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‘Relief’ in pork industry after extra visas granted for foreign butchers

‘Relief’ in pork industry after extra visas granted for foreign butchers

It had been feared up to 150,000 pigs could be destroyed as waste due to a backlog of animals ready for slaughter.

Veteran’s trial adjourned after he is taken to hospital due to ill health

Veteran’s trial adjourned after he is taken to hospital due to ill health

Dennis Hutchings, 80, is accused of the attempted murder of a man with learning difficulties in Co Tyrone in 1974.

Terminally ill have been ‘failed’ by legislators, says man set to end life early

Terminally ill have been ‘failed’ by legislators, says man set to end life early

David Peace, who has MND, plans to travel to Dignitas in the coming months before his condition worsens.

Queen’s comments on climate inaction one of few interventions during long reign

Queen’s comments on climate inaction one of few interventions during long reign

The monarch typically remains neutral on public debates, but there have been some occasions when she has let slip her opinion.

Grant Shapps admits new travel testing rules are ‘based on trust’

Grant Shapps admits new travel testing rules are ‘based on trust’

The Transport Secretary said ‘the system requires people to be honest’.

Cambridge college to return looted cockerel statue to Nigeria

Cambridge college to return looted cockerel statue to Nigeria

Jesus College set up a Legacy of Slavery Working Party to explore the ‘historical, legal and moral status’ of its ownership of the Benin Bronze.

One in three care home residents ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic – ONS

One in three care home residents ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic – ONS

Some 36.7% of care home residents were self-funding their care between 2019-20, according to experimental statistics.

Loungers to open 10 new sites as it records strong post-lockdown sales

Loungers to open 10 new sites as it records strong post-lockdown sales

Shares in the AIM-listed hospitality business rose after it reported that sales since reopening were significantly beyond pre-pandemic levels.

Grant Shapps insists ‘Christmas will go ahead’ amid supply chain crisis

Grant Shapps insists ‘Christmas will go ahead’ amid supply chain crisis

The Transport Secretary said ‘there will be food, there will be gifts’ during the festive period.

Adele ‘in a strong place now’ after releasing first new music for six years

Adele ‘in a strong place now’ after releasing first new music for six years

Forthcoming album 30 is the 33-year-old singer-songwriter’s first since 2015.

About 43,000 people ‘given wrong PCR Covid test results’

About 43,000 people ‘given wrong PCR Covid test results’

The errors relate to test results given to people between September 8 and October 12.

Transport minister claims vote for ScotRail strikes during Cop26 ‘not valid’

Transport minister claims vote for ScotRail strikes during Cop26 ‘not valid’

RMT members have decided to take strike action during the climate summit in Glasgow.

Still a long way to go on Northern Ireland Protocol, warns Brexit minister

Still a long way to go on Northern Ireland Protocol, warns Brexit minister

Lord Frost will hold talks with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Friday.

How to avoid blowing your budget with the new £100 contactless card limit

How to avoid blowing your budget with the new £100 contactless card limit

Could the new £100 limit on a single card transaction make it easier to lose track of your spending? Vicky Shaw takes a look.

Islanders urge Britons to return after Covid-19 leaves them ‘fighting to work’

Islanders urge Britons to return after Covid-19 leaves them ‘fighting to work’

Mauritius reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on October 1.

Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers in London

Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers in London

Private taxi firm has seen a big increase in the number of passengers in recent months.

Public told to take new tests after false negatives at Government-run site

Public told to take new tests after false negatives at Government-run site

The DHSC has reportedly confirmed that a number of sites nationally may have been affected by the issue.

What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

The front pages on Friday focus on the Queen’s take on climate inaction as well as supply chain concerns ahead of Christmas.

Nasa’s Lucy asteroid mission ready for launch

Nasa’s Lucy asteroid mission ready for launch

By studying these asteroids up close, scientists hope to learn more about how our solar system’s planets formed 4.5 billion years ago.

Record £184m EuroMillions jackpot is still up for grabs

Record £184m EuroMillions jackpot is still up for grabs

No one claimed Tuesday’s record prize EuroMillions jackpot so there is another chance to be in it to win the huge reward tonight

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