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‘Jaw dropping’ – Earth’s insect population ‘shrinks 27% in 30 years’
Insect declines are worst in North America, according to a new study.
Vulnerable children ‘hidden from sight’ during lockdown
Data published by the Children’s Commissioner aims to show the extent of vulnerable children in every local authority during the crisis.
Two Vietnamese children donate 20,000 masks to UK medical staff
Truong Thi Linh Nhan and Truong Cao Khoi used their “lucky money” to donate medical masks to help the UK tackle Covid-19.
Trump’s clashes with science again…& loses again
What the US president says and does often flies in the face of mainstream science.
Coronavirus test slots run out for second day as booking website reopens
Home testing kits and drive-through centre appointments are now listed as ‘unavailable’.
Bill Gates says ‘worst nightmare has come true’ with pandemic
The Microsoft co-founder has pledged to help produce billions of doses of vaccines to tackle Covid-19.
Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals
New data reveals a gap between Department of Health totals and death registrations.
Welsh First Minister reveals ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown
Mark Drakeford said he does not believe his plans undermine a UK-wide effort to end coronavirus restrictions.
Zoo owner fears he may have to euthanise animals as income drops
Others have also had to appeal for public donations to keep their animals fed.