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Divorces fell by 4.5% during year that coronavirus hit, says ONS

Divorces fell by 4.5% during year that coronavirus hit, says ONS

There were 103,592 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Just 1% of UK professors are black, Government figures reveal

Just 1% of UK professors are black, Government figures reveal

The proportion of female professors has stalled at 28%, new data shows.

Johnson’s Savile slur aimed at Starmer part of cut and thrust of Commons – Raab

Johnson’s Savile slur aimed at Starmer part of cut and thrust of Commons – Raab

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab refused to repeat the claim levelled at Sir Keir Starmer by the Prime Minsiter.

Refusal to have Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to childhood trauma – study

Refusal to have Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to childhood trauma – study

Parents separating or divorcing, abandonment, or having a parent with a mental health condition are examples of childhood adverse experiences.

1,400 more Tesco jobs at risk

1,400 more Tesco jobs at risk

It comes after the retailer confirmed on Monday that it plans to close its Jack’s discount supermarket arm.

Treasury urged to stop ‘unfair’ VAT policy on public electric car charging

Treasury urged to stop ‘unfair’ VAT policy on public electric car charging

VAT on domestic electricity is 5% whereas motorists using on-street chargers must pay 20%.

Raab: Justice must be seen to be done over police partygate probe

Raab: Justice must be seen to be done over police partygate probe

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said Boris Johnson ‘believes he acted in good faith at all times’.

We are scapegoats for Government failure – teachers

We are scapegoats for Government failure – teachers

School leaders will call for pay rises in line with inflation to give profession the ‘credibility it deserves’.

New V&A exhibition to celebrate contemporary African fashion

New V&A exhibition to celebrate contemporary African fashion

The exhibition will open in July 2022.

The 55 education ‘cold spots’ earmarked for levelling up

The 55 education ‘cold spots’ earmarked for levelling up

Here are the regions in England where schools will be targeted for support.

Supermarket prices set to add £180 a year to average shopping baskets

Supermarket prices set to add £180 a year to average shopping baskets

The latest Kantar grocery sales data shows inflation stands at 3.8% with sales falling 3.8% in the 12 weeks to January 23.

Joules sales up but profits dented by Covid costs and supply chain issues

Joules sales up but profits dented by Covid costs and supply chain issues

The high street fashion chain said it suffered from shipping delays, increased distribution costs and fewer shoppers as the Omicron variant took hold.

Housing market has strongest start to the year since 2005

Housing market has strongest start to the year since 2005

An 11.2% annual increase in property prices in January marked the strongest start to the year for 17 years, Nationwide Building Society said.

Irn-Bru owner puts up drink prices due to inflation

Irn-Bru owner puts up drink prices due to inflation

AG Barr said that, despite the increases and added costs, profits are likely to be ahead of expectations.

Arnold Schwarzenegger vows to ‘terminate pollution’ at climate summit

Arnold Schwarzenegger vows to ‘terminate pollution’ at climate summit

The sixth annual Austrian Climate Summit will take place in Vienna on June 14.

Hague: PM should be very worried after his apology

Hague: PM should be very worried after his apology

Former Tory leader William Hague accused Boris Johnson of squandering the opportunity to show the ‘buck stops’ with him.

Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan a ‘slap in the face’ say science podcast producers

Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan a ‘slap in the face’ say science podcast producers

The creators of the Science Vs podcast say they will stop producing content until Spotify cracks down harder on the spread of misinformation.

Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and Jo Cox’s sister to receive royal honours

Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and Jo Cox’s sister to receive royal honours

They will be among a host of high-achievers to be recognised at investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle.

What the papers say – February 1

What the papers say – February 1

The papers are dominated by the fallout from the release of the partygate report.

BBC Three returns as linear channel

BBC Three returns as linear channel

Launch night will feature the first RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus The World.

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