Day: June 21, 2022
Government accused of hypocrisy over plans to cut limits on banking bosses’ pay
Outrage over ‘two sets of rules’ after ministers call for pay restraint in public sector
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Bats revealed to have ‘surprising’ long-term memory, recognise phone ringtone after four years
In further studies, scientists hope to understand when these memory skills actually help animals and when they could be a liability
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Two new Covid sub-variants are sparking global concern – what you need to know
BA.4 and BA.5 strains contain mutations evolved to target human lung cells, potentially making them more dangerous than other recent coronavirus sub-lineages
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Monkeypox cases in UK surge by 38% as hundreds of new infections detected
99 per cent of all infections are among men, says UK Health Security Agency
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Shoppers face £380 jump in grocery bills this year as inflation surges
Grocery costs up 8.3%, sending average annual bill up by £100 since April alone
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Brexit ‘completely’ to blame for airport chaos, says Ryanair boss – predicting summer-long disruption
‘This government couldn’t run a sweet shop’, says Michael O’Leary
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Scientists say inability to complete simple at-home test is linked to increased risk of early death
Researchers say standardised test for balance is not included in health checks of middle-aged and older people
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Exams: ‘Infuriating’ mistakes in GCSE and A levels see students wrongly told to ignore topics
‘The worry and stress this has caused is the last thing these young people need,’ education union leader says
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Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated – and signs you may have it
Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say
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Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated – and signs you may have it
Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say
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