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Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Oil and Gas UK estimated that 73% of the UK’s energy is still supplied by oil and gas.

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

One traveller wrote on Twitter that he was stuck in a three-hour queue for families with children on Tuesday.

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

The deputy First Minister tweeted that she is currently self-isolating and hopes to return to public duties next week.

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Defra confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the alpaca from New Zealand had been culled.

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

The overall winners, including the Grand Title winner, will be announced in October via a virtual awards ceremony.

‘It feels like yesterday’ – Royal fans remember Diana 24 years after she died

‘It feels like yesterday’ – Royal fans remember Diana 24 years after she died

Many of those visiting the Sunken Garden could recall exactly where they were when the news broke of her death in a Paris car crash.

XR occupies two central London bridges during second week of climate protests

XR occupies two central London bridges during second week of climate protests

The Metropolitan Police said 43 arrests had been made in connection with the protests as of 6.45pm on Tuesday, taking the total number to 469.

Government ‘intends’ to start booster programme in September

Government ‘intends’ to start booster programme in September

NHS officials are poised to start a booster campaign on September 6.

Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom

Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom

Those who have not already provided their birth date will receive a notification asking them to do so over the next few weeks.

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

Researchers say there is an alarming rise in the number of women reporting the non-traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Why is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US under strain?

Why is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US under strain?

There have been suggestions the close partnership is in turmoil.

Coffey resists calls from UK nations to keep £20 Universal Credit increase

Coffey resists calls from UK nations to keep £20 Universal Credit increase

The £20-a-week increase, introduced as a temporary measure during the coronavirus pandemic, is due to end in September.

Longer stays in hotels can harm mental health of Afghan evacuees, charity warns

Longer stays in hotels can harm mental health of Afghan evacuees, charity warns

Private landlords with suitable properties are encouraged to speak to their local authorities.

Sturgeon insists mandate for indyref2 is ‘undeniable’ after deal with Greens

Sturgeon insists mandate for indyref2 is ‘undeniable’ after deal with Greens

The First Minister was speaking as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.

Greens will no longer be entitled to FMQs slot as leaders enter government

Greens will no longer be entitled to FMQs slot as leaders enter government

Holyrood’s Presiding Officer set out changes to the allocation of time at First Minister’s Questions.

Cambridge academics to offer extra tuition to state school pupils amid pandemic

Cambridge academics to offer extra tuition to state school pupils amid pandemic

The pilot programme for maths, physics and chemistry students will include a residential stay at a university college.

Johnny Rotten slams ‘dumbfounding’ court ruling on use of Sex Pistols songs

Johnny Rotten slams ‘dumbfounding’ court ruling on use of Sex Pistols songs

Danny Boyle is directing a new TV drama titled Pistol.

Michelle O’Neill self-isolating after contracting Covid-19

Michelle O’Neill self-isolating after contracting Covid-19

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister said she hopes to return to public duties next week.

How will Afghans be able to rebuild their lives in the UK?

How will Afghans be able to rebuild their lives in the UK?

The Government has launched a plan dubbed Operation Warm Welcome and Victoria Atkins has been appointed the new Minister for Afghan Resettlement.

Acute medics warn the NHS is facing ‘winter-like pressures’ in summer

Acute medics warn the NHS is facing ‘winter-like pressures’ in summer

A record number of patients are on the NHS waiting list.

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