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Farmed mink in Ireland to be culled over Covid concerns

Farmed mink in Ireland to be culled over Covid concerns

The Department of Health recommended the animals should be culled to minimise any risk of the virus spreading.

Huge artwork highlights global impact of Covid-19 on children

Huge artwork highlights global impact of Covid-19 on children

Unicef said the impact of coronavirus is ‘the biggest challenge’ facing children since the Second World War.

Lockerbie bomber’s lawyer launches crowdfunder to help pay for appeal

Lockerbie bomber’s lawyer launches crowdfunder to help pay for appeal

An appeal hearing against the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is due to start at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

How different will warfare look after PM’s defence spending announcement?

How different will warfare look after PM’s defence spending announcement?

Boris Johnson has given an extra £16.5 billion to the Ministry of Defence with a view to modernising the armed forces.

African nations added to travel corridors list for first time

African nations added to travel corridors list for first time

Namibia and Rwanda are among this week’s additions to the quarantine exemption list.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Swale in Kent has seen the biggest week-on-week jump in rates.

County lines exploitation no longer an urban phenomenon, say charity bosses

County lines exploitation no longer an urban phenomenon, say charity bosses

Barnardo’s and Crest Advisory chiefs were speaking with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Knife Crime.

Walking Dead comic artist enlists zombies to reinforce Covid-19 safety message

Walking Dead comic artist enlists zombies to reinforce Covid-19 safety message

Charlie Adlard said society can only return to normal if people follow public health advice.

Avanti West Coast scraps Friday morning peak restrictions

Avanti West Coast scraps Friday morning peak restrictions

Passengers with off-peak tickets are usually forced to wait until around 9.30am before starting weekday journeys.

Tough choice over Christmas restrictions leaves people split

Tough choice over Christmas restrictions leaves people split

Some agreed extra lockdown days in January would be worth if it meant some freedom to socialise at Christmas, while others disagreed.

Covid-19 rates continuing to fall in most areas of Wales

Covid-19 rates continuing to fall in most areas of Wales

Merthyr Tydfil has recorded the biggest week-on-week drop.

Future of warfare predicted by PM already with us, says defence chief

Future of warfare predicted by PM already with us, says defence chief

The Chief of the Defence Staff said swarms of drones being used to carry out attacks were being seen ‘here and now’.

More than 2,500 ‘excess deaths’ as summer heatwaves take toll

More than 2,500 ‘excess deaths’ as summer heatwaves take toll

The threat of heatwaves that harm health and lead to deaths is rising as a result of climate change.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

More than 250,000 job losses or potential redundancies have been announced since March 23.

Something has got to give: ICU nurse describes ‘constant strain’ of pandemic

Something has got to give: ICU nurse describes ‘constant strain’ of pandemic

The worker from West Yorkshire said promises of greater help for nursing staff have not been met.

Man wanted in murder probe believed to have travelled to Glasgow

Man wanted in murder probe believed to have travelled to Glasgow

Paul Robson is being hunted after Caroline Kayll died and a 15-year-old boy was assaulted in an incident in Northumberland on Sunday evening.

Historic auction listing sheds light on I’m A Celebrity castle

Historic auction listing sheds light on I’m A Celebrity castle

Archived material from the castle’s long history has been shared for the first time following the start of the ITV show.

Hundreds of job cuts planned by E.On

Hundreds of job cuts planned by E.On

Support and management roles will mainly be affected.

Grenfell insulation firm faced ‘profits pressure’ when fire test manipulated

Grenfell insulation firm faced ‘profits pressure’ when fire test manipulated

Former insulation firm employee says not rectifying manipulated fire test was a ‘failure of courage’.

More than 4,700 jobs at risk as Peacocks and Jaeger fall into administration

More than 4,700 jobs at risk as Peacocks and Jaeger fall into administration

The retailers confirmed on Thursday that they have appointed administrators from FRP Advisory.

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