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Retail rent arrears ‘to exceed £2bn’ as landlords predict lower payments

Retail rent arrears ‘to exceed £2bn’ as landlords predict lower payments

Property industry group Revo said landlords are expecting another set of low payment figures after the deadline for quarterly rent.

Mail On Sunday can rely on Harry and Meghan biography in privacy case

Mail On Sunday can rely on Harry and Meghan biography in privacy case

Meghan, 39, is suing the newspaper’s publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL) over the publication of parts of a letter sent to her estranged father.

UK targets ‘fraudulent’ Belarusian leader Lukashenko with sanctions

UK targets ‘fraudulent’ Belarusian leader Lukashenko with sanctions

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the move was in response to the violent ‘thuggery’ following the ‘rigged’ election.

One million missed mammograms because of pandemic, charity warns

One million missed mammograms because of pandemic, charity warns

Breast Cancer Now estimates that thousands of cancers could be undetected.

Mail on Sunday can rely on recent Harry and Meghan book in High Court case

Mail on Sunday can rely on recent Harry and Meghan book in High Court case

The duchess is suing the publisher of the Mail on Sunday over its publication of parts of a letter to her estranged father Thomas Markle.

Circus theatre and UK’s first lager brewery on endangered buildings list

Circus theatre and UK’s first lager brewery on endangered buildings list

The Victorian Society publishes its top 10 most endangered buildings and structures every year.

MP Ian Paisley apologises after failing to register luxury holiday

MP Ian Paisley apologises after failing to register luxury holiday

Standards commissioner Kathryn Stone said a corporate body rather than a personal friend of the Democratic Unionist had absorbed the cost.

Sir David Attenborough backs calls for multibillion funding pledge for nature

Sir David Attenborough backs calls for multibillion funding pledge for nature

Fauna and Flora International is launching a campaign for governments to commit an initial £390 billion for conservation.

‘Great sadness’ as zookeepers say goodbye to tiger mother

‘Great sadness’ as zookeepers say goodbye to tiger mother

Female Amur tiger Milla, who lived at Marwell Zoo in Winchester, died unexpectedly during a routine veterinary procedure.

Salmond inquiry is being obstructed by lack of evidence, convener says

Salmond inquiry is being obstructed by lack of evidence, convener says

The convener of a Holyrood investigation into the handling of harassment complaints said they are being ‘completely frustrated’ by a lack of evidence.

Safety improvements needed in one in five maternity units – watchdog

Safety improvements needed in one in five maternity units – watchdog

Data suggests 38% of maternity services are rated as ‘requires improvement’ in terms of the safety of care offered to women and babies.

Bloody Sunday relatives vow to fight on despite prosecution disappointment

Bloody Sunday relatives vow to fight on despite prosecution disappointment

Families of some of the victims say they will seek a judicial review.

Kate toasts marshmallows as she becomes joint president of The Scout Association

Kate toasts marshmallows as she becomes joint president of The Scout Association

The Duchess of Cambridge was also given a Silver Wolf Award – the youth movement’s highest honour.

‘Blessed’ family pays tribute to girl killed by falling tree at school

‘Blessed’ family pays tribute to girl killed by falling tree at school

Police have named Ella Henderson, six, who died in hospital after the incident in Gosforth, Newcastle.

What are the different Covid-19 restrictions affecting many UK towns and cities?

What are the different Covid-19 restrictions affecting many UK towns and cities?

A raft of rules have been brought in by the Government in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Malta backtracks over return of Prince George’s shark tooth

Malta backtracks over return of Prince George’s shark tooth

Prince George was presented with the ancient tooth by Sir David Attenborough.

Online Harms Bill must pass NSPCC tests to properly protect children, charity says

Online Harms Bill must pass NSPCC tests to properly protect children, charity says

It has warned the Government any social media regulation will fail to protect young people online if it does not meet the six tests created.

Trial to explore if drug used for inflammatory conditions can treat Covid-19

Trial to explore if drug used for inflammatory conditions can treat Covid-19

The trial of anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drug adalimumab will enrol up to 750 patients from community care settings.

Boris Johnson apologises for lack of clarity over new North East restrictions

Boris Johnson apologises for lack of clarity over new North East restrictions

Labour claimed the Prime Minister did not understand new lockdown rules for the North East, due to start at midnight.

Students may have to self-isolate to return home for Christmas

Students may have to self-isolate to return home for Christmas

Some students are currently in lockdown at their universities.

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