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ZSL London Zoo holds annual animal weigh-in amid Covid-19 financial pressure

ZSL London Zoo holds annual animal weigh-in amid Covid-19 financial pressure

Penguins, squirrel monkeys and camels were among the creatures to have their height and weight recorded.

Largest-ever study on Covid in children should reassure parents – experts

Largest-ever study on Covid in children should reassure parents – experts

The risk posed to children is ‘tiny’ and the risk of needing critical care is ‘even tinier’.

Seven-year-old with cerebral palsy taking on Ben Nevis for charity

Seven-year-old with cerebral palsy taking on Ben Nevis for charity

Caeden Thomson, who was born prematurely, was told he would never walk.

British female secret agent remembered with Blue Plaque

British female secret agent remembered with Blue Plaque

English Heritage previously admitted the proportion of women celebrated by the scheme is ‘still unacceptably low’.

Virgin Atlantic announces new Pakistan routes

Virgin Atlantic announces new Pakistan routes

The airline will operate flights to Islamabad from Heathrow and Manchester, and Lahore from Heathrow only.

Ex-Ulster Unionist MP appointed Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Ex-Ulster Unionist MP appointed Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Danny Kinahan is a former army officer who served with the Blues and Royals before entering politics.

Majority of Windrush compensation claimants still without payment

Majority of Windrush compensation claimants still without payment

The latest statistics on the Windrush Compensation Scheme have been published by the Home Office.

Test and Trace system fails to reach 80% target for ninth week in a row

Test and Trace system fails to reach 80% target for ninth week in a row

Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged the system was ‘not quite there’.

‘Disgusting’ surge in assaults on emergency staff, figures show

‘Disgusting’ surge in assaults on emergency staff, figures show

Martin Hewitt, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said constabularies would ‘use the full force of the law’ to prosecute suspects.

Rise in defamation cases ‘linked to social media disputes’

Rise in defamation cases ‘linked to social media disputes’

One law firm said it has dealt with a 90% increase in defamation cases since since 2018, featuring all of the main social media platforms.

97% of schools plan to welcome back all pupils full-time – union

97% of schools plan to welcome back all pupils full-time – union

NAHT data shows that 96% are organising regular additional cleaning of classrooms and school premises.

‘I’m amazed’: Russell Crowe donates thousands to student’s drama school fund

‘I’m amazed’: Russell Crowe donates thousands to student’s drama school fund

Russell Crowe and businessman Terry George collectively donated almost £4,000 to the aspiring actor’s school fund.

New leader Davey admits a Liberal Democrat revival will not be easy

New leader Davey admits a Liberal Democrat revival will not be easy

Sir Ed Davey defeated leadership rival Layla Moran by more than 18,000 votes.

Flight arrivals down 89% in July despite travel corridors

Flight arrivals down 89% in July despite travel corridors

Some 1.3 million passengers flew into the UK last month compared with 11.1 million in July 2019, the Home Office said.

Sir Ed Davey: New leader is a veteran of Liberal Democrat politics

Sir Ed Davey: New leader is a veteran of Liberal Democrat politics

The former Cabinet minister has won the leadership at his second attempt.

Sir Ed Davey elected as Liberal Democrat leader

Sir Ed Davey elected as Liberal Democrat leader

The former cabinet minister defeated Layla Moran to lead the party.

Lawyers ‘painted as villains by Home Office’ over migrant crossings

Lawyers ‘painted as villains by Home Office’ over migrant crossings

The Home Office has attacked what it calls ‘activist lawyers’ who are allegedly hindering efforts to deport migrants.

EC president ‘respects’ resignation of Phil Hogan from trade role

EC president ‘respects’ resignation of Phil Hogan from trade role

Ursula von der Leyen said she is ‘very grateful’ to Mr Hogan for his ‘tireless and successful work’.

Troubles’ widows call for bereavement recognition payments

Troubles’ widows call for bereavement recognition payments

Judith Jenkins-Young and Bernie Morrissey have joined calls for the Executive Office to reopen the support for the bereaved scheme.

Matt Hancock has ‘no idea’ how many health department staff are home-working

Matt Hancock has ‘no idea’ how many health department staff are home-working

The Health Secretary was speaking on Times Radio.

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