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Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.