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Estate agents respond better to buyers with certain accents, research suggests

Estate agents respond better to buyers with certain accents, research suggests

The volunteers gave only their names to estate agents when inquiring about buying a house for the first time.

‘Huge increase’ in litter and fly-tipping in woodland nature sites in lockdown

‘Huge increase’ in litter and fly-tipping in woodland nature sites in lockdown

Some sites have even seen trees chopped down, fire pits and drug debris, Woodland Trust says.

Nearly one in four young renters ‘reliant on coronavirus job retention scheme’

Nearly one in four young renters ‘reliant on coronavirus job retention scheme’

The National Residential Landlords Association said these people could struggle to pay their rents as the furlough scheme winds down.

Tributes paid to ‘iconic’ film composer Ennio Morricone

Tributes paid to ‘iconic’ film composer Ennio Morricone

Fellow composers Hans Zimmer and Daniel Pemberton remembered the prolific musician.

Threat to 1,000 jobs as Pret a Manger shuts down 30 shops

Threat to 1,000 jobs as Pret a Manger shuts down 30 shops

The sandwich and coffee chain said recent sales have dived by almost three-quarters compared with the same period last year.

Study sheds light on famous tequila bat

Study sheds light on famous tequila bat

The bat lives in some of the hottest desert areas of Mexico and plays a vital role in pollinating the blue agave plant from which tequila is made.

Teenager appears in court over ‘unprovoked and random’ killing of two sisters

Teenager appears in court over ‘unprovoked and random’ killing of two sisters

Danyal Hussein, 18, allegedly stabbed Nicole Smallman, 27, and Bibaa Henry, 46, multiple times on Saturday June 6.

Boohoo to investigate alleged illegal practices at Leicester supplier

Boohoo to investigate alleged illegal practices at Leicester supplier

The fast-fashion retailer told investors on Monday that it will end relationships with any supplier it finds to have broken its code of conduct.

Team GB sprinter ‘considering legal action against Met’ after stop and search

Team GB sprinter ‘considering legal action against Met’ after stop and search

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Bianca Williams called it an ‘awful experience’.

UK construction sector rebounds to growth after building work restarts

UK construction sector rebounds to growth after building work restarts

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) surged to a reading of 55.3 last month, from 28.9 in May.

Theatre performances without social distancing some way off – Culture Secretary

Theatre performances without social distancing some way off – Culture Secretary

Theatres, museums, galleries, music venues, independent cinemas and heritage sites are set to receive Government support.

British Hollywood star denies massage therapist’s sexual assault claim

British Hollywood star denies massage therapist’s sexual assault claim

Police have questioned the married star, according to reports.

Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries

Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries

The postal firm is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 prototype electric van, based on a London taxi cab.

US sanctions on Huawei may have significant impact on 5G role, says Dowden

US sanctions on Huawei may have significant impact on 5G role, says Dowden

The Culture Secretary said he has received a National Cyber Security Centre report on the Chinese firm.

Government accused of confusing holidaymakers over travel lists

Government accused of confusing holidaymakers over travel lists

The Department for Transport and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office published separate lists last week aimed at restarting foreign holidays.

Demand for new cars down almost 35% in June

Demand for new cars down almost 35% in June

A trade body said the decline reflects uncertain economic confidence and dealerships in Wales and Scotland remaining closed for much of the month.

£1.57bn support package ‘shows important role arts will play in recovery’

£1.57bn support package ‘shows important role arts will play in recovery’

Kwame Kwei-Armah, artistic director of the Young Vic, said he and his colleagues are ‘relieved’ following the announcement.

Expert: Covid-19 may have been dormant around the world before emerging in China

Expert: Covid-19 may have been dormant around the world before emerging in China

Dr Tom Jefferson, of Oxford University, said there is evidence of huge amounts of the coronavirus in sewage and of faecal transmission.

UK could experience up to 35,000 excess cancer-related deaths due to Covid-19

UK could experience up to 35,000 excess cancer-related deaths due to Covid-19

A study found up to two million routine breast, bowel and cervical cancer screenings may have been missed throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Arts industry reacts to £1.57bn lifeline from Government

Arts industry reacts to £1.57bn lifeline from Government

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the economic support package for the sector on Sunday evening.

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