are expected along the coast during the next 36 hours along with up to 90mm of rain, the Met Office has said.

Lawyers for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe request meeting with Defence Secretary

Lawyers for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe request meeting with Defence Secretary

The British-Iranian woman was detained in 2016.

Concerns new Taser model is not as accurate and could hit passers-by

Concerns new Taser model is not as accurate and could hit passers-by

Home Secretary Priti Patel signed off the latest version of the weapon.

Orchestral version of Rule Britannia! to feature in Last Night Of The Proms

Orchestral version of Rule Britannia! to feature in Last Night Of The Proms

Downing Street waded into the controversy on Monday.

Improvised heavy-duty weapon found in Co Armagh park

Improvised heavy-duty weapon found in Co Armagh park

The partially-constructed device was discovered during planned searches targeting dissident republicanism, detectives said.

Tree of the Year shortlist unveiled for public vote

Tree of the Year shortlist unveiled for public vote

There are 10 trees in the running for the accolade, but which one will be voted outstanding in its field?

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