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UK households cut carbon emissions by 33 million tonnes during pandemic – report

UK households cut carbon emissions by 33 million tonnes during pandemic – report

UK households cut carbon emissions by 33 million tonnes during pandemic – report

14 October 2021

Reduced spending on eating out, transport and clothing were some of the biggest drivers behind a 10% fall in the amount of CO2 produced by households.


Up to 800 temporary visas for butchers

Up to 800 temporary visas for butchers

Up to 800 temporary visas for butchers

14 October 2021

The Government said the measures are temporary are a consequence of a ‘unique range of pressures’.


Prison contraband smugglers caught by X-ray body scanners

Prison contraband smugglers caught by X-ray body scanners

Prison contraband smugglers caught by X-ray body scanners

14 October 2021

According to the Ministry of Justice, 10,611 positive scans have taken place.


Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic

Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic

Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic

14 October 2021

Brexit minister Lord Frost is expected in Brussels on Friday to meet Maros Sefcovic to discuss ways to break the deadlock.


Partially shredded Banksy painting sells for more than £18m

Partially shredded Banksy painting sells for more than £18m

Partially shredded Banksy painting sells for more than £18m

14 October 2021

Love Is In The Bin was auctioned in London by Sotheby’s.


Reporter delivers news live while riding a skateboard

Reporter delivers news live while riding a skateboard

Reporter delivers news live while riding a skateboard

14 October 2021

Reporter Victor Williams has gone viral for showcasing his skateboarding skills while delivering the news.


PM pursuing Oliver Twist-style strategy instead of levelling up, says peer

PM pursuing Oliver Twist-style strategy instead of levelling up, says peer

PM pursuing Oliver Twist-style strategy instead of levelling up, says peer

14 October 2021

Labour’s Lord Liddle said the Government’s plan involved the creation of ‘lots of funds’ for which councils had to make bids to Whitehall departments.


People have eyes tested at global landmarks to mark World Sight Day

People have eyes tested at global landmarks to mark World Sight Day

People have eyes tested at global landmarks to mark World Sight Day

14 October 2021

The #LoveYourEyes campaign comes as a study found delays in treatment have occurred because of the coronavirus pandemic


Calls for greater police presence on social media to tackle misinformation

Calls for greater police presence on social media to tackle misinformation

Calls for greater police presence on social media to tackle misinformation

14 October 2021

Marc Jones, chairman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said police had a ‘duty to make people feel safe, as well as be safe’.


Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England highest since July

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England highest since July

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England highest since July

14 October 2021

Mid-July was the last time there was a major spike in Covid-19 cases in England.


French trawler sinking probably caused by entangled fishing gear, inquest hears

French trawler sinking probably caused by entangled fishing gear, inquest hears

French trawler sinking probably caused by entangled fishing gear, inquest hears

14 October 2021

Experts believe the Bugaled Breizh’s trawl net became caught on seabed mud and sediment, causing it to capsize.


British Airways recruits cabin crew after cutting thousands of jobs in 2020

British Airways recruits cabin crew after cutting thousands of jobs in 2020

British Airways recruits cabin crew after cutting thousands of jobs in 2020

14 October 2021

The airline is hiring an undisclosed number of people to work on flights in summer 2022.


£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

14 October 2021

Internationally rare chalk grassland is one of the most nature-rich landscapes in the UK, with a wide range of wildflowers, orchids and butterflies.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

14 October 2021

More than four in five local areas (82%) have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

14 October 2021

Large-scale transport disruption had already been predicted during the climate conference due to major road closures.


Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

14 October 2021

David Rogers was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years, while Samuel Rogers was given a nine-year jail sentence.


US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

14 October 2021

Mr Biden will come to the UK for two days after attending the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome.


Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

14 October 2021

Police were giving evidence at the inquest into Port’s four victims, who were young, gay men killed by fatal drug overdoses.


Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

14 October 2021

Dr Prakash Kachhala said a receptionist was in tears at his surgery on Thursday morning.


Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

14 October 2021

Statins are prescribed for lowering cholesterol in the blood.


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