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Conservative former minister Crispin Blunt said the longer the uncertainty over the Gender Recognition Act, the worse that fear and anger had become.

Criminals have adjusted their scams to exploit the Covid-19 crisis, with offers of fake goods for sale and bogus holiday refunds.

The naming of the 24 infant gorillas will take place virtually due to the pandemic.

Researchers believe the system will build trust in the use of robots on and under rigs.

Nadia Whittome and two colleagues were removed from their junior roles following the Overseas Operations Bill vote.

The 52-year-old German former tennis star pleaded not guilty to 19 charges of failing to disclose money and property between May 2017 and June 2017.

Suella Braverman faced calls to resign but accused opponents of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill of being unpatriotic.

John Whittingdale made the claim in response to a question from a Labour MP.

Customers who book a flight before midnight on Thursday for travel up to December 14 on selected routes will get a second ticket at no extra charge.

Barrister Alexandra Wilson tried to enter a courtroom but was told to leave and wait outside.

The messages sent by Peter Murrell reportedly called for pressure to be put on police investigating former first minister Alex Salmond.

Lewis Pugh, who is also UN patron of the oceans, said the Government should work consistently to reach the target.

April was the worst month for coronavirus-related staff sickness in NHS England.

Some supermarkets have reintroduced store safety measures and addressed concerns of another surge in demand for essential groceries.

The Health Secretary said he found out about the chief scientific adviser’s shareholdings, reportedly worth £600,000, from a newspaper.

The number of adults aged 100 rose 11% from the previous year, according to official estimates of the very old.

NHS Digital data showed one in 10 children aged two are still unvaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.

Volunteers will reportedly be inoculated with a vaccine, and receive a ‘challenge’ dose of the virus that causes Covid-19 under controlled conditions.

The app uses Bluetooth to log close contact with others to help with contact tracing and a new QR code system for checking in at venues.

The 24-hour closure of the Port of Calais began at 8am on Thursday.