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Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

Mongoose mothers solve inequality problem, researchers find

23 June 2021

Mothers in banded mongoose groups all give birth on the same night, creating a ‘veil of ignorance’ over parentage in their communal group of babies.


David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

David Davis spearheads campaign against Government’s ‘censor’s charter’

23 June 2021

The ex-cabinet minister has warned the Online Safety Bill will lead to perfectly legal posts being banned.


What the papers say – June 23

What the papers say – June 23

What the papers say – June 23

22 June 2021

Football, Channel 4, and Scottish independence are among a mixed bag on the front pages.


Gove says PM will not grant Scotland referendum before general election

Gove says PM will not grant Scotland referendum before general election

Gove says PM will not grant Scotland referendum before general election

22 June 2021

The senior Cabinet minister said it was ‘foolish’ to talk about an independence poll while the country is still recovering from Covid.


‘Bubbles’ of visiting Euro 2020 VIPs to be exempt from quarantine rules – report

‘Bubbles’ of visiting Euro 2020 VIPs to be exempt from quarantine rules – report

‘Bubbles’ of visiting Euro 2020 VIPs to be exempt from quarantine rules – report

22 June 2021

Many VIPs are expected to fly in and out of the country on the same day, or stay overnight in hotels block-booked for the tournament.


Cummings tried to bypass rules on £530,000 grant, leaked emails suggest

Cummings tried to bypass rules on £530,000 grant, leaked emails suggest

Cummings tried to bypass rules on £530,000 grant, leaked emails suggest

22 June 2021

Boris Johnson’s former top adviser urged civil servants to issue the payment with ‘no procurement, no lawyers, no meetings, no delay’.


Rare moth survey under way in the Avon Gorge

Rare moth survey under way in the Avon Gorge

Rare moth survey under way in the Avon Gorge

22 June 2021

First discovered in the area in 1851, moth numbers only began to be monitored on an ad hoc basis from 1992.


In Pictures: England fans rejoice – but heartbreak for Scotland

In Pictures: England fans rejoice – but heartbreak for Scotland

In Pictures: England fans rejoice – but heartbreak for Scotland

22 June 2021

England finished top of Group D.


National Autistic Society pays family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

National Autistic Society pays family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

National Autistic Society pays family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

22 June 2021

Martyn Hussey’s family said there was a ‘systematic failure’ in providing care.


How can I prove I am vaccinated against Covid-19?

How can I prove I am vaccinated against Covid-19?

How can I prove I am vaccinated against Covid-19?

22 June 2021

The NHS Covid Pass will allow people in England to show their vaccination status or test results.


Government to launch consultation on privatisation of Channel 4

Government to launch consultation on privatisation of Channel 4

Government to launch consultation on privatisation of Channel 4

22 June 2021

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport also said it will also review the regulation of streaming services.


Johnson hails fifth anniversary of Brexit referendum

Johnson hails fifth anniversary of Brexit referendum

Johnson hails fifth anniversary of Brexit referendum

22 June 2021

Meanwhile, five years on from the vote to leave the EU, veteran pro-European Lord Heseltine warns of threat to peace in Northern Ireland.


Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station to be given the go-ahead

Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station to be given the go-ahead

Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station to be given the go-ahead

22 June 2021

It will be the UK’s largest railway station built in a single stage.


David Attenborough backs calls for ‘open and transparent debate’ on broadcasting

David Attenborough backs calls for ‘open and transparent debate’ on broadcasting

David Attenborough backs calls for ‘open and transparent debate’ on broadcasting

22 June 2021

The naturalist has backed a British Broadcasting Challenge campaign.


Robert Trigg told police to arrest him after beating ex-partner, inquest told

Robert Trigg told police to arrest him after beating ex-partner, inquest told

Robert Trigg told police to arrest him after beating ex-partner, inquest told

22 June 2021

A former girlfriend of the convicted killer gave a statement to the coroner’s court in which she said he had left her unconscious.


Will the changes to travel rules mean I can go on holiday?

Will the changes to travel rules mean I can go on holiday?

Will the changes to travel rules mean I can go on holiday?

22 June 2021

The Government’s travel lists are expected to be updated on Thursday.


New DUP leader challenges UK Government to ‘step up and deal’ with NI Protocol

New DUP leader challenges UK Government to ‘step up and deal’ with NI Protocol

New DUP leader challenges UK Government to ‘step up and deal’ with NI Protocol

22 June 2021

Within an hour of becoming the DUP leader elect, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he plans to speak to Boris Johnson at the ‘earliest opportunity’.


Five years on the UK divided as ever over Brexit, poll finds

Five years on the UK divided as ever over Brexit, poll finds

Five years on the UK divided as ever over Brexit, poll finds

22 June 2021

Re-run of the 2016 referendum would see a narrow win for Remain, according to Savanta ComRes survey.


Burnham cites examples of people hit by Scotland’s Manchester region travel ban

Burnham cites examples of people hit by Scotland’s Manchester region travel ban

Burnham cites examples of people hit by Scotland’s Manchester region travel ban

22 June 2021

The restriction, announced last week, added to a pre-existing ban on travel to Bolton.


‘No extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals

‘No extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals

‘No extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals

22 June 2021

Kevin Foster made the remarks a week before the deadline for the EU settlement scheme.


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