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Britons splash out over bank holiday weekend as card use hits 21-month high

Britons splash out over bank holiday weekend as card use hits 21-month high

Payment numbers rose compared to the same long weekend two years ago.

Eight in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Eight in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka admits driving offences

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka admits driving offences

The 23-year-old right-back pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance.

1,000 neighbour noise complaints a day during pandemic – research

1,000 neighbour noise complaints a day during pandemic – research

The number of complaints has risen more than a quarter compared to pre-pandemic times, UK council figures show.

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork released from prison

Attempts to keep him behind bars for longer have failed.

Job vacancies surge, say recruiters

Job vacancies surge, say recruiters

Reed reported two million jobs advertised on its site so far this year, more than in the whole of 2020.

Benjamin Mendy to remain in custody ahead of potential rape trial

Benjamin Mendy to remain in custody ahead of potential rape trial

A bail application for the Manchester City footballer has been refused.

Second 10ft python found in country lane

Second 10ft python found in country lane

The first snake was spotted in Conington in Cambridgeshire on Friday, with the second found yards away on Monday.

Murder suspect stabbed girlfriend and associate in the neck, court told

Murder suspect stabbed girlfriend and associate in the neck, court told

Lee Peacock, 49, entered no pleas during a brief hearing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

Weekly Covid deaths four times higher than this time last year, figures show

Weekly Covid deaths four times higher than this time last year, figures show

There were 571 fatalities in England and Wales where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate in the week ending August 20.

Good Morning Britain cleared by Ofcom over Piers Morgan’s comments about Meghan

Good Morning Britain cleared by Ofcom over Piers Morgan’s comments about Meghan

The TV presenter sparked controversy when he said he did not believe her claims in her interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Manufacturers shrug off shortages to beat expectations in August

Manufacturers shrug off shortages to beat expectations in August

The manufacturing sector saw strong growth last month, a new survey has shown.

Booster jabs should be for most vulnerable and not widespread, says expert

Booster jabs should be for most vulnerable and not widespread, says expert

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has said it is ‘still very much our intention to roll out the booster programme’ this month.

Team behind Oxford/AstraZeneca jab to be honoured at GQ Men of the Year Awards

Team behind Oxford/AstraZeneca jab to be honoured at GQ Men of the Year Awards

This year’s ceremony will also see Sir Anthony Hopkins honoured.

Ex-rugby player to run 48 marathons in 30 days in memory of mother

Ex-rugby player to run 48 marathons in 30 days in memory of mother

William Goodge will run from Cornwall to Cumbria in aid of Macmillan as a tribute to his mother, who died from cancer.

Travel recovery lifts WH Smith sales ahead of targets

Travel recovery lifts WH Smith sales ahead of targets

The retail group revealed that total sales in the six months to August 31 were 65% of pre-pandemic levels.

House prices jumped by nearly £5,000 month-on-month in August

House prices jumped by nearly £5,000 month-on-month in August

The acceleration in house price growth was surprising given the tapering of a stamp duty holiday, Nationwide Building Society said.

National Grid’s £7.8bn electricity deal given green light

National Grid’s £7.8bn electricity deal given green light

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had decided not to refer the completed takeover of Western Power Distribution for an in-depth probe.

Global firms supporting Earthshot Prize finalists announced

Global firms supporting Earthshot Prize finalists announced

Every year from 2021 until the end of the decade, winners of the five Earthshots will each receive £1 million.

Participants able to self-identify their sex in Scottish census

Participants able to self-identify their sex in Scottish census

A voluntary question on trans status will allow people to identify as non-binary.

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