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Blood test used to match breast cancer patients to most effective treatment

Blood test used to match breast cancer patients to most effective treatment

Researchers found the test is now reliable enough to be offered to patients on the NHS once it has passed approval.

Ofgem could save customers £1.7bn, says Citizens Advice amid battle over rules

Ofgem could save customers £1.7bn, says Citizens Advice amid battle over rules

Energy networks have been lobbying for more relaxed rules.

Red Arrows mark Battle of Britain anniversary over Guernsey

Red Arrows mark Battle of Britain anniversary over Guernsey

The crimson jet planes conducted a dazzling display above the island’s harbour on Thursday to the delight of onlookers.

Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK

Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK

The EU said trade talks could be jeopardised.

UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

HC-One operates more than 300 care homes, including Home Farm in Portree, Skye, where 10 residents died.

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Current communication laws are no longer fit for purpose in the digital age, the Law Commission said.

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

The Avengers star has died at the age of 82.

Bingo crowds getting younger as older players stay at home, says Mecca boss

Bingo crowds getting younger as older players stay at home, says Mecca boss

John O’Reilly said Mecca Bingo has seen the number of customers aged 70 and over dive by 60% since reopening.

Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’

Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran took the salute at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.

Nicola Sturgeon limits gatherings to six amid ‘battle’ to control Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon limits gatherings to six amid ‘battle’ to control Covid-19

Scotland’s First Minister said the R number in the country could now be as high as 1.5.

Hundreds of schools and colleges have problems accessing Covid-19 tests – union

Hundreds of schools and colleges have problems accessing Covid-19 tests – union

Thousands of teachers and pupils are likely to be out of school awaiting results, the Association of School and College Leaders warns.

The Avengers and Game Of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg dies at 82

The Avengers and Game Of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg dies at 82

She also appeared in the Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

Topless Extinction Rebellion protesters expose ‘bare truth’ in Parliament stunt

Topless Extinction Rebellion protesters expose ‘bare truth’ in Parliament stunt

At least 13 topless women attached themselves to the outside of the Palace of Westminster with bike locks around their necks on Thursday.

Travel firms ‘failed to learn lessons’ from cyberattacks, Which? report claims

Travel firms ‘failed to learn lessons’ from cyberattacks, Which? report claims

An investigation by the consumer group claims firms such as Marriott, British Airways and easyJet have hundreds of flaws in their sites.

Dunelm expects Christmas boost from new Covid-19 Rule of Six

Dunelm expects Christmas boost from new Covid-19 Rule of Six

The homewares chain enjoyed a 130% jump in online sales during lockdown as families set up home improvements.

Test and Trace chief insists system is working despite more missed targets

Test and Trace chief insists system is working despite more missed targets

Figures show just over two-thirds (69.2%) of close contacts of people who tested positive were reached in the week to September 2.

‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US

‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US

The Irish data regulator has launched an inquiry which the tech giant has warned could have ‘a far-reaching effect on businesses’.

Birmingham knife attacks murder accused appears at Crown Court

Birmingham knife attacks murder accused appears at Crown Court

Zephaniah McLeod is accused of killing university worker Jacob Billington as well as seven counts of attempted murder.

Liverpool and Leeds fans urged to stay away from Anfield season opener

Liverpool and Leeds fans urged to stay away from Anfield season opener

Leeds will play their first Premier League game since their relegation from the top flight in the 2003/04 season.

Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’

Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’

The findings also raise questions over people’s willingness to be given a Covid-19 inoculation.

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