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Liam Fox to be nominated by UK to lead WTO

Liam Fox to be nominated by UK to lead WTO

Nominations for the post close later on Wednesday.

Sunak backtracks on plan to tax workers who get Covid-19 tests from employers

Sunak backtracks on plan to tax workers who get Covid-19 tests from employers

The Chancellor said he would exempt the tests from income tax and National Insurance after he was warned of its impact on frontline workers.

Deal struck to avert cabin crew job losses at Ryanair, Unite announces

Deal struck to avert cabin crew job losses at Ryanair, Unite announces

Workers have agreed a temporary pay cut, to be returned over the next few years, the union said.

RSPB Scotland acts to boost corncrake population

RSPB Scotland acts to boost corncrake population

The £738,000 project will work with farmers and crofters to focus on land management.

Met chief apologises to sprinter after stop and search

Met chief apologises to sprinter after stop and search

The commissioner said reviews of the evidence by two separate teams have found there was no apparent misconduct.

Sailors from HMS Prince of Wales running Covid-19 testing stations

Sailors from HMS Prince of Wales running Covid-19 testing stations

The crew members are carrying out the work while the aircraft carrier is undergoing maintenance.

Sunak unveiling ‘plan for jobs’ to cope with impact of coronavirus crisis

Sunak unveiling ‘plan for jobs’ to cope with impact of coronavirus crisis

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his proposals in a Commons statement to address fears about rising unemployment.

Stormy waters could be ahead for recruitment of nurses and midwives – regulator

Stormy waters could be ahead for recruitment of nurses and midwives – regulator

The Nursing and Midwifery Council warned that travel restrictions and the long-term impact of Covid-19 may impact recruitment.

Uber to launch commuter boat service in London

Uber to launch commuter boat service in London

Branded vessels will operate on the River Thames between Putney and Woolwich later this summer.

Man charged with wounding two paramedics in knife attack

Man charged with wounding two paramedics in knife attack

Paramedics Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were stabbed after being called to an address in Wolverhampton on Monday.

Clacton Pier is crowned 2020 Pier of the Year

Clacton Pier is crowned 2020 Pier of the Year

The pier boasts many rides including a helter-skelter and an adventure golf course.

Boohoo hires QC to look into minimum wage claims that ‘shocked’ bosses

Boohoo hires QC to look into minimum wage claims that ‘shocked’ bosses

Workers at companies in Boohoo’s supply chain have allegedly been paid as little as £3.50 an hour.

Kate Garraway: Doctors don’t know how much better Derek can get

Kate Garraway: Doctors don’t know how much better Derek can get

She said she had been told six times that Mr Draper was not ‘going to make it’.

Emerging evidence of Covid-19 airborne transmission – WHO

Emerging evidence of Covid-19 airborne transmission – WHO

More than 200 scientists wrote an open letter to the agency urging officials to recognise the possibility of airborne transmission of Covid-19.

Johnny Depp facing second day of questioning in libel claim against The Sun

Johnny Depp facing second day of questioning in libel claim against The Sun

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains ‘linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes’

Fruit, vegetables and whole grains ‘linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes’

Experts found that even a modest increase of these foods as part of a healthy diet could help prevent Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity.

Study finds statins reduce risk of stroke or heart attack

Study finds statins reduce risk of stroke or heart attack

The drugs, commonly used to lower people’s cholesterol, were found to cut the risk of people over 75 having a heart attack or stroke by a fifth.

Stamp duty holiday: Key questions answered

Stamp duty holiday: Key questions answered

The costs associated with buying a house will come down.

JK Rowling joins high-profile figures voicing fears for free speech

JK Rowling joins high-profile figures voicing fears for free speech

In an open letter, prominent arts identities warned against so-called cancel culture.

What the papers say – July 8

What the papers say – July 8

The economy, celebrities in court and a sad dog lead the front pages on Wednesday.

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