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M25 protests: Priti Patel seeks injunction to crack down on ‘guerilla’ activism after days of chaos

Priti Patel said the Home Office is working with National Highways to take legal action against the Insulate Britain group

Discrimination considered more offensive than swear words, Ofcom survey suggests

The broadcast watchdog commissioned a survey looking at attitudes towards offensive language.

Duch Courage: Duchess of Cambridge tries out abseiling on a visit to Lake District

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Cathedral Quarry in Little Langdale, Cumbria

Pret A Manger welcomes London trade improving and plans 200 more UK sites

Pret A Manger’s boss has called the last fortnight in London “a bit of a turning point” in terms of trade bouncing back from the pandemic, and his firm is planning 200 more UK branch openings.

MPs say ministers have no plan to tackle child poverty as rates expected to rise

The committee said there had been a lack of clear leadership or focus on the issue.

Hoverflies navigate using sun and body clock, study suggests

In the mornings the insects keep the sun on their left, and then gradually adjust to maintain a southward route as the day goes on.

What the papers say – September 22

The latest from Boris Johnson’s visit to the US makes headlines.

Inquest to take place into Yorkshire Ripper’s death

The inquest into the death of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe will begin on Wednesday September 22.

110 million ‘unnecessary’ prescriptions dished out every year – report

The Government has pledged to crack down on unecessary prescriptions.

University staff to be balloted for strike action over pensions and pay

Students could face disruption to lessons on campus this term if University and College Union members back industrial action.

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