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One in seven Covid-positive children have symptoms 15 weeks on, study finds

One in seven Covid-positive children have symptoms 15 weeks on, study finds

The research looked at almost 7,000 children in England aged 11 to 17.

Oxford retains its place at the top of global university rankings

Oxford retains its place at the top of global university rankings

Covid-19 and Brexit have provided ‘new challenges’ for UK universities, experts say.

Piers Morgan asks about GMB return after Ofcom clears his Meghan comments

Piers Morgan asks about GMB return after Ofcom clears his Meghan comments

The presenter was not in breach of the broadcasting code with his remarks about the Oprah Winfrey interview.

Wetherspoons apologises after beer hit by supply chain issues

Wetherspoons apologises after beer hit by supply chain issues

The pub chain confirmed that some branches failed to receive deliveries of Carling and Coors.

TikTok rolls out new online safety advice for parents

TikTok rolls out new online safety advice for parents

The social media platform has worked with Internet Matters to create in-app guidance for parents and caregivers.

Britons splash out over bank holiday weekend as card use hits 21-month high

Britons splash out over bank holiday weekend as card use hits 21-month high

Payment numbers rose compared to the same long weekend two years ago.

Eight in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Eight in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka admits driving offences

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka admits driving offences

The 23-year-old right-back pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance.

1,000 neighbour noise complaints a day during pandemic – research

1,000 neighbour noise complaints a day during pandemic – research

The number of complaints has risen more than a quarter compared to pre-pandemic times, UK council figures show.

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison

Attempts to keep him behind bars for longer have failed.

Job vacancies surge, say recruiters

Job vacancies surge, say recruiters

Reed reported two million jobs advertised on its site so far this year, more than in the whole of 2020.

Benjamin Mendy to remain in custody ahead of potential rape trial

Benjamin Mendy to remain in custody ahead of potential rape trial

A bail application for the Manchester City footballer has been refused.

Second 10ft python found in country lane

Second 10ft python found in country lane

The first snake was spotted in Conington in Cambridgeshire on Friday, with the second found yards away on Monday.

Murder suspect stabbed girlfriend and associate in the neck, court told

Murder suspect stabbed girlfriend and associate in the neck, court told

Lee Peacock, 49, entered no pleas during a brief hearing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

Weekly Covid deaths four times higher than this time last year, figures show

Weekly Covid deaths four times higher than this time last year, figures show

There were 571 fatalities in England and Wales where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate in the week ending August 20.

Good Morning Britain cleared by Ofcom over Piers Morgan’s comments about Meghan

Good Morning Britain cleared by Ofcom over Piers Morgan’s comments about Meghan

The TV presenter sparked controversy when he said he did not believe her claims in her interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Manufacturers shrug off shortages to beat expectations in August

Manufacturers shrug off shortages to beat expectations in August

The manufacturing sector saw strong growth last month, a new survey has shown.

Booster jabs should be for most vulnerable and not widespread, says expert

Booster jabs should be for most vulnerable and not widespread, says expert

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has said it is ‘still very much our intention to roll out the booster programme’ this month.

Team behind Oxford/AstraZeneca jab to be honoured at GQ Men of the Year Awards

Team behind Oxford/AstraZeneca jab to be honoured at GQ Men of the Year Awards

This year’s ceremony will also see Sir Anthony Hopkins honoured.

Ex-rugby player to run 48 marathons in 30 days in memory of mother

Ex-rugby player to run 48 marathons in 30 days in memory of mother

William Goodge will run from Cornwall to Cumbria in aid of Macmillan as a tribute to his mother, who died from cancer.

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