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Great Barrier Reef under stress after ‘most extensive coral bleaching ever’
Forecasts suggest there will be further episodes of thermal stress.
Watchdog urged to investigate Tory ‘Islamophobia crisis’ with new dossier
The Tories have committed to an inquiry into all forms of discrimination within the party.
The poorest fifth of the British population “no better off than they were in 2004-05”
An emphasis on boosting the national minimum wage while cutting back on benefits has left low-income families worse off after their basic living costs are taken into account.
Lettuce grown in space is safe and nutritious, say astronauts
Some plants were even richer in a number of elements, including potassium, sodium and zinc, although they did have higher levels of bacteria.
Serving Met Police officer arrested for ‘membership of right wing terror group’
The officer, who works in ‘frontline policing’, has been taken to a south London police station, where he remains in custody.
Probation officers ‘do not understand risk to public in too many cases’
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation said ‘serious concerns remain’ about probation services in the West Midlands.
BBC licence fee has a future, says director-general
The end of the licence fee has been mooted by the Government, with a threat to turn the BBC into a subscription service.
Phasing out of badger culls promised as cattle TB vaccine set to be deployed
The Government has announced the next phase of its strategy to tackle the disease in livestock.
Coronavirus: Commuters opt for makeshift face covers despite official advice
One woman was spotted wearing a box on her head on the Jubilee line.