NatureScot hails conservation success but draws criticism after revealing 115 animals were killed under licenceWild beavers have colonised lochs and rivers across the southern Highlands of Scotland after a sharp surge in their numbers.A survey by Natur…
The Covid vaccines mean we can start living again – in Britain, at least | Devi Sridhar
We made sacrifices to buy time for a scientific solution that has now arrived. Yet where jabs aren’t available, the crisis still ragesWe have all made sacrifices over the past 18 months. People have stayed home to protect others. Businesses have shutte…
Man charged with murder of Megan Newborough
Ross Macullam was arrested on suspicion of murder and rape after discovery of woman’s body in LeicestershireA man has been charged with the murder of 23-year-old Megan Newborough who was found dead on a country lane in Leicestershire on Sunday.Police s…
Covid contracts: inquiry to look into use of WhatsApp, says ICO
Information commissioner confirms Lord Bethell’s use of messaging app will be investigatedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Information Commissioner’s Office has confirmed it will look into the private use of WhatsApp and …
Jamaica calls for deportation flight from UK to be halted over Covid fears
High commissioner urges Home Office to stop flight after outbreak among those due to be onboardCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Jamaican government has called on the Home Office to halt a controversial deportation flight …
The Irish language can give us all a sense of home – if we save it from sectarianism | Susan McKay
A campaign to stop Belfast’s first Irish-language preschool shows how dysfunctional unionist politics has becomeThe hard men of Ulster loyalism are adept at spotting Trojan horses. Belfast’s first Irish-language preschool, planned to open in September,…
Artificial intelligence could be used to diagnose dementia
Researchers say AI tool could lead to earlier diagnoses that could improve patients’ outcomesIt’s been used to detect eye diseases, make medical diagnoses, and spot early signs of oesophageal cancer. Now it has been claimed artificial intelligence may …
Nearly 45% of A-level entries across UK awarded top grades
Schools celebrate record-breaking return for students in year disrupted by pandemicA-level results day – live news and reactionNearly 45% of A-level entries across the UK have been awarded top grades in A-level results, a record-breaking return for stu…
Predatory financial tactics are putting the very survival of the UK care system at risk | Christine Corlet Walker
The competitive, for-profit model means investor returns have become more important than quality care and worker payThe crisis in social care in the UK does not have just one cause, nor one simple solution. Chronic underfunding, an ageing population, t…
Workspace provider IWG buoyed by boom in hybrid working
Revenues from hiring of meeting rooms and day offices up by 40% as businesses adopt home-office splitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageInquiries for office space bounced back to pre-Covid levels in the second quarter, accordin…