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New Co-op initiative to save tonnes of ‘scrunchable’ plastic

New Co-op initiative to save tonnes of ‘scrunchable’ plastic

Special in-store collection points have been set up in 50 stores across the south of England, encouraging customers to recycle more flimsy plastics.

MPs warn of mass redundancies in arts and leisure sector when furlough ends

MPs warn of mass redundancies in arts and leisure sector when furlough ends

Around 9.5 million roles have been supported by the furlough scheme.

University students struggling to make ends meet amid pandemic, says NUS

University students struggling to make ends meet amid pandemic, says NUS

About one in five is unable to pay bills and rent in full as a result of the coronavirus crisis, a survey suggests.

Celebrities help promote new guidance for parents to support child mental health

Celebrities help promote new guidance for parents to support child mental health

Health officials have launched a new campaign to help parents spot signs of mental ill health among their children.

England to launch regional travel corridors

England to launch regional travel corridors

The decision brings England into line with Wales, which recently removed seven Greek islands from its quarantine-exemption list.

Williamson insists he has control over schools reopening despite Covid-19 cases

Williamson insists he has control over schools reopening despite Covid-19 cases

Meanwhile, education minister Gillian Keegan said the department is supporting 40 colleges in financial difficulty.

NI protocol must be honoured, pro-Remain parties demand

NI protocol must be honoured, pro-Remain parties demand

Sinn Fein, the SDLP, Alliance and Green Party NI have written to the UK government and EU to voice concern.

Badger culling rolled out to 11 new areas to tackle TB in cattle

Badger culling rolled out to 11 new areas to tackle TB in cattle

Licences have also been re-authorised for 33 areas of the country where culling has already taken place in previous years.

Food industry asked to cut calories from pizza, ready meals and chips

Food industry asked to cut calories from pizza, ready meals and chips

Officials have called for reductions in many popular products.

Wedding firm offers refund after watchdog steps in

Wedding firm offers refund after watchdog steps in

Thousands of couples were forced to call off their big days during the pandemic.

Man arrested after stab death at illegal rave

Man arrested after stab death at illegal rave

Sean Williams was fatally injured when he intervened in a fight at an unlicensed music event in Catford, south-east London, early on Sunday.

Colonel-in-Chief Camilla visits The Rifles

Colonel-in-Chief Camilla visits The Rifles

The duchess took over the role from the Duke of Edinburgh in July.

Assange fails in bid to rule out new allegations as extradition fight continues

Assange fails in bid to rule out new allegations as extradition fight continues

Charges against him include plotting to hack computers and conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information.

Downing Street says Brexit law necessary to protect Northern Ireland peace

Downing Street says Brexit law necessary to protect Northern Ireland peace

Number 10 says the Government is tabling ‘limited clarifications’ to preserve the Good Friday Agreement.

Widow of Pc Andrew Harper pushes for cross-party support over campaign

Widow of Pc Andrew Harper pushes for cross-party support over campaign

Lissie Harper is seeking tougher punishments for criminals involved in the deaths of frontline emergency staff.

Schools across UK hit with Covid-19 cases as thousands of pupils return to class

Schools across UK hit with Covid-19 cases as thousands of pupils return to class

One academy has closed just days after reopening while whole classes of students have been told to self-isolate.

MLAs clash over NI protocol speculation

MLAs clash over NI protocol speculation

The issue was raised as the first item of business as the Stormont Assembly returned after recess.

Teenager arrested after 15-year-old boy shot near Suffolk high school

Teenager arrested after 15-year-old boy shot near Suffolk high school

Suffolk Police said the victim was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where he is receiving urgent medical attention.

Call for creation of ministerial position to help boost electric vehicle sales

Call for creation of ministerial position to help boost electric vehicle sales

Poll suggests people are still confused about EVs, holding some consumers from making the jump.

Major disruption at King’s Cross hits return of rail services

Major disruption at King’s Cross hits return of rail services

All lines serving the station were closed during the Monday morning rush hour.

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