The pingdemic: more than 500,000 people told to self-isolate by NHS app
A total of 520,194 self-isolation alerts were sent in the most recent week, the highest number since the phone app’s…
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How the Amazon rainforest now emits more carbon than it absorbs
Even after excluding forest fires, parts of the Amazon rainforest are now net emitters of carbon.
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How Emmanuel Macron’s “health passes” have led to a surge in vaccine bookings in France
The French president’s plan to limit freedoms for the unvaccinated has led to a record rise in appointments.
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Two of the three hottest ever temperatures on Earth were recorded this year
California’s Death Valley has broken the all-time world air temperature record with 54.44°C.
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UK Covid-19 rates are the highest of any European country after Cyprus
Coronavirus cases in Britain have reached their highest level since January with 221,000 in the last week.
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England and Wales have the lowest number of public holidays in Europe
A snap bank holiday if England win the Euro 2020 final will still leave it far behind other countries.
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How Universal Credit is one of the least generous welfare systems in Europe
Even with the temporary £20 increase, Universal Credit represents just 18 per cent of average weekly earnings.
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The most-watched England football matches
Will England vs Denmark surpass the 25 million mark?
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