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England had highest excess deaths across Europe in first half of 2020 – ONS

England had highest excess deaths across Europe in first half of 2020 – ONS

The country experienced the longest continuous period of excess deaths as well as the highest levels, a comparison of 23 European countries found.

Teenager admits firing rocket at Liver Building during league title celebrations

Teenager admits firing rocket at Liver Building during league title celebrations

Matthew Egglesden, 19, pleaded guilty to arson intending to destroy or damage the building.

Pendragon to slash 1,800 jobs and shut 15 car dealerships

Pendragon to slash 1,800 jobs and shut 15 car dealerships

The Evans Halshaw and Stratstone owner said it will close its loss-making sites as part of efforts to cut costs.

Airbus subsidiary charged with corruption over Saudi Arabia contracts

Airbus subsidiary charged with corruption over Saudi Arabia contracts

The Serious Fraud Office began a probe into GPT Special Project Managemene over claims it paid £14 million in bribes to win deals.

More than 4,000 extra police officers hired in recruitment drive

More than 4,000 extra police officers hired in recruitment drive

Figures were published by the Home Office on Thursday.

Man’s month-long half-marathon charity challenge inspired by leukaemia patient

Man’s month-long half-marathon charity challenge inspired by leukaemia patient

Tom Cotterill is raising money for the cancer and leukaemia ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital by running 31 half marathons.

AstraZeneca boosted by strong drugs sales during lockdown

AstraZeneca boosted by strong drugs sales during lockdown

It told investors on Thursday that sales jumped by 14% to 12.6 billion US dollars (£9.73 billion) in the first half after a strong end to the period.

Chancellor urged to protect jobs of workers shielding from Covid-19

Chancellor urged to protect jobs of workers shielding from Covid-19

A coalition of charities warn clinically vulnerable people will be forced to choose between their health and their job.

Hundreds of offenders released during pandemic without a known address

Hundreds of offenders released during pandemic without a known address

Labour MP Lyn Brown said releasing hundreds of people into homelessness at the height of the pandemic is an ‘abdication of responsibility’.

Harry urges travel industry to ‘build back better’ after pandemic

Harry urges travel industry to ‘build back better’ after pandemic

The Duke of Sussex made the comments in the opening speech at a virtual global summit for his sustainable tourism project Travalyst.

Boys who defy masculine stereotypes get higher grades in GCSEs, study shows

Boys who defy masculine stereotypes get higher grades in GCSEs, study shows

Researchers said that while girls outperformed boys overall, there was also a link between achievement and a pupil’s approach to gender.

Coronavirus isolation to increase to 10 days in UK amid ‘second wave’ warning

Coronavirus isolation to increase to 10 days in UK amid ‘second wave’ warning

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a new spike is ‘clearly’ emerging in Europe and ‘we’ve got to do everything’ to prevent it reaching the UK.

All Wetherspoons pubs to offer Government discount on eating out

All Wetherspoons pubs to offer Government discount on eating out

The chain said food and drink will be cheaper than in many supermarkets thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Ineos launches new healthcare business making sanitisers and hand gels

Ineos launches new healthcare business making sanitisers and hand gels

The company produced millions of bottles of hand sanitisers for the NHS at the height of the virus crisis.

Hidden cellar found in German probe into Madeleine McCann disappearance

Hidden cellar found in German probe into Madeleine McCann disappearance

Investigators believe Christian Brueckner killed the child soon after abducting her from a holiday apartment in Portugal.

Survey shows how GP services changed during pandemic

Survey shows how GP services changed during pandemic

Only one in seven appointments is being held face to face.

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk – study

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk – study

Those aged 20 to 49 who have a high body mass index have a higher risk of dementia later on, research suggests.

Furloughed workers to receive full redundancy payments under new law

Furloughed workers to receive full redundancy payments under new law

Ministers said the move will ensure that employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages rather than their furloughed rate.

Rapid coronavirus test would be a life-changer, top WHO doctor says

Rapid coronavirus test would be a life-changer, top WHO doctor says

Dr David Nabarro is hopeful a Covid-19 test that delivers results within minutes will be available before Christmas.

Grime musician to be sentenced for raping and imprisoning four women

Grime musician to be sentenced for raping and imprisoning four women

Andy Anokye, who performed as Solo 45, was convicted of 30 charges at Bristol Crown Court.

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