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Fifth of university applicants missed 20 days of school this year, report finds

More than a fifth of A-level students applying for university this year missed at least 20 days of school due to Covid-1...

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‘Ravaged’ social care sector needs more money before year is out – MPs

England’s “ravaged” adult social care sector urgently needs more money from Government before the year is out, MPs...

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Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds ‘knowledge gap’

A charity has launched a series of gynaecological health lesson plans for teachers as research suggests a “knowledge g...

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Rising levels of depression among Year 7 starters, study finds

Children who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression than those who ...

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HPV jab ‘may ward off cervical cancer in women with pre-cancerous cells’

Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix might benefit from being given the HPV vaccine, a new study suggests....

Sport

Premier League players won't take the knee ahead of every game

Premier League players will no longer take the knee ahead of every match, but remain committed to fighting racism and al...

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BT chief urged to meet union over pay dispute

Senior Labour MPs have written to the chief executive of BT, urging him to intervene in a pay dispute which has sparked ...

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DUP cannot give timetable for return to powersharing, says Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he cannot set out a timetable for his party’s return to devolved powersharin...

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Cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain checked by inspectors

Inspectors have boarded the first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbour after the vessel anchor...

Business

Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production

Gaming giant Nintendo has said a drop in sales and profits in its latest financial results is down to global supply chai...