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Unvaccinated students urged to get Covid shot during freshers’ week

Unvaccinated students urged to get Covid shot during freshers’ week

The plea comes as thousands of students are arriving at university campuses across the UK for the start of term.

Mother of woman who killed herself after benefits stopped loses new inquest bid

Mother of woman who killed herself after benefits stopped loses new inquest bid

Jodey Whiting, 42, from Stockton-on-Tees, died in February 2017 around two weeks after her disability benefit was stopped.

Judge rules papers can be served on Andrew’s US lawyer – reports say

Judge rules papers can be served on Andrew’s US lawyer – reports say

In the UK, Virginia Giuffre’s legal team asked the High Court to take action under the Hague Service Convention.

Vaccine passports to be introduced in Wales

Vaccine passports to be introduced in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said adults will need an NHS Covid Pass to attend nightclubs and large events.

Emma Raducanu ‘can’t get a tennis court’ due to buzz around sport after US Open

Emma Raducanu ‘can’t get a tennis court’ due to buzz around sport after US Open

After storming to a historic victory in New York on Saturday, the 18-year-old sang Sweet Caroline and Mr Brightside on a party bus with her team.

Man appears in court accused of murdering Metropolitan Police Sergeant

Man appears in court accused of murdering Metropolitan Police Sergeant

Loved ones and police colleagues paid tribute to Sgt Ratana as a man with a ‘lion’s heart’ during his funeral service.

University of St Andrews principal ‘thrilled’ as it is named top in UK

University of St Andrews principal ‘thrilled’ as it is named top in UK

The university in Fife was the first establishment other than Oxford or Cambridge to receive the accolade.

Ambulance crisis caused by more than pandemic, senior surgeon warns

Ambulance crisis caused by more than pandemic, senior surgeon warns

Professor Michael Griffin said less than half of the Scottish health service’s problems are due to Covid.

St Andrews beats Oxbridge institutions in national university rankings

St Andrews beats Oxbridge institutions in national university rankings

Many institutions have seen student satisfaction rates decline over the pandemic as lessons moved online.

Shapps demands police remove climate protesters blocking M25

Shapps demands police remove climate protesters blocking M25

Police made a number of arrests on Friday as Insulate Britain again targeted the motorway.

Next agrees franchise deal with Gap but will not save UK stores

Next agrees franchise deal with Gap but will not save UK stores

The move will see the two firms form a joint venture, with 51% owned by Next and 49% by Gap.

Ministers consider changing rules to make foreign travel cheaper and simpler

Ministers consider changing rules to make foreign travel cheaper and simpler

The traffic light system and testing protocols are said to be being reviewed.

PPE worth £2.8bn is not fit for purpose, health minister admits

PPE worth £2.8bn is not fit for purpose, health minister admits

Earlier this month, it emerged the Government is in dispute with several companies over £1.2 billion of sub-standard PPE.

Prime Minister gives ‘half-time pep talk’ to new Cabinet

Prime Minister gives ‘half-time pep talk’ to new Cabinet

Boris Johnson said it is time for ministers to unite and work as a team.

Historic tower faces demolition as new Culture Secretary removes listed status

Historic tower faces demolition as new Culture Secretary removes listed status

Historic England only granted Dorman Long Tower in Teesside Grade II status a week ago.

Foxtons name Nigel Rich as new chairman after shareholder revolt

Foxtons name Nigel Rich as new chairman after shareholder revolt

The move comes after the group’s previous chairman, Ian Barlow, confirmed his departure following eight years at the firm.

Irish President’s absence from Northern Ireland service ‘not a snub to Queen’

Irish President’s absence from Northern Ireland service ‘not a snub to Queen’

Michael D Higgins said the centenary event in Armagh next month is being ‘politicised’ and, as such, it would be inappropriate for him to attend.

UK retail sales drop for fourth month in a row

UK retail sales drop for fourth month in a row

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the figures remain ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

Captain Tom ‘would have loved’ new book One Hundred Reasons To Hope

Captain Tom ‘would have loved’ new book One Hundred Reasons To Hope

The book tells 100 stories from the last 18 months.

Andrew Neil says he was a ‘minority of one’ on future direction of GB News

Andrew Neil says he was a ‘minority of one’ on future direction of GB News

GB News launched in June with Neil saying it would not ‘slavishly follow the existing news agenda’

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