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Sir Geoffrey Boycott silent on conviction criticism as he receives knighthood
The former England captain has been nominated by cricket fan Theresa May as she stepped down as PM.
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.
‘Oh Colin’ trends on Twitter as Brexiteer bemoans immigration queues
"This isn't the Brexit I voted for", he said.
100 million year old bee trapped in amber is oldest ever evidence of pollination, scientists say
With parasites clinging to it, the find is also the oldest evidence of bee parasitism that still affects them today.
Thousands of Brits sign Valentine’s Day card to EU
The card will be received by German Green MEP Terry Reintke, who last month set up the EU-UK Friendship group.
Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants
Research shows the top five tech companies in the UK avoided £1.3 billion in tax in 2018.
Islington GP surgery in London closed due to coronavirus outbreak
The Ritchie Street Health Centre, just a five minute walk from Angel tube station, will be closed until Friday, according to a post on its website
Climate change could wipe out half of planet’s animal & plant species by 2070
US researchers identified rising maximum temperatures as the key threat to animals and plants, which both face a similar risk of extinction.
Barclays boss ‘deeply regrets’ relationship with Epstein after sex conviction
Jes Staley had a professional relationship with the disgraced financier during his time running JP Morgan’s private bank.