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Nearly five million people affected by broadband outages in last year – report

Nearly five million people affected by broadband outages in last year – report

Research by Uswitch.com said the average home has been offline for more than a day in the last 12 months.

Train derails near Stonehaven

Train derails near Stonehaven

Dozens of emergency service vehicles are at the scene.

Breast screening for women in their 40s ‘could save up to 400 lives a year’

Breast screening for women in their 40s ‘could save up to 400 lives a year’

Scientists say mortality could be reduced without a significant increase in over-diagnosis.

Low infection rates show children’s ‘limited role’ in pandemic – study

Low infection rates show children’s ‘limited role’ in pandemic – study

Children account for just one in every 100 cases in England.

Facts about Anne as she turns 70

Facts about Anne as she turns 70

A skilled horsewoman, the Princess Royal won the individual championship at Burghley in 1971, and was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Anne’s 70th birthday celebrations curtailed by coronavirus

Anne’s 70th birthday celebrations curtailed by coronavirus

The Princess Royal was born at Clarence House on August 15 1950 and is the younger sister of the Prince of Wales.

Education Secretary insists scrapped results system was ‘perfectly fair model’

Education Secretary insists scrapped results system was ‘perfectly fair model’

John Swinney said he only reversed downgraded exams after listening to ‘anguish’ over the impact of coronavirus rather than any unfairness.

UK facing ‘long road’ to recovery from deep recession, warn experts

UK facing ‘long road’ to recovery from deep recession, warn experts

Business groups and economist fear the rebound could peter out in the autumn amid the threat of a second wave and mass unemployment.

Ministers deny exam system in ‘confusion’ following last-minute changes

Ministers deny exam system in ‘confusion’ following last-minute changes

Nick Gibb said ministers have nothing to apologise for after students in England are told they can use their mock results to appeal.

Rail commuters set for 1% fare rise despite plea for return to offices

Rail commuters set for 1% fare rise despite plea for return to offices

The cap on the annual rise in most regulated fares is linked to July’s Retail Prices Index measure of inflation.

Memorial to Second World War ‘Forgotten Army’ given listed status to mark VJ Day

Memorial to Second World War ‘Forgotten Army’ given listed status to mark VJ Day

The Chindit Memorial in central London has been listed at Grade II on the advice of Historic England.

UK in historic recession after steepest slump of major global economies

UK in historic recession after steepest slump of major global economies

The Office for National Statistics said the economy contracted by a record 20.4% in the second quarter, but bounced back by 8.7% in June.

Deputy police commissioner backs officers who stopped MP Dawn Butler

Deputy police commissioner backs officers who stopped MP Dawn Butler

Sir Steve House also spoke out against officers facing “trial by social media”, after footage of the incident quickly spread.

Severe storms, heavy rains and more heat on the way for Britain

Severe storms, heavy rains and more heat on the way for Britain

Warm weather will bring thunderstorms to many parts of the country.

Exam results fiasco – what is happening across the nations?

Exam results fiasco – what is happening across the nations?

Here’s a closer look following the announcement of the ‘triple lock’ system for students in England.

What the papers say – August 12

What the papers say – August 12

More decisions on school leavers’ results lead an assortment of stories on the front pages on Wednesday.

A-level students can use grades in mock exams to progress to degree courses

A-level students can use grades in mock exams to progress to degree courses

The latest plan for school leavers affected by lockdown has created still more controversy.

Sam Fender kicks off socially-distanced concert series

Sam Fender kicks off socially-distanced concert series

The pop-up venue featured 500 separate raised metal platforms.

Broader scope for appeals following NI A-level and GCSE awards, says exams body

Broader scope for appeals following NI A-level and GCSE awards, says exams body

A-level awards based on a combination of teacher professional judgment and statistical modelling are due to be delivered on Thursday.

Obesity associated with ‘higher odds’ of Covid-19 hospital admission – study

Obesity associated with ‘higher odds’ of Covid-19 hospital admission – study

Researchers from University College London and the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh drew on data from the UK Biobank study.

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