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Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

29 June 2022

The actor and comedian spoke in a video released by the climate change protest group.


Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

29 June 2022

Steve Bray blared several songs at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday before officers intervened.


Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

29 June 2022

Simon Neil will receive a doctor of letters from Glasgow Caledonian University in a ceremony next month.


Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

29 June 2022

The project was the first of its kind in the UK to successfully translocate free-flying young golden eagles aged between six months and three years.


Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

29 June 2022

The 12-year-old has not regained consciousness since being found with a ligature around his head in April.


Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

29 June 2022

Dominic Paul will take over as chief executive officer from Ms Brittain at the start of the next financial year, in March 2023.


Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

29 June 2022

Trade committee chair Angus Brendan MacNeil said MPs had been ‘consistently hindered’ in attempts to examine the deal.


All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

29 June 2022

The podcast host and mother of two died at the age of 40.


UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

29 June 2022

The amount represented a significant drop in imports for refined oil from the country compared with prior to the conflict.


Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

29 June 2022

The Work and Pensions Secretary told MPs she ‘may’ review the cap between now and April in light of the rapidly rising cost of living.


Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

29 June 2022

Nala has been trained to have daily insulin injections.


£150m to protect mangroves and coral reefs and support sustainable fishing

£150m to protect mangroves and coral reefs and support sustainable fishing

£150m to protect mangroves and coral reefs and support sustainable fishing

29 June 2022

The ‘Coast’ programme funding is part of the UK’s £500 million Blue Planet Fund launched at the G7 leaders summit last year.


Drivers ‘have a right to know’ why fuel prices keep rising

Drivers ‘have a right to know’ why fuel prices keep rising

Drivers ‘have a right to know’ why fuel prices keep rising

29 June 2022

Pump prices continue to go up despite wholesale costs falling, according to the RAC.


Shrimps and worms ‘were among first to recover after largest mass extinction’

Shrimps and worms ‘were among first to recover after largest mass extinction’

Shrimps and worms ‘were among first to recover after largest mass extinction’

29 June 2022

The end-Permian mass extinction – around 252 million years ago – killed more than 90% of species on Earth.


Small boat with 25 people makes Channel crossing despite choppy seas

Small boat with 25 people makes Channel crossing despite choppy seas

Small boat with 25 people makes Channel crossing despite choppy seas

29 June 2022

The total who have made the dangerous crossing so far this year is 12,337.


Private school GCSE grades more generous than expected amid pandemic – analysis

Private school GCSE grades more generous than expected amid pandemic – analysis

Private school GCSE grades more generous than expected amid pandemic – analysis

29 June 2022

Private schools awarded higher grades than grammar schools during the pandemic, new analysis has found.


William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James following her death

William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James following her death

William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ Deborah James following her death

29 June 2022

The duke personally conferred her damehood in early May.


Wimbledon hawk trainer was told to ‘get a proper job’ in early days

Wimbledon hawk trainer was told to ‘get a proper job’ in early days

Wimbledon hawk trainer was told to ‘get a proper job’ in early days

29 June 2022

Wayne Davis has been training birds of prey to clear pigeons from the All England Club in south-west London for 22 years.


New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

29 June 2022

Collisions on motorways with the hard shoulder removed will fall under the remit of the Road Safety Investigation Branch.


Dame Deborah James remembered: ‘Superheroes aren’t supposed to die’

Dame Deborah James remembered: ‘Superheroes aren’t supposed to die’

Dame Deborah James remembered: ‘Superheroes aren’t supposed to die’

29 June 2022

Helen Addis and Steve Bland remembered their friend as they spoke to Lorraine Kelly on ITV.


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