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Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s deputy chief executive, said: “Changing our services to encourage customers to self-serve online wherever possible will allow our helpline advisers to focus support where it is most needed – helping those with complex tax queries and those who are vulnerable and need extra support.” Source link

Two Dundee mothers share their stories as scientists begin the search to find a vaccine for Strep A.

The actress says it was crucial to look “ugly and messy” in her new role in comedy series Big Mood. Source link

Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesUS troops withdraw: In May and June 2021, US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, as agreed under a deal Trump struck with the Taliban in 2020.Fighting surges: With less US troops there to support the Afghan army, the Taliban begins seizing swathes of territory.Afghan forces collapse: In August, the Afghan security forces largely collapsed, as they ran out of ammunition in many areas.People flee to Kabul: By mid-August, tens of thousands of people were desperate to escape the Taliban and were heading to the capital Kabul. Elsewhere, the Taliban were killing male family members who had worked for…

The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies. Source link

Sean Daly says it is a bonus knowing he helped free up a bed at Daisy Hill Hospital for someone else.

The BBC plans to sell ads on some of its podcasts, for UK listeners on sites such as Apple and Spotify. Source link

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it is the first time this has happened and calls for more aid. Source link

Ted Baker will continue to trade and customer orders will be fulfilled. Source link

The foundation bearing Benedict’s name said allergy management varies widely across English schools.It found one in three schools do not have an allergy policy in place, almost half rely on children having their own autoinjector pen and a quarter of schools provide no training on allergy symptoms, anaphylaxis or what to do in an emergency.Mrs Blythe said: “Current legislation makes only modest requests of schools and falls far below the recommended good practice outlined by clinicians, allergy charities and coroners.“Measures need to be put in place to keep children with allergies in England safe. What is in place now is…