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Many fans have been following the story of Punch the monkey after he was rejected by his mother at a zoo in Japan

Naga Munchetty delivered a heartwarming update about Punch the monkey after he was rejected by his mother and bullied by the other monkeys at a zoo in Japan.

On Saturday’s BBC Breakfast, Naga and Charlie Stayt provided a “positive” update about the beloved monkey, who has gone viral on social media.

Charlie began, “Now, you may be familiar with the story of Punch. That’s the baby monkey that was given a cuddly toy.”

As images of Punch appeared on screen, the host continued, “There he is, after he was rejected by his family at the zoo in Japan. A bit worried about him.”

Naga went on, “We have an update there, a positive update. Keepers have gradually been reintroducing Punch to the macaque troop, and it seems he’s parted ways with his stuffed orangutan as one of the adult females has taken him under her wing.

“She grooms him, she holds him. Punch has even been spotted playing with some of the younger members of the troop as well.”

As a video of Punch was shown hanging from a branch, Naga added, “I think it kind of comes a bit more naturally to Punch. He’s doing well.”

“And that’s good to see,” Charlie chimed in.

Viewers also took to social media to share their thoughts on the sweet update, with one writing, “That’s great news – however, can we petition the zoo to change and include some greenery and trees in the enclosure for them? It’s a concrete jungle, and no natural foliage for them.”

Another suggested, “Can the BBC Verify team investigate?”

While a third added, “Aw, I am so glad.”

Elsewhere in the programme, BBC Breakfast spoke with the family of missing student Jack O’Sullivan, with his mother issuing a new heartbreaking plea.

“Even at three, four o’clock in the morning, it could be that somebody has inadvertently seen something and not realised the significance, even after all this time,” Jack’s mum, Catherine, shared.

“But he hasn’t been abducted by an alien, you know, and he’s vanished into thin air. So I genuinely myself, feel that somebody does know more than what we do.”

BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One.

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WHEN it comes to value for money, Premier Inns are great – and thanks to a new breakfast offer, they are even better.

Guests who book by February 13 will get free breakfast for themselves and everyone who stays with them, for each day of their stay.

To benefit from the offer, guests must book a ‘Non-Flex’ room by February 13, for a stay between February 20 and May 14.

Breakfast at Premier Inn includes sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, yoghurt, granola, toast and ham, fresh fruit, pastries, pancakes and juice.

Oh and the coffee and tea are unlimited.

The offer is also only available via a promotional link, which you will get via email if signed up to Premier Inn’s newsletter.

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A Premier Inn Non-Flex booking means that you pay now and no amendments or refunds are allowed.

It is the hotel chain’s least flexible rate, but often is cheaper than other rates.

Breakfast at a Premier Inn hotel usually costs £10.99 and up to two kids eat for free when an adult purchases a breakfast.

If you don’t want the cooked breakfast though, you could opt for the continental breakfast with fruit, pastries and lighter options, as well as tea and coffee, for £8.99 per person.

In May last year, Premier Inn revealed plans to transform a vacant office block in south east London into a 400-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel.

Hub by Premier Inn hotels are designed to be great value stays in central destinations, with a space efficient design and modern amenities.

The planned 400-room Hub by Premier Inn hotel is set to be the first one south of the River Thames.

There are plans to transform a former office building at 35 Red Lion Square in Holborn into a 165-room hub by Premier Inn and Phoenix House in Vauxhall to a 180-bed Premier Inn as well.

There are over 800 Premier Inn hotels across the UK, so there are plenty to choose from.

Rooms can cost as little as £35 per night.

For example, you could head to Premier Inn Bournemouth Central hotel on February 15 for one night for £49.

Alternatively, on the same date, head to Premier Inn Chipping Norton for £59.

In other hotel news, there is an affordable hotel with ‘compact luxury’ rooms in the middle of London – and it has free cheese and wine hours.

Plus, 12 of our favourite UK hotels to visit this year – from cosy farm retreats to £55 all-inclusives in London.