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Insurance and pension giant Aviva targets net-zero emissions by 2040

Insurance and pension giant Aviva targets net-zero emissions by 2040

The investor will sell its stake in coal companies by the end of next year if they do not confirm to its environmental requirements.

Salisbury poisoning chemical training ‘prepared police for pandemic’

Salisbury poisoning chemical training ‘prepared police for pandemic’

Wiltshire Police Federation chairman Mark Andrews said it was lucky the 2018 incident did not lead to mass casualties.

Meerkats react positively to return of zoo visitors after lockdown – study

Meerkats react positively to return of zoo visitors after lockdown – study

The animals showed increased positive social interactions with one another, such as play and social grooming.

Former Wiltshire public health chief recalls Sturgess poisoning ‘disbelief’

Former Wiltshire public health chief recalls Sturgess poisoning ‘disbelief’

Tracy Daszkiewicz said the death of Dawn Sturgess ‘absolutely floored her’.

Coronavirus could be used for biological attacks, expert warns

Coronavirus could be used for biological attacks, expert warns

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon said Covid-19 had caused more of a shock than the Second World War.

Domestic abusers to be targeted with non-fatal strangulation offence

Domestic abusers to be targeted with non-fatal strangulation offence

The Government said it would introduce the legislation as an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill being debated in Parliament.

One year on: Key dates in Scotland’s battle against coronavirus

One year on: Key dates in Scotland’s battle against coronavirus

The first case of Covid-19 was confirmed on March 1, 2020.

Blanket of bluebells shot wins South Downs National Park photography contest

Blanket of bluebells shot wins South Downs National Park photography contest

The UK has more than half of the world’s population of bluebells.

Timeline: The Salisbury poisonings three years on

Timeline: The Salisbury poisonings three years on

The attack, using the nerve agent Novichok, is said to have been carried out by Russia.

One year since first Covid-19 case confirmed in Scotland

One year since first Covid-19 case confirmed in Scotland

The PA news agency looks at how life has changed over the last year.

Defence Secretary: Threat of more chemical attacks in wake of Novichok poisoning

Defence Secretary: Threat of more chemical attacks in wake of Novichok poisoning

Ben Wallace issued the warning three years on from the poisoning in Salisbury.

Lockdown support by Big Issue to its vendors tops £1 million

Lockdown support by Big Issue to its vendors tops £1 million

Vendors have been unable to sell the magazine on the streets during the lockdowns.

Wallace warns of chemical weapons proliferation following Salisbury attack

Wallace warns of chemical weapons proliferation following Salisbury attack

The Defence Secretary says Russia remains an ‘adversary’ following the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia.

What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

More Budget speculation features among Sunday’s front page stories.

Key questions answered on rail fares rise

Key questions answered on rail fares rise

Train travel across Britain becomes more expensive on Monday.

Budget: £5bn business grants for firms hit hardest by Covid

Budget: £5bn business grants for firms hit hardest by Covid

The Government is braced for the possibility of a rebellion from Tory MPs over any tax rises.

First above inflation rail fares rise in eight years

First above inflation rail fares rise in eight years

Ticket prices in England and Wales will increase by an average of around 2.6%.

Labour calls for ‘jobs promise’ to prevent ‘lost generation’ to Covid

Labour calls for ‘jobs promise’ to prevent ‘lost generation’ to Covid

All 16 to 24-year-olds out of work or education for six months would be helped into employment or study under Labour’s plan.

Residents asked not to return home immediately following detonation of bomb

Residents asked not to return home immediately following detonation of bomb

The blast in Exeter could be heard for miles.

Police name man stabbed to death in Paddington Green

Police name man stabbed to death in Paddington Green

A Section 60 order granting police additional stop and search powers has been enacted in the area until 2pm on Sunday.

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