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‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

06 January 2023

Experts analysed pollen from 250 million years ago, around the time when close to 80% of the planet’s species disappeared.


Who are the media figures Harry has spoken to ahead of the publication of Spare?

Who are the media figures Harry has spoken to ahead of the publication of Spare?

Who are the media figures Harry has spoken to ahead of the publication of Spare?

06 January 2023

The duke has lined up a number of interviews which will air in the coming days.


Police inspector sexually assaulted two female colleagues at Christmas party

Police inspector sexually assaulted two female colleagues at Christmas party

Police inspector sexually assaulted two female colleagues at Christmas party

06 January 2023

Lee Morgan, 46, admitted two counts of sexual assault and was handed a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.


Harry reveals words he said to Queen on her deathbed at Balmoral

Harry reveals words he said to Queen on her deathbed at Balmoral

Harry reveals words he said to Queen on her deathbed at Balmoral

06 January 2023

Harry writes about flying to Scotland and learning of the Queen’s death from BBC News.


‘Historic step’ as census data on LGBT+ populations published for first time

‘Historic step’ as census data on LGBT+ populations published for first time

‘Historic step’ as census data on LGBT+ populations published for first time

06 January 2023

Some 262,000 people said their gender identity was different from their sex registered at birth, the Office for National Statistics said.


First rocket launch from UK soil set for Monday

First rocket launch from UK soil set for Monday

First rocket launch from UK soil set for Monday

06 January 2023

Satellites will be blasted into space from Spaceport Cornwall as part of the Start Me Up mission.


Ex-colonel says Harry has now turned against his ‘other family, the military’

Ex-colonel says Harry has now turned against his ‘other family, the military’

Ex-colonel says Harry has now turned against his ‘other family, the military’

06 January 2023

The Duke of Sussex has revealed he killed 25 people in Afghanistan in his new book, Spare.


Proposed strike legislation shows Government is losing argument – Mick Lynch

Proposed strike legislation shows Government is losing argument – Mick Lynch

Proposed strike legislation shows Government is losing argument – Mick Lynch

06 January 2023

Minimum safety levels will be set for fire, ambulance and rail services and the Government said it will consult on the “adequate level of coverage”.


Bible dating from 1615 to go under the hammer in Belfast

Bible dating from 1615 to go under the hammer in Belfast

Bible dating from 1615 to go under the hammer in Belfast

06 January 2023

The Geneva Bible is expected to fetch between £5,000 and £10,000 at auction next week.


Flu patient numbers continue to rise as ambulance handover delays hit new high

Flu patient numbers continue to rise as ambulance handover delays hit new high

Flu patient numbers continue to rise as ambulance handover delays hit new high

06 January 2023

More than a quarter of ambulance patients waited more than an hour last week to be handed to A&E teams.


Mobile, TV and broadband package customers urged by Which? to haggle and switch

Mobile, TV and broadband package customers urged by Which? to haggle and switch

Mobile, TV and broadband package customers urged by Which? to haggle and switch

06 January 2023

The consumer group found that people had saved significant sums when switching providers, but some had not attempted to haggle or switch.


Ploggers collect 360kg of litter during UK tour

Ploggers collect 360kg of litter during UK tour

Ploggers collect 360kg of litter during UK tour

06 January 2023

Vivek Gurav wanted to spread awareness of plogging – that’s litter picking and jogging – and help others start their own plogging groups.


Builders deflated as construction sector shrinks

Builders deflated as construction sector shrinks

Builders deflated as construction sector shrinks

06 January 2023

An influential survey has found that the sector shrank in December at the fastest rate since the start of the pandemic.


Harry saw ‘red mist’ in William but wants reconciliation despite controversies

Harry saw ‘red mist’ in William but wants reconciliation despite controversies

Harry saw ‘red mist’ in William but wants reconciliation despite controversies

06 January 2023

The duke has made damaging claims about his brother, Kate, his father the King and stepmother Camilla in his tell-all autobiography Spare.


Man admits killing his elderly neighbour

Man admits killing his elderly neighbour

Man admits killing his elderly neighbour

06 January 2023

Aaron Cook, 23, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 76-year-old Bella Nicandro in August 2021 by reason of diminished responsibility.


2021 census: 1.5m in England and Wales identify with LGB+ sexual orientation

2021 census: 1.5m in England and Wales identify with LGB+ sexual orientation

2021 census: 1.5m in England and Wales identify with LGB+ sexual orientation

06 January 2023

And 262,000 people said their gender identity was different from their sex registered at birth, the Office for National Statistics said.


Lawyers predict legal challenges to minimum service levels legislation

Lawyers predict legal challenges to minimum service levels legislation

Lawyers predict legal challenges to minimum service levels legislation

06 January 2023

One of the industries targeted by ministers is the railways, which was hit by another strike on Friday by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport.


Teachers’ pay offer is ‘very fair’, minister insists ahead of more talks

Teachers’ pay offer is ‘very fair’, minister insists ahead of more talks

Teachers’ pay offer is ‘very fair’, minister insists ahead of more talks

06 January 2023

Discussions are due to take place on Friday between the Scottish Government and unions, ahead of planned strikes next week.


Woman charged with murder of five-year-old who died from stab wound

Woman charged with murder of five-year-old who died from stab wound

Woman charged with murder of five-year-old who died from stab wound

06 January 2023

David-Mario Lazar was pronounced dead at an address in Earlsdon, Coventry, in January last year.


British Airways reveals first new uniform since 2004

British Airways reveals first new uniform since 2004

British Airways reveals first new uniform since 2004

06 January 2023

Female cabin crew will be able to wear jumpsuits in what the company described as ‘an airline first’.


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