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Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:51:15 GMT
Firms warn of price rises as energy bills soar
High energy costs could put up goods prices, say firms, with households already facing bigger gas bills.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:01:10 GMT
Islamic State mother Nicole Jack says 'don't sweep us under carpet'
Nicole Jack, who joined IS in 2015, says she is "out of sight, out of mind" in a camp in Syria.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:19:27 GMT
Prince Andrew to receive Epstein-Giuffre agreement
His legal team believes the sealed document will end a case brought by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:10:53 GMT
Afghanistan war: Services mark 20th anniversary of UK operations
Wreaths were laid at dawn in memory of the 457 British servicemen and women who were killed.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:03:51 GMT
Council tax could rise by £220, say researchers
Households in England could see bills jump within three years, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:47:27 GMT
Nestle admits supply chain issues ahead of Christmas
The maker of Quality Street says it is 'working hard' to make sure chocolates are available.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:43:20 GMT
James Bond star Daniel Craig gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The outgoing James Bond actor says it is "an absolute honour to be walked all over in Hollywood".

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:31:56 GMT
Stink bug discovery raises fears of threat to crops
The lone insect found in Surrey may be a stowaway or part of an undiscovered population.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:01:51 GMT
Andy Murray appeals for help to find wedding ring
Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:50:22 GMT
Covid: New parents still struggling to access support, MPs say
The Commons Petition Committee wants the government to publish a "dedicated Covid recovery strategy".

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:28:24 GMT
Covid-19: End-of-furlough job cuts 'have not happened', and jabs reach Antarctica
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:00:03 GMT
Study reveals why some people get Covid toe condition
Scientists have investigated how the chilblain-like lesions arise in some people who catch Covid.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:49:55 GMT
Why are some footballers vaccine hesitant & what happens next?
With the Premier League, club managers, politicians and football authorities all encouraging vaccinations, why are some players still hesitant - and what can be done?

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:07:16 GMT
London Symphony Orchestra concert free to all UK care homes
The London Symphony Orchestra event will be streamed live to thank staff for their pandemic efforts.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:29:38 GMT
Covid in Scotland: No community transmission after Nike outbreak
Public Health Scotland linked a conference by the sportswear giant in Edinburgh to 39 virus cases.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:48:29 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon apology over Covid passport app launch
The first minister admits that the app had caused "extreme frustration" for users and businesses.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:29:51 GMT
Back to the office: Insurers covering cost of therapy for lonely dogs
More policies cover the cost of behavioural treatment for pets as owners return to workplaces.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:57:01 GMT
Covid: Amber list scrapped as travel rules simplified
The changes will make it easier and cheaper for people to travel abroad, industry groups say.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:54:59 GMT
Covid pass plans agreed in Welsh vote
Senedd agrees plans for mandatory Covid passes in clubs and large events despite united opposition.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:16:50 GMT
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:56:58 GMT
Jimmy Carr: Comedy made my whole life better
The comedian says learning techniques such as timing and communication impacted all areas of his life.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:07:52 GMT
What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
In his party conference speech, Boris Johnson said he wants to move to a "high-wage" economy.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:14:04 GMT
Booksellers hope soaring sales will continue as we read more
We have been buying more books since the start of the pandemic as lockdowns created more time to read.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:49:06 GMT
Boris Johnson's conference speech fact-checked
Claims about growth, hospitals, life expectancy and wages checked.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:59:48 GMT
Emma Raducanu: Johanna Konta 'was watching in awe' as teenager won Grand Slam
Former British number one Johanna Konta was "watching in awe" as successor Emma Raducanu claimed the US Open title.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:00:22 GMT
Sepsis survivor uses wrestling for rehabilitation
David Wellington from Bristol is using Olympic wrestling to help him adapt to life after sepsis.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:53:52 GMT
Sarah Everard murder: 'I think of her mum often', says Mina Smallman
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered in 2020, offers support and advice to Sarah's parents.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:01:48 GMT
Boris Johnson: PM promises 'high-wage, high-skill economy'
Boris Johnson leader's speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:15:32 GMT
Conservative conference: New MPs talk 'levelling up'
For the MPs elected in 2019, this was their first in-person conference.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:15:57 GMT
Identifying the UK's oldest meat-eating dinosaur
Dr Stephan Spiekman explains what we know about the new species, which lived over 200 million years ago.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:11:57 GMT
Why are woodlands being snapped up in Wales?
A couple and a family explain why they decided to spend their savings on a woodland in Wales.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:39:36 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Business backlash for PM and 'build back banter'
Reaction to Boris Johnson's Tory Party conference speech dominates the newspaper front pages.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:54:29 GMT
Brighton and Hove Albion footballer held over alleged sex assault
The Brighton and Hove Albion player was arrested at a nightclub in the Sussex city.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:03:49 GMT
Scotland's students face accommodation 'nightmare'
Student leaders are warning a lack of flats and soaring rents have created a "student housing emergency."

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:34:20 GMT
Covid-19: NI schools warned about hoax vaccine letters
The fake consent forms contain false claims about possible side effects from Covid jabs.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:05:20 GMT
Ambulance delays costing crews thousands of hours
Regular delays in ambulances handing patients to hospital is having a "detrimental" impact on NHS.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:35:56 GMT
Domestic violence: Scheme stops abusers writing to victims from jail
A woman says letters from prison made her feel there was "no escape" from her abusive ex.



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