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Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Researchers found that fitness enthusiasts performed better when they listened to a playlist of their favourite tracks.

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

The elections expert said the Tories are seeking to tap into a wider set of values held by those who voted to leave the EU in 2016.

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Covid-related pupil absence in state schools has risen to its highest rate since all schools reopened in March, figures suggest.

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Aviation minister Robert Courts pulled out from a planned speech at Abta’s Travel Matters conference.

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Fewer than 10% of festival organisers applied for cultural pandemic support funding, according to industry data.

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

Nadine Dorries said women’s voices are not being listened to, after TV presenter Naga Munchetty shared her experience of having a coil fitted.

Scottish Government delay in taking up welfare powers ‘regrettable’, say MPs

Scottish Government delay in taking up welfare powers ‘regrettable’, say MPs

The Scottish Affairs Committee lamented the decision to put off plans to assume full control of disability benefits.

Prison Service provided appropriate care to Fred McClenaghan, ombudsman finds

Prison Service provided appropriate care to Fred McClenaghan, ombudsman finds

The convicted killer died at Magilligan Prison in Co Londonderry in 2018 after becoming unwell.

Public kept an eye out for Queen’s injured swans during lockdown

Public kept an eye out for Queen’s injured swans during lockdown

The Queen’s Swan Marker is preparing for the annual census of the birds on the River Thames.

Warmer weather to return over weekend following cool solstice

Warmer weather to return over weekend following cool solstice

The summer solstice on Monday saw colder temperatures in parts of southern England than the winter solstice on December 21.

Princess Royal celebrates 100 years of the Wrens

Princess Royal celebrates 100 years of the Wrens

A ceremonial stone has been unveiled dedicated to the women who served with the Women’s Royal Naval Service.

22% rise in eating disorder referrals, says minister

22% rise in eating disorder referrals, says minister

Professor Tim Kendall, from NHS England, told MPs he was not satisfied the health service was detecting eating disorders well enough.

Travis Perkins to beat profit guidance as surge in demand continues

Travis Perkins to beat profit guidance as surge in demand continues

Shares in the company, which spun off its Wickes retail arm earlier this year, jumped after it released the trading update.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to become next leader of the DUP

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to become next leader of the DUP

The Lagan Valley MP was the only candidate to replace Edwin Poots.

Authorities decide not to review woman’s chip shop death

Authorities decide not to review woman’s chip shop death

Mavis Bran claimed her husband burned her with scalding oil at their chip shop before she died in October 2018.

I will give review into my role ‘appropriate assistance’, says new Lord Advocate

I will give review into my role ‘appropriate assistance’, says new Lord Advocate

Dorothy Bain was sworn in with Ruth Charteris taking the second most senior role in Scotland’s prosecution service as Solicitor General.

Frost blames EU for Northern Ireland row as Poots expects ‘significant win’

Frost blames EU for Northern Ireland row as Poots expects ‘significant win’

Outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he had been given assurances by UK ministers to expect major changes.

Government failed to investigate ‘attack on our sovereignty’, High Court told

Government failed to investigate ‘attack on our sovereignty’, High Court told

Boris Johnson failed to act following a report on Russian interference in UK elections, it has been claimed.

Global household wealth hits another record despite pandemic

Global household wealth hits another record despite pandemic

Total household global wealth grew by 7.4% to 418.3 trillion US dollars (£301.3 trillion) in 2020, according to the latest figures from Credit Suisse.

NHS faces a ‘perfect storm’ this winter, leaders say

NHS faces a ‘perfect storm’ this winter, leaders say

Most NHS leaders say it is likely that another surge in Covid-19 cases will result in extra pressure.

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