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Children in remote areas ‘face insecurity due to lack of transport and internet’
Children in remote areas ‘face insecurity due to lack of transport and internet’
26 August 2020
They are missing out on support because of poor transport and internet access, the Centre for Mental Health said.
Dua Lipa and Star Wars influence baby name choices, data shows
Dua Lipa and Star Wars influence baby name choices, data shows
26 August 2020
The Office for National Statistics said the number of girls named Dua rose from 63 to 126 in 2019.
Rolls-Royce to shut factory amid major shake-up
Rolls-Royce to shut factory amid major shake-up
26 August 2020
The engine maker announced plans in May to axe at least 9,000 jobs globally to cut costs in response to falling demand.
Gatwick announces plan to cut 600 jobs
Gatwick announces plan to cut 600 jobs
26 August 2020
This represents nearly a quarter of its workforce and comes as August passenger numbers are down 80% compared with 2019.
Mexican chain Wahaca to close more than a third of restaurants
Mexican chain Wahaca to close more than a third of restaurants
26 August 2020
The chain was founded by former Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby.
Passengers face quarantine after being taken to Spain following flight delay
Passengers face quarantine after being taken to Spain following flight delay
26 August 2020
The easyJet customers were due to travel from Gibraltar to Gatwick on Monday night but the flight was delayed by bad weather.
Johnson faces backlash after blaming ‘mutant’ algorithm for grades debacle
Johnson faces backlash after blaming ‘mutant’ algorithm for grades debacle
26 August 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also effectively sacked the senior civil servant at the Department for Education.
Boris Johnson tells pupils singing Rule, Britannia! is politically acceptable
Boris Johnson tells pupils singing Rule, Britannia! is politically acceptable
26 August 2020
The Prime Minister visited a school in Leicestershire as students returned following the coronavirus lockdown.
What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?
What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?
26 August 2020
Westminster tweaked the guidance for face coverings in England’s schools on Tuesday evening.
Scientists reveal microscopic robots able to ‘walk’ by flashing lasers at them
Scientists reveal microscopic robots able to ‘walk’ by flashing lasers at them
26 August 2020
Laser lights are able to bend tiny legs to make make them move on surfaces, researchers claim.
‘Potential’ for face masks in Welsh schools, Mark Drakeford says
‘Potential’ for face masks in Welsh schools, Mark Drakeford says
26 August 2020
The First Minister said the Welsh Government is in discussion with a number of bodies.
Schools’ Covid-19 measures ‘a balancing act’, says headteacher
Schools’ Covid-19 measures ‘a balancing act’, says headteacher
26 August 2020
Pupils at Manor High School, Leicestershire, are among the first in England going back to class after the summer break.
Celebrity personal trainer spotted jogging with Prime Minister in London
Celebrity personal trainer spotted jogging with Prime Minister in London
26 August 2020
Fitness guru Harry Jameson was seen running alongside Boris Johnson.
Researcher stumbles over 166 million-year-old dinosaur bone
Researcher stumbles over 166 million-year-old dinosaur bone
26 August 2020
The bone dates to the Middle Jurassic period and is just over half a metre long.
Sturgeon’s sadness at Mercy Baguma’s death, as UK minister deflects questions
Sturgeon’s sadness at Mercy Baguma’s death, as UK minister deflects questions
26 August 2020
Nicola Sturgeon said the ‘deeply inhumane’ asylum system needs wholesale reform after Mercy Baguma was found dead next to her starving baby.
Where George, Meghan and Archie rank among popular baby names
Where George, Meghan and Archie rank among popular baby names
26 August 2020
Figures from the Office for National Statistics were released on Wednesday.
Czech Republic nears threshold for triggering UK quarantine rules
Czech Republic nears threshold for triggering UK quarantine rules
26 August 2020
Switzerland is already over the threshold.
Rallying call to public to join large Covid-19 study
Rallying call to public to join large Covid-19 study
26 August 2020
Officials hope that new participants will join the study which tracks levels of the new coronavirus in the population.
‘Finger-sized’ red panda cub born at Whipsnade Zoo
‘Finger-sized’ red panda cub born at Whipsnade Zoo
26 August 2020
The youngster will be named once vets have determined its gender at its first health check.
‘Substantial’ number of people to change lifestyle after pandemic ends – study
‘Substantial’ number of people to change lifestyle after pandemic ends – study
26 August 2020
Research by UCL found only 10% of people plan to return to living exactly as they did before Covid-19.