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College changes name of China centre following transparency criticism

College changes name of China centre following transparency criticism

College changes name of China centre following transparency criticism

31 May 2022

Jesus’ College’s centre on China will need to state its commitment to academic freedom on its website, a review says.


Average cost of petrol up nearly 3p per litre in a week

Average cost of petrol up nearly 3p per litre in a week

Average cost of petrol up nearly 3p per litre in a week

31 May 2022

Government figures show the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts was a record 170.4p on Monday.


Knitters create life-size woollen Queen ahead of Jubilee celebrations

Knitters create life-size woollen Queen ahead of Jubilee celebrations

Knitters create life-size woollen Queen ahead of Jubilee celebrations

31 May 2022

The figure, accompanied by a pet corgi, was made by Holmes Chapel Community Yarn Bombers.


Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales lowest since summer 2021

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales lowest since summer 2021

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales lowest since summer 2021

31 May 2022

It follows sharp falls in the number of infections and hospital patients.


Tributes to ‘funny, loving’ boy, 15, who was stabbed to death

Tributes to ‘funny, loving’ boy, 15, who was stabbed to death

Tributes to ‘funny, loving’ boy, 15, who was stabbed to death

31 May 2022

Zane Smart died after an incident in Wolverhampton on May 27.


Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate since 2005

Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate since 2005

Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate since 2005

31 May 2022

The annual growth rate of credit card borrowing in April was 11.6%, marking the highest rate since November 2005, the Bank of England said.


Ireland facing ‘new era’ of higher energy costs, Martin warns

Ireland facing ‘new era’ of higher energy costs, Martin warns

Ireland facing ‘new era’ of higher energy costs, Martin warns

31 May 2022

European Union leaders have agreed to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow.


Retired police officer’s hospital bed death was an ‘avoidable accident’

Retired police officer’s hospital bed death was an ‘avoidable accident’

Retired police officer’s hospital bed death was an ‘avoidable accident’

31 May 2022

Max Dingle was found with his head trapped between the rails and mattress of his hospital bed, an inquest heard.


In Pictures: Early risers glimpse final rehearsals for Platinum Jubilee Pageant

In Pictures: Early risers glimpse final rehearsals for Platinum Jubilee Pageant

In Pictures: Early risers glimpse final rehearsals for Platinum Jubilee Pageant

31 May 2022

Sunday’s pageant will mark the finale of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.


Tax relief for oil and gas firms ‘could have insulated two million homes’

Tax relief for oil and gas firms ‘could have insulated two million homes’

Tax relief for oil and gas firms ‘could have insulated two million homes’

31 May 2022

Climate think tank E3G says homes could have saved an average of £342 on bills if the ‘lost revenue’ had been spent on energy efficiency instead.


James Bond star Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale

James Bond star Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale

James Bond star Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale

31 May 2022

The auction has been called a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.


Leadsom accuses Johnson of ‘unacceptable failings of leadership’

Leadsom accuses Johnson of ‘unacceptable failings of leadership’

Leadsom accuses Johnson of ‘unacceptable failings of leadership’

31 May 2022

The former Cabinet minister said Tory MPs need to decide how they can restore confidence in the Government following the Sue Gray report.


GSK strikes deal to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax

GSK strikes deal to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax

GSK strikes deal to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax

31 May 2022

It comes as the UK pharmaceutical business seeks to bolster its vaccine operation as part of a shake-up of its portfolio.


Education Secretary heckled by LGBT protesters

Education Secretary heckled by LGBT protesters

Education Secretary heckled by LGBT protesters

31 May 2022

Warwick University’s LGBT group, Warwick Pride, said Nadhim Zahawi ‘plays a significant role in institutional transphobia’.


Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

31 May 2022

Andy Cooke, chief inspector of constabulary, said he wanted more of a focus on neighbourhood policing and ‘putting doors in to catch people’.


Government ‘hasn’t prepared’ for rise in demand for foreign holidays

Government ‘hasn’t prepared’ for rise in demand for foreign holidays

Government ‘hasn’t prepared’ for rise in demand for foreign holidays

31 May 2022

Airline passengers have been hit by cancellations and long delays at airports for several months, with the situation appearing to worsen this week.


Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

31 May 2022

Snape Maltings Concert Hall is close to Sheeran’s Suffolk home and was chosen as the venue for his Radio 1 Big Weekend gig last year.


MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

31 May 2022

Under the current system, students from Hong Kong face paying £22,831 a year more than domestic students for university fees.


B&M hires new boss as discount retailer posts fall in sales

B&M hires new boss as discount retailer posts fall in sales

B&M hires new boss as discount retailer posts fall in sales

31 May 2022

Current chief financial officer Alex Russo will take over as chief executive next year.


Online fashion firm Missguided collapses into administration

Online fashion firm Missguided collapses into administration

Online fashion firm Missguided collapses into administration

31 May 2022

The company called in administrators from Teneo after it was issued with a winding-up petition by suppliers owed millions of pounds.


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