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Owners ‘infect pet cat’ with Covid-19 in the UK

Owners ‘infect pet cat’ with Covid-19 in the UK

There have been a small number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in pets in other countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

Oak Furnitureland to shut 27 stores with 163 jobs at risk

Oak Furnitureland to shut 27 stores with 163 jobs at risk

It has announced restructuring plans a month after it was rescued from collapse in a pre-pack administration deal.

Lack of trust could hamper UK-EU environment deal, say peers

Lack of trust could hamper UK-EU environment deal, say peers

Environmental commitments were included in the UK-EU political declaration.

BBC Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs dies aged 68

BBC Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs dies aged 68

Chris Needs had presented his cult late-night phone-in show Friendly Garden since 2002.

Earlier lockdown could have saved lives of London bus drivers, study suggests

Earlier lockdown could have saved lives of London bus drivers, study suggests

A UCL Institute of Health Equity review found that many drivers who died with Covid-19 had underlying health conditions .

New wave of offshore wind schemes will help reduce energy bills – analysis

New wave of offshore wind schemes will help reduce energy bills – analysis

In an ‘astonishing development’, wind farms coming online in the mid-2020s will likely pay back money to consumers, researchers say.

Government ‘too slow’ repatriating stranded Britons, MPs say

Government ‘too slow’ repatriating stranded Britons, MPs say

The Commons Foreign Affairs committee said the Foreign Office gave ‘misleading and outdated’ advice.

Cancer patients ‘worrying about when treatment will resume’

Cancer patients ‘worrying about when treatment will resume’

A survey found some 70% of people who have suffered delays or cancellations to cancer tests and treatment said they felt more frustrated and anxious.

Australian MP wears bin bag in response to her critics’ ‘sexist garbage’

Australian MP wears bin bag in response to her critics’ ‘sexist garbage’

Nicolle Flint said she was responding to an article that criticised her wardrobe.

£50 bike repair vouchers available from Tuesday

£50 bike repair vouchers available from Tuesday

Up to half a million of the vouchers will be issued to help the public ‘drag bikes out of retirement’.

Johnny Depp libel trial enters closing stages

Johnny Depp libel trial enters closing stages

Lawyers for The Sun newspaper said there is a ‘wealth of evidence’ to support Amber Heard’s allegations of domestic violence by Mr Depp.

Nando’s pledges carbon footprint reductions and improved chicken welfare

Nando’s pledges carbon footprint reductions and improved chicken welfare

The peri-peri chicken business has said it will slash the carbon footprint of its meals by 50% by the end of the decade.

Concussion linked to higher risk of dementia in later life, study suggests

Concussion linked to higher risk of dementia in later life, study suggests

Most people recover within a week but there could be longer-term implications after suffering a concussion, researchers have said.

Report: Young BAME men more likely to get Covid fines than white men of same age

Report: Young BAME men more likely to get Covid fines than white men of same age

A National Police Chiefs’ Council report found ‘disproportionality’ in the issuing of fixed penalty notices by forces in England and Wales.

What are the health benefits of losing weight?

What are the health benefits of losing weight?

Experts say a combination of diet and exercise is usually needed to help people shed the pounds.

999 call over pizza in middle of road ‘tops the lot’

999 call over pizza in middle of road ‘tops the lot’

Inspector Darren Taylor, of Sussex Police, said the team had a few calls over the weekend about odd things which had appeared on roads.

Kelp found in Atlantic Ocean ‘has survived since last ice age 16,000 years ago’

Kelp found in Atlantic Ocean ‘has survived since last ice age 16,000 years ago’

Experts from institutions including Heriot-Watt University’s Orkney campus analysed the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 different populations.

Sainsbury’s to trial virtual queuing system for shoppers

Sainsbury’s to trial virtual queuing system for shoppers

The pilot will take place at its stores in Uxbridge, Pimlico, Dome Roundabout in Watford, Leicester North and Newham Royal Wharf.

Bonfire society pulls out of Lewes November 5 celebrations

Bonfire society pulls out of Lewes November 5 celebrations

The East Sussex town is famous for burning effigies of controversial politicians and celebrities on Bonfire Night.

Boris Johnson says he struggles to lose weight as he launches obesity strategy

Boris Johnson says he struggles to lose weight as he launches obesity strategy

The new obesity strategy will lead to a ban on adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt on TV before 9pm.

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