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Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Nearly 268,000 passenger vehicles were carried by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in August.

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

The animals were housed in a shed that caught alight in Kilkeel, Co Down.

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

The sportswear retailer said its pre-tax profits for the six months to August 1 slipped by 68% to £41.5 million.

EasyJet cuts flights due to quarantine rules

EasyJet cuts flights due to quarantine rules

From 4am on Wednesday travellers arriving in England from Lesbos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini or Zakynthos must self-isolate.

Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

Britain is one of the countries with a higher number of students in a primary school class, study shows.

What the papers say – September 8

What the papers say – September 8

The rising prospect that Boris Johnson will backtrack on the Brexit agreement dominates the nation’s papers on Tuesday.

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

The study marks the first time researchers have collaborated to explore the possibility of developing culturally competent robots.

Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

From 4am on Wednesday, arrivals from seven Greek islands will need to self-isolate for 14 days.

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

The study is the first time researchers have collaborated to explore the possibility of developing culturally competent robots.

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Legislation cleared the Commons on Monday.

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the rising number of cases was of great concern.

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

The Transport Secretary said tourist islands can now be individually added to or removed from the quarantine-free list.

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

The warning came from Lord Frost.

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Everyone aged over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in shops – marking the first time this will be mandatory in Wales.

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

A statement appeared on artist Neil Buchanan’s website after a social media rumour did the rounds.

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

It comes as the man killed in the Birmingham knife attacks was named as 23-year-old Jacob Billington.

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Experts have raised concerns that the number of patients being referred for help has dipped during lockdown.

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

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

The rate has jumped in nearly all the major cities in northern England.

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Another teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

A minister accused the group of seeking to impose an extremist world view.

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