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Scientists develop formula to compare ages of dogs and humans ‘more accurately’

Scientists develop formula to compare ages of dogs and humans ‘more accurately’

The researchers say the commonly-held belief that a dog year is equivalent to seven human years is a myth.

Nicola Sturgeon ‘modelling herself on Trump’ with border comments – Rees-Mogg

Nicola Sturgeon ‘modelling herself on Trump’ with border comments – Rees-Mogg

It came amid a row after the First Minister failed to rule out ‘border checks’ on English visitors to Scotland.

Charles praises Tube workers for keeping Underground running

Charles praises Tube workers for keeping Underground running

The heir to the throne thanked staff ‘for doing so much … for all your hard work’.

BBC announces cost-cutting measures for English regional TV and radio

BBC announces cost-cutting measures for English regional TV and radio

Changes include one instead of two presenters fronting the 6.30pm regional TV news bulletins.

Extended hours for hairdressers amid huge waiting list

Extended hours for hairdressers amid huge waiting list

Salons will be open from 7am to 11pm to cope with demand, hairdressing company Blue Tit has announced.

Tattoo industry approaching breaking point because of closures, union warns

Tattoo industry approaching breaking point because of closures, union warns

The GMB has urged the Government to help the sector cope with the impact of the virus crisis.

No further extension to furlough scheme, warns Johnson

No further extension to furlough scheme, warns Johnson

The PM says it is not ‘healthy’ for the state to keep on paying employees’ wages, despite fears of more job losses.

PSNI made ‘significant’ number of arrests in organised crime sting operation

PSNI made ‘significant’ number of arrests in organised crime sting operation

Searches as part of Operation Venetic resulted in the seizure of more than £365,000 in cash, as well as drugs, cars, jewellery and designer bags.

Most people wait longer than two days for a home Covid-19 test result

Most people wait longer than two days for a home Covid-19 test result

Fewer than one in 10 people (7%) got a test result within 24 hours of taking a home test, while 15% got a result within 24 to 48 hours.

Over a third of shoppers stung by price-gouging on essential products – report

Over a third of shoppers stung by price-gouging on essential products – report

Consumer group Which? found that in some cases medical-grade masks were being sold for nearly 20 times the usual price.

Face coverings to be mandatory for shoppers in Scotland

Face coverings to be mandatory for shoppers in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also said social distancing will be halved to one metre in some sectors from next week, including hospitality.

Former Barclays boss says he feared Government ownership during 2008 crisis

Former Barclays boss says he feared Government ownership during 2008 crisis

John Varley told a judge he feared for the bank’s strategic direction and thought shareholders’ interests could be harmed.

O’Neill will not be stepping aside – Sinn Fein president

O’Neill will not be stepping aside – Sinn Fein president

Mary-Lou McDonald responded to a call from the DUP for the Deputy First Minister to stand down amid claims of lockdown breaches at a Belfast funeral.

Researchers developing rapid saliva-based coronavirus test

Researchers developing rapid saliva-based coronavirus test

Scientists hope the test will help to speed up contact tracing and patient isolation.

Schools to keep children apart in year group ‘bubbles’ on full return in autumn

Schools to keep children apart in year group ‘bubbles’ on full return in autumn

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced plans for getting all pupils back after the summer break.

Independent travel agents call for Government clarity on foreign summer holidays

Independent travel agents call for Government clarity on foreign summer holidays

Small travel firms say they have struggled to cope with the uncertainty and speculation about how the industry will open up again.

North Wales site hardest hit by 1,700 Airbus job cuts

North Wales site hardest hit by 1,700 Airbus job cuts

More than 1,700 jobs are planned to be cut from two sites.

Teenager appears in court charged with murder of sisters in London park

Teenager appears in court charged with murder of sisters in London park

Danyal Hussein will appear at the Old Bailey on Monday.

HMS Queen Elizabeth back in home port as ‘fully trained’ aircraft carrier

HMS Queen Elizabeth back in home port as ‘fully trained’ aircraft carrier

Families of the crew were unable to give the £3 billion Navy ship the traditional quayside welcome at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Shapps beefs up enforcement powers to ensure passengers wear face coverings

Shapps beefs up enforcement powers to ensure passengers wear face coverings

The Transport Secretary said TfL, Network Rail and the British Transport Police will be ‘tightening up’ on ensuring they are worn during journeys.

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