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UK at ‘half-time in extra time’ in tackling Covid, warns Professor Van-Tam

UK at ‘half-time in extra time’ in tackling Covid, warns Professor Van-Tam

He said the UK still has ‘very high’ rates of the virus ‘and we are running quite hot’.

Hundreds of jobs in store as Aldi plans 15 new supermarkets

Hundreds of jobs in store as Aldi plans 15 new supermarkets

The new locations will add to the chain’s 930 existing stores.

Stowaway kitten travels 55 miles while hiding in van engine

Stowaway kitten travels 55 miles while hiding in van engine

The five-week-old kitten was discovered by a telecoms engineer who heard meowing coming from the engine.

Ultra-low mortgage deals vanish ahead of Bank of England base rate decision

Ultra-low mortgage deals vanish ahead of Bank of England base rate decision

There has been speculation that the Bank of England could soon increase the base rate, pushing up costs for some mortgaged homeowners.

Sunak – Public investment alone cannot beat climate change

Sunak – Public investment alone cannot beat climate change

The Chancellor told Cop26 the private sector needs to mobilise.

Bank committee members consider interest rate hike as inflation soars

Bank committee members consider interest rate hike as inflation soars

The central bank has come under mounting pressure to cool rising prices.

Ministers may support Conservative bid to prevent Tory MP’s lobbying suspension

Ministers may support Conservative bid to prevent Tory MP’s lobbying suspension

Owen Paterson faces a six-week ban from Parliament.

Pandemic toll: Millions of ‘years lost’ and life expectancies cut short

Pandemic toll: Millions of ‘years lost’ and life expectancies cut short

Researchers calculated that more than 28 million ‘extra years of life’ were lost in 2020.

Cop26 queues ‘really concerning’ amid pandemic, public health expert warns

Cop26 queues ‘really concerning’ amid pandemic, public health expert warns

Large crowds of people have been forced to queue outside the summit in Glasgow.

Military funeral granted for Troubles veteran Dennis Hutchings

Military funeral granted for Troubles veteran Dennis Hutchings

The Ministry of Defence agreed to the family’s formal request to allow the Life Guards to be pallbearers at the service on Remembrance Day.

Next notches up further sales growth but cautions over supply and inflation

Next notches up further sales growth but cautions over supply and inflation

The fashion and homewares chain reported third-quarter sales up 17% versus two years ago after a better-than-expected recent performance.

Pets at Home boss quits after 11 years with retailer

Pets at Home boss quits after 11 years with retailer

Peter Pritchard said he will stay in post until next summer to help with a smooth transition at the company.

Average UK house price passes £250,000 mark

Average UK house price passes £250,000 mark

The average house price in October was £250,311, marking a 9.9% annual increase and a 0.7% month-on-month uplift, Nationwide Building Society said.

British waitress wins legal battle over Australia’s ‘backpacker tax’

British waitress wins legal battle over Australia’s ‘backpacker tax’

Lawyers successfully argued a ‘double taxation’ agreement which requires British nationals to be taxed equally to Australians was contravened.

What the papers say – November 3

What the papers say – November 3

The front pages continue to be dominated by the Cop26 summit.

Poet William Blake’s ‘Jerusalem’ cottage among sites added to heritage risk list

Poet William Blake’s ‘Jerusalem’ cottage among sites added to heritage risk list

There are now 4,985 sites on the register, which is 112 fewer than in 2020.

Bid to review standards system ahead of vote to suspend lobbying rules breach MP

Bid to review standards system ahead of vote to suspend lobbying rules breach MP

Two amendments have been put forward ahead of the vote – but it will be up to the Speaker to decide whether he selects them.

John Lewis festive ad stars young alien experiencing first Christmas

John Lewis festive ad stars young alien experiencing first Christmas

The highly-anticipated commercial comes as the retailer reveals Christmas-related searches on its website are up 50% on this time last year.

Bee Gees star Barry Gibb honoured on special edition Isle of Man stamps

Bee Gees star Barry Gibb honoured on special edition Isle of Man stamps

There are seven stamps in the collection.

From excitable dragon to Sir Elton John – a history of John Lewis Christmas ads

From excitable dragon to Sir Elton John – a history of John Lewis Christmas ads

The department store’s campaign and accompanying soundtrack is an eagerly anticipated highlight for many in the build-up to the festive season.

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