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Farage wants 18-year-olds to play DARTS, rather than study maths
Darts on the curriculum? If Nigel Farage had things his way, our school pupils would be doing their homework in The Nag's Head.
TV doctor Hilary Jones blasts Government over ‘at risk of collapse’ NHS
The GP said the health service is in crisis and warned it could be ‘finished’ if the Government does not act.
Geordie Greig appointed editor-in-chief of The Independent
The former Daily Mail editor has taken over at the online publication with immediate effect.
Watch: New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister
It comes as rail workers continue a 48 hour strike, with more stoppages planned this month in the transport industry, NHS and civil service.
Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’
Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.
Richard Madeley defends ‘unprofessional’ row with Mick Lynch
“They accuse me of interrupting them and not letting them finish, but you’ve already started off on the wrong path.”
Windy weather puts British grid close to 100% zero carbon operation
New records were set on December 30 for wind power generation and share of zero carbon electricity on the grid.
Julia Hartley-Brewer digs to Australia as she defends use of Greta Thunberg ‘autistic insult’
Well, that clears that up then...
Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said testing passengers arriving from China is about ‘collecting information’ on the virus.