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Covid-19 testing boss blames booking problems on ‘significant’ rise in demand

Covid-19 testing boss blames booking problems on ‘significant’ rise in demand

Some people who have tried to book tests online have been directed to centres which would take them more than three hours to reach by car.

UK divided over Portugal and Greece quarantine

UK divided over Portugal and Greece quarantine

The development widens the discrepancies in coronavirus travel policies of Westminster and the devolved administrations.

UK ministers challenged over ‘leaked pictures’ on social media

UK ministers challenged over ‘leaked pictures’ on social media

A picture on social media appeared to show an unpublished press release for the forthcoming Internal Market Bill.

Eurostar trains will not stop at Kent stations before 2022

Eurostar trains will not stop at Kent stations before 2022

Bookings are down by 90% compared to last year because of the coronavirus crisis.

Pret A Manger launches monthly subscription service after Covid sales slump

Pret A Manger launches monthly subscription service after Covid sales slump

The coffee and sandwich shop chain axed 2,800 roles last week.

Iceland offers free frozen veg as part of Rashford’s campaign to end child food poverty

Iceland offers free frozen veg as part of Rashford’s campaign to end child food poverty

The Manchester United and England striker was successful in campaigning for free school meal vouchers to be provided to pupils over the summer.

Harry: I hope Netflix Paralympics documentary helps gets rid of stereotyping

Harry: I hope Netflix Paralympics documentary helps gets rid of stereotyping

Rising Phoenix chronicles the history of the games.

Son looked ‘demented’ before allegedly beheading elderly mother, court told

Son looked ‘demented’ before allegedly beheading elderly mother, court told

Giving evidence, Colin Tarver described how his son had acted strangely the night before.

MoD contracts worth more than £300m to support 600 UK jobs

MoD contracts worth more than £300m to support 600 UK jobs

The procurements will upgrade the radar systems of fighter jets.

Portugal and Greece keep quarantine exemption status

Portugal and Greece keep quarantine exemption status

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced there were no changes to the Government’s list on Thursday.

Eat Out to Help Out: Britons eat 100 million meals through scheme in August

Eat Out to Help Out: Britons eat 100 million meals through scheme in August

By the end of Monday, 130,000 claims were made by 84,700 restaurants signed up to the programme, with claims costing around £522 million.

Double murderer who hid bodies in freezer must serve at least 38 years

Double murderer who hid bodies in freezer must serve at least 38 years

Zahid Younis was found guilty of the murders of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa.

‘Countries falling behind commitment to tackle premature chronic disease deaths’

‘Countries falling behind commitment to tackle premature chronic disease deaths’

Researchers say non-communicable diseases currently kill more than 40 million people a year worldwide.

Competition watchdog drops final investigation into hand sanitiser prices

Competition watchdog drops final investigation into hand sanitiser prices

The organisation warned traders in March that it would clamp down hard on anyone who was trying to inflate prices.

Leonard rejects idea of leadership race as pressure mounts

Leonard rejects idea of leadership race as pressure mounts

Four MSPs called for Mr Leonard to go on Wednesday.

People with obesity in UK wait longer before seeking help, study suggests

People with obesity in UK wait longer before seeking help, study suggests

The study by UK obesity experts was presented at the European and International Congress on Obesity.

Meghan’s legal action over photos of her and son Archie reaches High Court

Meghan’s legal action over photos of her and son Archie reaches High Court

The duchess is pursuing legal action over the long-lens images, which were taken in a Canadian park in January.

Oldest elephants tend to lead all-male groups, study suggests

Oldest elephants tend to lead all-male groups, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Exeter carried out the study.

Harry and Meghan have financial freedom with lucrative Netflix deal, expert says

Harry and Meghan have financial freedom with lucrative Netflix deal, expert says

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have set up a production company to make programmes for the streaming service.

Ministers defend plan to hand Abbott trade role despite homophobia claims

Ministers defend plan to hand Abbott trade role despite homophobia claims

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has also been accused of misogyny.

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