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Study to look at why black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer

Study to look at why black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer

In the UK, one in four black men will be diagnosed with the disease, according to charity Prostate Cancer UK.

Major Mick, 80, bids to row homemade Tintanic boat 100 miles for charity

Major Mick, 80, bids to row homemade Tintanic boat 100 miles for charity

Retired Army major Michael Stanley is sailing along the Chichester canal at 2mph for his fundraising challenge.

Exodus of male teachers fuelled by ‘drop in proportion of white men in class’

Exodus of male teachers fuelled by ‘drop in proportion of white men in class’

The proportion of black and minority ethnic (BME) male teachers has risen to 17%, analysis finds.

CBI warns most workers will need new skills by 2030 to support economy

CBI warns most workers will need new skills by 2030 to support economy

It said the UK is facing a stark choice between investing in skills or suffering sustained rates of high unemployment.

What the papers say – October 18

What the papers say – October 18

The Sunday papers focus on the travails of politicians past and present and other developments linked with the pandemic.

Hero of London Bridge terror attack to have murder sentence reduced

Hero of London Bridge terror attack to have murder sentence reduced

Convicted murderer Steven Gallant helped restrain terrorist Usman Khan after he launched an attack on an event for reformed prisoners last November.

Burnham blames Sunak in Manchester lockdown row as talks descend into confusion

Burnham blames Sunak in Manchester lockdown row as talks descend into confusion

Mr Burnham and council leaders have insisted they ‘are ready to meet at any time’.

Tony Blair denies breaching quarantine rules after US trip

Tony Blair denies breaching quarantine rules after US trip

A spokeswoman for the former prime minister said he was invited by US officials to attend a White House event held over the Israel-UAE peace deal.

Outsourced tracing scheme fails to contact 250,000 people, analysis says

Outsourced tracing scheme fails to contact 250,000 people, analysis says

Labour said the figures show test and trace is ‘on the verge of collapse’.

Government adviser on Islamophobia condemns France terror attack

Government adviser on Islamophobia condemns France terror attack

Qari Asim MBE, Imam of Makkah Mosque spoke out to condemn the ‘barbaric and gruesome acts of violence’.

Second Trump golf course approved for Aberdeenshire

Second Trump golf course approved for Aberdeenshire

The 18-hole golf course is to be named MacLeod after President Donald Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod.

Police will have access to test and trace data of people told to self-isolate

Police will have access to test and trace data of people told to self-isolate

The HSJ reported that the office of England’s chief medical officer feared the move would put people off from being tested.

Up to politicians to decide coronavirus regulations, GMP chief insists

Up to politicians to decide coronavirus regulations, GMP chief insists

Earlier on Saturday, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins vowed to police “without fear or favour” as he addressed the reports in an open letter.

Company boss extradited to US from UK sentenced over violating Iran sanctions

Company boss extradited to US from UK sentenced over violating Iran sanctions

Seyed Sajjad Shahidian, 33, was the CEO of Payment24.ir, an online platform which helped Iranian nationals conduct prohibited transactions.

London’s pubs and restaurants busy despite tightening of Covid-19 rules

London’s pubs and restaurants busy despite tightening of Covid-19 rules

The capital has been placed in Tier 2 of lockdown measures.

Captain Sir Tom Moore fears for elderly people if national lockdown returns

Captain Sir Tom Moore fears for elderly people if national lockdown returns

The veteran said another lockdown would be a ‘disaster’, as elderly people would be left without family members to meet up with.

Wales set for circuit-breaker lockdown, according to leaked letter

Wales set for circuit-breaker lockdown, according to leaked letter

The lockdown will begin at 6pm on October 23 and last until November 9, and will see all but essential retail outlets close.

Police officer poisoned in Salisbury Novichok attack quits force

Police officer poisoned in Salisbury Novichok attack quits force

Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey said he ‘can no longer do the job’, following the 2018 incident.

Anti-lockdown marchers in London compare Covid-19 to man flu

Anti-lockdown marchers in London compare Covid-19 to man flu

Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers, a regular demonstrator, was once again prominent among the protesters.

Confusion for Greater Manchester amid row between No 10 and mayor Andy Burnham

Confusion for Greater Manchester amid row between No 10 and mayor Andy Burnham

There were conflicting reports on whether there would be a call between the parties on Sunday.

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