On reopening schools, theoretical science has failed us
“The widespread resistance to the early reopening of schools has its roots in our demonstrable overconfidence in theoretical science to…
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Johnson: Track and trace will be in place by 1 June
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the government will have its coronavirus track and trace system ready by 1 June, the…
ByPilot union chief says airlines exaggerating impact of pandemic in order to cut jobs
The head of a union that represents around 85 per cent of all UK commercial pilots has accused airlines of…
ByRolls-Royce to cut 9,000 jobs, many in the UK
Derby-based engineering firm Rolls-Royce plans to cut 9,000 jobs, with the majority of the losses expected in the UK. The…
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Track and trace system may not be fully developed for “several weeks“, justice secretary admits
The government’s coronavirus track and trace system may not be fully operational for several weeks, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has admitted,…
ByPatel plans to double maximum sentence for coughing at police officers
Home Secretary Priti Patel wants to double the maximum sentence for anybody that coughs at a police officer, she has…
ByThousands of cancer patients will die early because of delayed treatment, study warns
The coronavirus pandemic could cause nearly 5,000 cancer patients to die earlier than expected because of delays in their treatment,…
ByUniversity of Cambridge to hold all lectures online over the next academic year
Students at the University of Cambridge will not attend any face-to-face lectures next year because of coronavirus. Some small groups…
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