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Pandemic sales surge boosts Just Eat chief’s pay packet by 57%

Pandemic sales surge boosts Just Eat chief’s pay packet by 57%

Chief executive officer Jitse Groen was handed a pay deal worth 1.13 million euros (£970,000) for the year to December.

Alex Salmond inquiry must be allowed to take its course – Swinney

Alex Salmond inquiry must be allowed to take its course – Swinney

Tory MP David Davis used parliamentary privilege to claim there were efforts to encourage complaints about Alex Salmond.

Toddler tablet use linked to behavioural problems – study

Toddler tablet use linked to behavioural problems – study

Extensive use of phones, tablets and game consoles has been linked to an increased risk of emotional and behavioural issues.

Kwarteng: Not productive to pull up trade drawbridge over human rights abuses

Kwarteng: Not productive to pull up trade drawbridge over human rights abuses

It comes after the Foreign Secretary reportedly said the UK would strike trade deals with nations that do not meet European human rights standards.

Timeline: two decades since Stuart Lubbock died in Michael Barrymore’s pool

Timeline: two decades since Stuart Lubbock died in Michael Barrymore’s pool

His body was found following a party.

Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh calls Sussex leak ‘mean-spirited’

Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh calls Sussex leak ‘mean-spirited’

The presenter said the couple had already had their ‘two hours on telly where you’ve said everything you wanted to say’.

William and Kate join world leaders for St Patrick’s Day message

William and Kate join world leaders for St Patrick’s Day message

The duke and duchess sent their greetings to the Irish people, wishing them a happy and safe celebration.

Man, 50, arrested over body-in-the-pool death at Michael Barrymore’s home

Man, 50, arrested over body-in-the-pool death at Michael Barrymore’s home

The suspect, who has not been named, has been arrested by police investigating the murder and indecent assault of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

European countries’ decisions on AstraZeneca Covid vaccine ‘not logical’ – expert

European countries’ decisions on AstraZeneca Covid vaccine ‘not logical’ – expert

Sweden and Latvia have followed countries including Germany, France, Italy and Spain, in temporarily suspending AstraZeneca jabs.

Columbo the cat ‘shows the best of British courts’

Columbo the cat ‘shows the best of British courts’

A year after the first lockdown, criminal defence barrister Naz Hussain QC discusses cats in court, pink shirts and diversity at the Bar.

Water customers to save £34 a year after watchdog goes cold on investor returns

Water customers to save £34 a year after watchdog goes cold on investor returns

The Competition and Markets Authority has rowed back on how much investors in the companies can make in returns.

JCB creates new jobs at its UK factories

JCB creates new jobs at its UK factories

The market for construction equipment has rebounded sharply after the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, says the company.

Uber decision on drivers’ conditions opens the door for other workers – unions

Uber decision on drivers’ conditions opens the door for other workers – unions

Thousands of Uber drivers will receive a guaranteed minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions.

Man arrested over death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore’s home

Man arrested over death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore’s home

The incident occurred at the former TV star’s Essex property in March 2001.

Mobile firms spend more than £1.3 billion in latest 5G spectrum auction

Mobile firms spend more than £1.3 billion in latest 5G spectrum auction

EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have completed the principal stage of an auction of airwaves to support new 5G services.

Call centre giant Capita tells 35,000 staff they can work from home permanently

Call centre giant Capita tells 35,000 staff they can work from home permanently

The boss of the outsourcing giant said flexibility and hybrid working will be key to its future as he unveiled plans for a business restructuring.

Endangered Australian bird losing love song skills as numbers fall

Endangered Australian bird losing love song skills as numbers fall

The rich repertoire of the regent honeyeater is dying out as there are not enough adults to teach young birds how to woo.

Dignity slumps to loss despite UK death toll soaring to highest since 1918

Dignity slumps to loss despite UK death toll soaring to highest since 1918

The funeral firm reported pre-tax losses of £19.6 million for the year to December 25, against profits of £44.1 million the previous year.

Researchers call for prisons to be prioritised for vaccines

Researchers call for prisons to be prioritised for vaccines

There were 121 Covid-related deaths among people in prisons in England and Wales between March 2020 and February 2021.

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

The Duke of Edinburgh leaving hospital for the first time in a month features among the stories on Wednesday’s front pages.

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