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North of England ‘suffering brain drain as graduates flock to cities’

Ethnic minorities and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to move away from where they grew up, a report finds.

Decision expected on fresh inquest into death of woman who had benefits stopped

Jodey Whiting took her own life two weeks after her disability benefits were stopped by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Boris Johnson to chair first meeting of new-look Cabinet

Boris Johnson’s shake-up of his ministerial team continued in the lower ranks.

What the papers say – September 17

Covid rules and the defence pact lead many of Friday’s papers.

Scientists trialling whether children need second coronavirus vaccine

The study will seek to recruit 360 volunteers who will be enrolled in one of four arms of the study.

No single best choice for currency in independent Scotland, think tank says

The Institute for Government has published new papers on borrowing and currency options for Scotland if it voted to leave the UK.

Consumers need ‘significant’ support to embrace sustainable heating – survey

Householders are eager to tackle climate change but say costs and a lack of information is a barrier to decarbonising their homes.

Shake-up of Covid travel rules set to benefit double-jabbed holidaymakers

A major review of the coronavirus travel restrictions is expected on Friday.

Make crimes against women same priority for police as terrorism, watchdog says

HM Inspector of Constabulary cited major worries over how police deal with the ‘epidemic’ of violence against females, despite some improvements.

Two men charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The pair are to appear by video link before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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