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Teenager follows in footsteps of sisters by gaining first class degree

Teenager follows in footsteps of sisters by gaining first class degree

Cathum Safi has finished his biomedical science degree at the age of 19.

Belfast nurse heads up coronavirus centre in world’s largest refugee camp

Belfast nurse heads up coronavirus centre in world’s largest refugee camp

Rachel Fletcher is working in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh where nearly one million Rohingya refugees are housed.

More than £1m spent on private hire cars by Department for Education

More than £1m spent on private hire cars by Department for Education

The figures were provided in response to a written parliamentary question by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran.

Raab accuses China of ‘gross human rights abuses’ against Uighurs

Raab accuses China of ‘gross human rights abuses’ against Uighurs

China’s ambassador to the UK warned of a ‘resolute response’ if Britain imposes sanctions on Chinese officials.

Beatrice’s wedding included bride and groom’s favourite flowers

Beatrice’s wedding included bride and groom’s favourite flowers

Her bouquet was created by Patrice Van Helden Oakes, who also designed the wedding flowers for Princess Eugenie.

Parents in ‘impossible position’ over return to offices, warns Starmer

Parents in ‘impossible position’ over return to offices, warns Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said that ‘proper support’ is needed for parents to get back to work.

Rise in self-harm incidents at immigration detention centres criticised

Rise in self-harm incidents at immigration detention centres criticised

The figures were published in response to a written parliamentary question from the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey.

UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

The Foreign Secretary said the UK will hold Russia to account for its actions.

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was put in lockdown.

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

The PM says he does not believe it will be necessary but should be held in reserve like the nuclear deterrent.

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Mr Dunn died when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base.

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

An alliance including The Big Issue and Shelter has called for a halt to evictions of anyone affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

The Government announced it is building 35 new special free schools.

Dividend pay-outs crash £22bn lower in second quarter

Dividend pay-outs crash £22bn lower in second quarter

Headline dividends for the quarter to the end of June fell 57.2% to £16.1 billion, about £22 billion less than in the second quarter of 2019.

Manufacturers call for furlough scheme extension as firms eye job cuts

Manufacturers call for furlough scheme extension as firms eye job cuts

Make UK said the number of companies planning to make redundancies in the next six months has risen to 53%.

Red kites make ‘triumphant comeback’ to England in just three decades

Red kites make ‘triumphant comeback’ to England in just three decades

Conservationists are marking the 30th anniversary of a ‘radical’ reintroduction scheme to bring the birds of prey back to English skies.

Lockdown sparks archaeological finds in back gardens

Lockdown sparks archaeological finds in back gardens

Experts have told gardeners not to be embarrassed to check whether their discoveries are significant.

Chinese firm shelves plans to build TikTok HQ in Britain – report

Chinese firm shelves plans to build TikTok HQ in Britain – report

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has been in talks with the Department for International Trade and No 10 to establish a worldwide base in Britain.

Met Police releases body cam footage of attempt to disperse illegal music event

Met Police releases body cam footage of attempt to disperse illegal music event

Two officers suffered injuries during the operation in north London on Friday.

What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

Pictures from Princess Beatrice’s wedding feature on many of today’s front pages.

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