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What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

Concerns over energy bills and a flu surge feature on the front pages, several of which also herald singer Adele’s new album.

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

The Business Secretary will meet the chiefs of energy intensive industries as concerns over scaled down production in winter intensify.

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

One of the UK’s largest canteen suppliers confirmed it has ‘contingency plans in place’ to ensure a good supply of meals remain for children.

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a press conference on Friday.

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

The footballer collected an honorary doctorate at the University of Manchester for his campaigns against child poverty.

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Help for Heroes has published data on the mental wellbeing of soldiers based on a survey of 2,201 veterans and serving personnel.

Comedian Joe Lycett stages stunt outside Shell HQ in London

Comedian Joe Lycett stages stunt outside Shell HQ in London

The TV star danced and showed a parody advert outside the oil giant’s offices to raise awareness about “greenwashing”.

Givan and O’Neill: We don’t want to introduce mandatory vaccine passports

Givan and O’Neill: We don’t want to introduce mandatory vaccine passports

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy Michelle O’Neill urged the public to work together to avoid the need to introduce the measure.

Newcastle fans party outside stadium as Saudi takeover confirmed

Newcastle fans party outside stadium as Saudi takeover confirmed

Some supporters posed with Saudi flags outside St James’ Park.

UK launches consultation ahead of new trade talks with Gulf states

UK launches consultation ahead of new trade talks with Gulf states

Total bilateral trade with the Gulf Co-operation Council region was worth over £30 billion in 2020.

Bogus policeman who tried to ‘arrest’ woman in car park jailed

Bogus policeman who tried to ‘arrest’ woman in car park jailed

The Cumbrian main told the real officers his actions had been a ‘joke’.

Battery-electric vehicles outnumber plug-in hybrids for first time – RAC

Battery-electric vehicles outnumber plug-in hybrids for first time – RAC

An estimated 332,299 battery-electric vehicles are on UK roads following a record 32,721 being registered last month, the RAC said.

Man charged with neighbour’s murder

Man charged with neighbour’s murder

Can Arslan will appear in court on Friday accused of stabbing to death father-of-three Matthew Boorman at his home near Tewkesbury.

South Africa, Thailand and Mexico among 47 countries being cut from red list

South Africa, Thailand and Mexico among 47 countries being cut from red list

Travellers arriving from those destinations after 4am on Monday will no longer need to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel.

Children with autism do not use context to identify emotions, study suggests

Children with autism do not use context to identify emotions, study suggests

Researchers looked at whether autistic children can recognise when one emotion is masking a different feeling.

Mental health charity warns of rising demand from parents worried about children

Mental health charity warns of rising demand from parents worried about children

YoungMinds is running a Hello Yellow campaign on Friday to raise awareness of mental health.

Fuel worries and wet weather kept shoppers at home in September

Fuel worries and wet weather kept shoppers at home in September

The latest monthly BRC-Sensormatic IQ footfall monitor showed that footfall decreased by 16.8% against the same period in 2019.

WHO launches global vaccine targets amid fears of jab-resistant variant emerging

WHO launches global vaccine targets amid fears of jab-resistant variant emerging

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set the target of vaccinating 40% of the population of every country by the end of 2021.

Medic ruled death of Port’s first victim ‘probably non-suspicious’, inquest told

Medic ruled death of Port’s first victim ‘probably non-suspicious’, inquest told

Police believe Stephen Port wrapped his victims’ bodies in bed sheets and carried them to the sites where they were found.

Ambulances face long delays outside hospitals in Wales, report finds

Ambulances face long delays outside hospitals in Wales, report finds

The delays were having a detrimental impact upon the NHS’s ability to care for patients as handovers were often taking over an hour.

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