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TikTok removed 90 million videos in last six months of 2020

TikTok removed 90 million videos in last six months of 2020

TikTok removed 90 million videos in last six months of 2020

The video-sharing app said it was making efforts to clamp down on misinformation during the pandemic.

Schoolgirl dresses up as different character each day to raise money for charity

Schoolgirl dresses up as different character each day to raise money for charity

Schoolgirl dresses up as different character each day to raise money for charity

Eight-year-old Pearl Parkin has recreated the looks of celebrities including Billie Eilish, David Bowie, Frida Kahlo and Lady Gaga.

Waiting lists will take many years to deal with, health chief warns

Waiting lists will take many years to deal with, health chief warns

Waiting lists will take many years to deal with, health chief warns

NHS Confederation chief executive Danny Mortimer said investment in people and facilities is needed.

Government focused on making Northern Ireland Protocol ‘work in positive way’

Government focused on making Northern Ireland Protocol ‘work in positive way’

Government focused on making Northern Ireland Protocol ‘work in positive way’

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said the new Irish Sea trading arrangements offer ‘huge competitive advantages’ for the region.

Owner of Downton Abbey stately home hits out at coronavirus road map

Owner of Downton Abbey stately home hits out at coronavirus road map

Owner of Downton Abbey stately home hits out at coronavirus road map

The Countess of Carnarvon questioned why indoor shopping is likely to be opened before tourist attractions.

Dettol maker cleans up with record growth amid health crisis

Dettol maker cleans up with record growth amid health crisis

Dettol maker cleans up with record growth amid health crisis

Reckitt Benckiser said like-for-like revenues surged by 11.8% to £14 billion.

Education Secretary does not rule out lengthening school days for Covid catch-up

Education Secretary does not rule out lengthening school days for Covid catch-up

Education Secretary does not rule out lengthening school days for Covid catch-up

Further details over assessments for pupils are due ‘in the next few days’ according to Gavin Williamson.

Fewer students dropping out of university, figures show

Fewer students dropping out of university, figures show

Fewer students dropping out of university, figures show

At some universities, more than a fifth of young UK full-time students did not continue into the 2019-20 academic year.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Covid ‘healing’ methods spark NHS medical director response

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Covid ‘healing’ methods spark NHS medical director response

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Covid ‘healing’ methods spark NHS medical director response

The Hollywood star-turned-lifestyle guru recently revealed she had Covid-19.

Health and care workers have ‘professional responsibility’ over vaccines – Van-Tam

Health and care workers have ‘professional responsibility’ over vaccines – Van-Tam

Health and care workers have ‘professional responsibility’ over vaccines – Van-Tam

In a wide-ranging interview, Prof Van-Tam said he does not mind being called ‘JVT’ by Government ministers.

Rare mouse deer born at zoo weighing just 13 ounces

Rare mouse deer born at zoo weighing just 13 ounces

Rare mouse deer born at zoo weighing just 13 ounces

Keepers at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire say the rare Javan chevrotain mouse deer calf is doing well.

Beatlemania on the syllabus for new Masters degree

Beatlemania on the syllabus for new Masters degree

Beatlemania on the syllabus for new Masters degree

The MA will take in studies about the heritage, tourism and culture sectors as a whole, the University of Liverpool said.

Life in lockdown: How to make the most of your leftovers

Life in lockdown: How to make the most of your leftovers

Life in lockdown: How to make the most of your leftovers

Chefs and health food experts explain how to make your food last longer.

Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to 72 hours, study shows

Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to 72 hours, study shows

Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to 72 hours, study shows

Researchers looked at how coronavirus behaves on three fabrics commonly used in the healthcare industry.

Rural users testing Elon Musk’s satellite broadband reveal ‘amazing’ improvement

Rural users testing Elon Musk’s satellite broadband reveal ‘amazing’ improvement

Rural users testing Elon Musk’s satellite broadband reveal ‘amazing’ improvement

With more than 1,000 Starlink satellites now in orbit, dreams of rural areas receiving broadband speeds similar to cities could become a reality.

HS2 will not be a ‘rich man’s railway’

HS2 will not be a ‘rich man’s railway’

HS2 will not be a ‘rich man’s railway’

Mark Thurston, chief executive of HS2 Ltd, said the ticketing structure will ensure trains can be used by ‘all working people’.

Heathrow warns further jobs could go without support after record £2bn loss

Heathrow warns further jobs could go without support after record £2bn loss

Heathrow warns further jobs could go without support after record £2bn loss

The west London airport has already axed around 1,700 roles to cut costs amid the pandemic.

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