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Melbourne earthquake: Unusually strong tremor hits southeast Australia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has hit south-east Australia causing damage in Melbourne.

MPs say government must overhaul child poverty strategy

A report released by the work and pensions committee today said the government must commit to a cross-departmental child poverty strategy. The report is the first part of the committee’s wide-ranging inquiry into children in poverty underscores the impact of poverty in childhood for children’s lived experiences now and in adulthood, including in health and…

Energy crisis: Taxpayers to pay ‘tens of millions’ to get CO2 pumping again amid soaring gas prices

The government's deal with CF Fertilisers to restart carbon dioxide production could cost taxpayers "tens of millions" of pounds, a minister has revealed.

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

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.

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