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Pope cancels event as he falls ill as Italy battles coronavirus crisis
It comes amid an outbreak of the strain of coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – in Italy that has infected more than 400 people.
Immigration to UK from non-EU countries hits record levels
Immigration for study is now said to be the main reason for migration.
Dame Helen Mirren ‘applauds’ Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties
Harry and Meghan have announced they want to pursue financial independence.
Trump puts ‘Science-Denier’ Mike Pence in charge of tackling Coronavirus, Twitter reacts
Maybe not the best choice...
School system ‘highly socially segregated’
Figures from the Sutton Trust suggest secondary school head teachers and parents are concerned about the social make-up of schools.
Report highlights ‘utterly devastating’ cases of sexual abuse in care homes
The social care watchdog is calling on providers to ensure residents are protected from sexual harm.
Private healthcare provider NMC Health shares suspended after accounting scandal
The FTSE 100 firm fired its chief executive on Wednesday.
Engineers believe new tech will stop internet connection problems on trains
Academics have developed a flat panel antenna which links with satellites to provide continuous connectivity.
Rocky planet 124 light years away ‘could have right conditions to sustain life’
It's just over twice the size of Earth and orbits within its star's habitable zone - meaning it could be a 'waterworld' of vast lakes and seas