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Scientists discover how UV light degrades Covid-19 particles

Scientists discover how UV light degrades Covid-19 particles

UV laser light can target the genetic core of the virus as well as the proteinous spikes sticking out, experts found.

Halle Berry and Kiefer Sutherland mourn actor Adan Canto after death at 42

Halle Berry and Kiefer Sutherland mourn actor Adan Canto after death at 42

The actor was best known for roles in X-Men, Narcos and Designated Survivor.

Tory right warns Sunak that Rwanda plan ‘simply doesn’t work’ without changes

Tory right warns Sunak that Rwanda plan ‘simply doesn’t work’ without changes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face a battle with his own MPs demanding stronger legislation to send migrants to Rwanda.

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shoots down Houthi drones in Red Sea attack

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shoots down Houthi drones in Red Sea attack

The Type-45 destroyer working with US warships repelled what Grant Shapps described as the largest attack yet from the Yemeni-based force.

South West Water owner buys debt-laden SES Water in £380m deal

South West Water owner buys debt-laden SES Water in £380m deal

The deal will see Pennon add SES Water’s customer base of more than 750,000 and expand its scale further across the South of England.

Tories accused of criticising Davey over Horizon scandal due to Lib Dem advances

Tories accused of criticising Davey over Horizon scandal due to Lib Dem advances

Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said the UK party leader should not stand down.

Greggs set to keep prices on hold as it aims to open up to another 160 shops

Greggs set to keep prices on hold as it aims to open up to another 160 shops

The high street bakery chain posted a 9.4% rise in like-for-like sales across its own-managed shops in the fourth quarter.

Announcement imminent on plan to overturn Horizon subpostmasters’ convictions

Announcement imminent on plan to overturn Horizon subpostmasters’ convictions

Postal services minister Kevin Hollinrake said the Government was ‘very close’ to announcing how it would clear the names of those wrongly convicted.

Princess Royal welcomed to Sri Lanka with traditional dance display

Princess Royal welcomed to Sri Lanka with traditional dance display

Anne arrived in the capital at the start of a three-day visit celebrating the UK’s ties with the Commonwealth country.

Man to complete 31 triathlons in 31 days to raise money for prostate charity

Man to complete 31 triathlons in 31 days to raise money for prostate charity

Russell Cager wants to use his challenge to encourage men to regularly check their prostate and to break the stigma around prostate tests.

Sainsbury’s Christmas sales jump as food inflation eases back

Sainsbury’s Christmas sales jump as food inflation eases back

However, the firm witnessed a drop in trade for its clothing and Argos businesses.

Greggs planning to open up to another 160 sites

Greggs planning to open up to another 160 sites

The group opened a record 220 new shops over 2023 and is looking to add between 140 and 160 net new sites in 2024.

More than half of child abuse reports made against under-18s

More than half of child abuse reports made against under-18s

One third of abuse came from within the family with at least 32% of cases stemming from online sexual abuse.

Lawyer for Assange says Wikileaks founder’s life at risk if final appeal fails

Lawyer for Assange says Wikileaks founder’s life at risk if final appeal fails

The founder of Wikileaks’ lawyer said Assange is a suicide risk.

Asset managers turned back on people and planet in 2023 voting – campaigners

Asset managers turned back on people and planet in 2023 voting – campaigners

ShareAction, which campaigns for responsible investment, analysed how the top 60 asset managers voted on environment and social resolutions.

Overweight and obese people ‘more likely to gain weight when feeling depressed’

Overweight and obese people ‘more likely to gain weight when feeling depressed’

While researchers they can not draw any firm conclusions to the cause, coping mechanisms such as emotional eating could be a factor.

Scotland has among worst survival rates for serious cancers, taskforce warns

Scotland has among worst survival rates for serious cancers, taskforce warns

South Korea, Belgium, the US, Australia and China have the highest five-year survival rates for less survivable cancers.

Poorer pupils less likely to secure places at top comprehensive schools – study

Poorer pupils less likely to secure places at top comprehensive schools – study

More than 150 comprehensive secondary schools in England are more ‘socially selective’ than the average grammar school, a report has found.

Ten-fold increase in heat pump installations needed to meet Government target

Ten-fold increase in heat pump installations needed to meet Government target

Last year set a new record with 39,268 installations.

Jeremy Corbyn to join South African delegation for Israel genocide case

Jeremy Corbyn to join South African delegation for Israel genocide case

South Africa accuses the Middle Eastern nation of genocide against the people of Palestine.

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