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Fertility rates for women under 30 in England and Wales drop to record low

Fertility rates for women under 30 in England and Wales drop to record low

The rate in Wales was the lowest since records began in 1982, the Office for National Statistics said.

Parents and children struggled with home schooling during lockdown, poll shows

Parents and children struggled with home schooling during lockdown, poll shows

The Office for National Statistics asked parents how they balanced work and childcare and how home schooling affected their children.

Labour agrees to pay ‘substantial damages’ to Panorama whistleblowers

Labour agrees to pay ‘substantial damages’ to Panorama whistleblowers

Seven former employees who worked in the party’s governance and legal unit sued the party.

More than 150 migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings in six hours

More than 150 migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings in six hours

The incidents took place on Tuesday.

Bosses tell women to be ‘sexier’ for work video meetings, study suggests

Bosses tell women to be ‘sexier’ for work video meetings, study suggests

Sexism has found ‘new and insidious’ ways to thrive online during the economic lockdown, according to law firm Slater and Gordon.

Met chief denies ‘throwing officers under the bus’ with athlete apology

Met chief denies ‘throwing officers under the bus’ with athlete apology

Dame Cressida Dick said ‘any officer worth their salt’ would have stopped the car because of the way it was being driven.

New powers promised to help UK spies tackle hostile states

New powers promised to help UK spies tackle hostile states

The Government has promised action after a damning report claimed it had taken its eye off the ball over the threat posed by Russia.

In Pictures: Prince George’s best moments as he turns seven

In Pictures: Prince George’s best moments as he turns seven

The prince , who is third in line to the throne, was snapped by his mother the Duchess of Cambridge.

Age UK’s Caroline Abrahams: How lockdown has changed me

Age UK’s Caroline Abrahams: How lockdown has changed me

The Age UK charity director said the pandemic has been “extremely busy” for her

Diets rich in beans, lentils and nuts linked to lower risk of early death – study

Diets rich in beans, lentils and nuts linked to lower risk of early death – study

Sources of plant protein include beans, lentils, chickpeas, edamame beans, nuts and quinoa.

Wales announces £50m in education funding towards pandemic support

Wales announces £50m in education funding towards pandemic support

It comes as the country’s health minister said the NHS in Wales faces a ‘truly extraordinary’ autumn and winter of challenges.

Committee slams ‘astonishing’ failure to financially plan for pandemic

Committee slams ‘astonishing’ failure to financially plan for pandemic

The Public Accounts Committee said the Treasury waited until days before the lockdown before deciding on economic support schemes.

Amber Heard continues evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

Amber Heard continues evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

The actress has been appearing as a key witness in Mr Depp’s libel case against The Sun.

Philip’s past appearances as he carries out rare engagement at Windsor Castle

Philip’s past appearances as he carries out rare engagement at Windsor Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh stepped down from royal service in 2017 after decades of public duty.

Philip to take part in rare official public engagement at Windsor Castle

Philip to take part in rare official public engagement at Windsor Castle

The duke will mark the transfer of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to the Duchess of Cornwall.

What the papers say – July 22

What the papers say – July 22

Most of Wednesday’s papers lead with responses to the release of a damning investigation into the threat posed by Russia.

Security services set for extra powers after damning report on Russian threat

Security services set for extra powers after damning report on Russian threat

It is believed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to beef-up counter-espionage laws.

Security services set for extra powers after damning report on Russian threat

Security services set for extra powers after damning report on Russian threat

It is believed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to beef-up counter-espionage laws.

Two bodies found in Norfolk home

Two bodies found in Norfolk home

Police said the deaths of a man and a woman in Gorleston are being treated as unexplained.

Women and youths ‘hit most by lockdown’ as MPs told Covid could last decades

Women and youths ‘hit most by lockdown’ as MPs told Covid could last decades

MPs were warned Covid-19 will be around the world for ‘very many, many years to come’.

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