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Apathy could be early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

Apathy could be early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

The research is based on analysis over several years of more than 450 cerebral small vessel disease patients in the UK and in the Netherlands.

Rise in customs declarations expected as Britain ‘secures’ border post-Brexit

Rise in customs declarations expected as Britain ‘secures’ border post-Brexit

The Government insists the Brexit transition period will finish at the end of the year.

Leicester sweatshops a ‘modern-day scourge’, says Patel

Leicester sweatshops a ‘modern-day scourge’, says Patel

The Home Secretary’s comments follow reports that staff in factories in Leicester are earning less than the minimum wage.

We are safe, reopened health and beauty businesses tell customers

We are safe, reopened health and beauty businesses tell customers

Beauty salons, tattoo shops and physical therapy businesses in England have welcomed customers for the first time in four months.

£170m for ‘shovel ready’ flood schemes to protect homes and jobs

£170m for ‘shovel ready’ flood schemes to protect homes and jobs

Cash injection from Government aims to boost the pandemic recovery as it confirms long term funding of £5.2 billion for flood defences.

Home Office urgently reviewing concerns over asylum seekers moved to hotels

Home Office urgently reviewing concerns over asylum seekers moved to hotels

Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, from Sudan, was shot dead by police after his attack at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow last month.

Russell Crowe, Olivia Newton-John and Mariah Carey pay tribute to Kelly Preston

Russell Crowe, Olivia Newton-John and Mariah Carey pay tribute to Kelly Preston

The actress died from breast cancer at the age of 57.

Twitter accused of ‘enabling’ anti-Semitism after promoting racist tweets

Twitter accused of ‘enabling’ anti-Semitism after promoting racist tweets

Many using the hashtag used anti-Semitic language and claimed the Holocaust did not happen.

Severely damaged human lungs ‘can be successfully recovered for transplant’

Severely damaged human lungs ‘can be successfully recovered for transplant’

Lung transplantation remains limited by the low availability of healthy donor organs.

Scaled-back Twelfth sees loyalist parades take place across NI

Scaled-back Twelfth sees loyalist parades take place across NI

The Orange Order cancelled its traditional events due to coronavirus.

Ex-Barclays boss caught up in fight with businesswoman ‘earned £39m a year’

Ex-Barclays boss caught up in fight with businesswoman ‘earned £39m a year’

Roger Jenkins has told a High Court trial how he left Barclays with an ‘exit package’ worth more than £50 million.

Almost nine out of 10 inbound tourism firms to cut jobs – survey

Almost nine out of 10 inbound tourism firms to cut jobs – survey

Some 53% of firms expect their businesses to last no more than six months, according to a poll carried out by UKinbound.

Johnny Depp claims allegations ‘mirror’ Amber Heard’s actions towards him

Johnny Depp claims allegations ‘mirror’ Amber Heard’s actions towards him

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star is suing The Sun newspaper over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

‘Embarrassing shambles’ as social care workers excluded from immigration rules

‘Embarrassing shambles’ as social care workers excluded from immigration rules

Charities and community groups fear the new points-based immigration rules will add further strain to an already understaffed care system.

Study suggests potential surge in HIV, TB, and malaria deaths due to coronavirus

Study suggests potential surge in HIV, TB, and malaria deaths due to coronavirus

Maintaining core services for HIV, TB, and malaria could largely mitigate the broader health impact of Covid-19 researchers say.

‘Trusted’ friend raped and murdered young woman before hiding body, court told

‘Trusted’ friend raped and murdered young woman before hiding body, court told

Keeley Bunker was found in undergrowth covered in branches in September last year.

Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists

Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists

The Academy of Medical Sciences said action must be taken now to mitigate the potential for a second peak in infections in the UK.

Charles carries out first engagement in Wales since coronavirus lockdown

Charles carries out first engagement in Wales since coronavirus lockdown

Charles met staff at Edwards Coaches in Mountain Ash, south Wales.

Kate hails BBC’s Tiny Happy People digital platform as ‘gold dust’ for parents

Kate hails BBC’s Tiny Happy People digital platform as ‘gold dust’ for parents

The duchess worked behind the scenes on the resource, which focuses on the language and communication skills of 0-4-year-olds.

Warning after ambulance crews attacked while attending emergencies

Warning after ambulance crews attacked while attending emergencies

The North East Ambulance Service said the violence unfolded over seven hours on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

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