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First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

First gene-edited livestock created that can serve as ‘surrogate sires’ – study

14 September 2020

Researchers say the development could speed up the spread of desirable characteristics in livestock and improve food production.


‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

‘Unusual’ sites on heritage list to mark Battle of Britain 80th anniversary

14 September 2020

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has listed four new sites and upgraded three others as part of wider commemorations.


Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’

14 September 2020

Kath McLeod joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in 1942, after the battle’s conclusion, but continued to carry out a role that saved many lives.


Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

Battle of Britain exhibition ‘preserves stories fading fast from living memory’

14 September 2020

John Delaney, curator at the Imperial War Museum, said the exhibition aims to capture local and personal aspects of the operations at RAF Duxford.


Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

Uber’s appeal against TfL decision begins in London

14 September 2020

TfL rejected Uber’s application for a new London licence in November 2019 due to safety concerns.


I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

I’m a lucky Irishman, says last surviving member of ‘The Few’

14 September 2020

Group Captain John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway is now 101 years old and survived multiple dog fights during the Battle of Britain.


What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

14 September 2020

Tory divisions over Brexit and the latest pandemic developments lead Monday’s papers.


Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

13 September 2020

Tory ex-prime minister joins other former premiers in expressing concern.


‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

13 September 2020

More than 3,000 Covid-19 cases were recorded in the UK for the third day in a row on Sunday.


Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

13 September 2020

The hot weather comes as rules on socialising are tightened across England in a bid to halt the growing numbers of coronavirus cases.


Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

13 September 2020

A claim was staked on the prize in April, but Camelot has not yet revealed if it passed the validation process.


Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

13 September 2020

Sir Tom became a national treasure after raising millions for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden by his 100th birthday during lockdown.


Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

13 September 2020

His intervention came ahead of MPs debating the legislation on Monday, when the Bill returns to the Commons amid growing criticism.


Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

13 September 2020

Runners completed the 13.1 mile distance locally and joined in using the hashtag #GNRVirtual.


Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

13 September 2020

A report by the charity Independent Age found only 61% of those eligible are receiving the benefit.


Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

13 September 2020

Skincare and make-up were also popular purchases, with 26% and 18% of buyers investing in them respectively.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

13 September 2020

Bolton continues to record the highest rate, followed by Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn.


In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

13 September 2020

The Met Office said it would be a fine, warm and sunny for many.


Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

13 September 2020

Up to 40 barbers will be given training online as part of BarberTalk.


I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

13 September 2020

The mother-of-one was due to go on trial in Iran on Sunday but it was postponed at short notice.


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