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Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

Love letter sent by Edward VIII before he was King to be sold at auction

08 October 2021

The then-Prince of Wales wrote the four-page letter to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward in 1919.


Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

Jacamo owner N Brown hails momentum amid turnaround plan

08 October 2021

The retailer reported that adjusted pre-tax profits increased by 7.1% to £24.2 million for the six months to August 28.


Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

Royal Mail expands in Canada with £210.5m takeover

08 October 2021

The postal service’s international division, GLS, has bought Canadian firm Rosenau Transport in a deal that will link its Canada and US services.


Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

Asda expands full range one-hour delivery service to 96 stores

08 October 2021

A trial for one-hour deliveries – at a cost of £8.50 per delivery – will be rolled out as demand was greater than expected.


British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

British daily meat consumption dropped 17% in a decade, study finds

08 October 2021

The authors of the study warned more needed to be done to meet environmental targets.


What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

08 October 2021

Concerns over energy bills and a flu surge feature on the front pages, several of which also herald singer Adele’s new album.


Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

Kwarteng to meet bosses of industries with greatest energy needs

07 October 2021

The Business Secretary will meet the chiefs of energy intensive industries as concerns over scaled down production in winter intensify.


Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

Lib Dems and Labour criticise Government after schools face food disruption

07 October 2021

One of the UK’s largest canteen suppliers confirmed it has ‘contingency plans in place’ to ensure a good supply of meals remain for children.


Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

Wales to remain at alert level 0 despite ‘challenging’ winter ahead

07 October 2021

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a press conference on Friday.


Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

Marcus Rashford says collecting degree ‘bittersweet’ following benefits cut

07 October 2021

The footballer collected an honorary doctorate at the University of Manchester for his campaigns against child poverty.


Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

Veterans share inspiring stories as survey reveals mental health crisis

07 October 2021

Help for Heroes has published data on the mental wellbeing of soldiers based on a survey of 2,201 veterans and serving personnel.


Comedian Joe Lycett stages stunt outside Shell HQ in London

Comedian Joe Lycett stages stunt outside Shell HQ in London

Comedian Joe Lycett stages stunt outside Shell HQ in London

07 October 2021

The TV star danced and showed a parody advert outside the oil giant’s offices to raise awareness about “greenwashing”.


Givan and O’Neill: We don’t want to introduce mandatory vaccine passports

Givan and O’Neill: We don’t want to introduce mandatory vaccine passports

Givan and O’Neill: We don’t want to introduce mandatory vaccine passports

07 October 2021

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy Michelle O’Neill urged the public to work together to avoid the need to introduce the measure.


Newcastle fans party outside stadium as Saudi takeover confirmed

Newcastle fans party outside stadium as Saudi takeover confirmed

Newcastle fans party outside stadium as Saudi takeover confirmed

07 October 2021

Some supporters posed with Saudi flags outside St James’ Park.


UK launches consultation ahead of new trade talks with Gulf states

UK launches consultation ahead of new trade talks with Gulf states

UK launches consultation ahead of new trade talks with Gulf states

07 October 2021

Total bilateral trade with the Gulf Co-operation Council region was worth over £30 billion in 2020.


Bogus policeman who tried to ‘arrest’ woman in car park jailed

Bogus policeman who tried to ‘arrest’ woman in car park jailed

Bogus policeman who tried to ‘arrest’ woman in car park jailed

07 October 2021

The Cumbrian main told the real officers his actions had been a ‘joke’.


Battery-electric vehicles outnumber plug-in hybrids for first time – RAC

Battery-electric vehicles outnumber plug-in hybrids for first time – RAC

Battery-electric vehicles outnumber plug-in hybrids for first time – RAC

07 October 2021

An estimated 332,299 battery-electric vehicles are on UK roads following a record 32,721 being registered last month, the RAC said.


Man charged with neighbour’s murder

Man charged with neighbour’s murder

Man charged with neighbour’s murder

07 October 2021

Can Arslan will appear in court on Friday accused of stabbing to death father-of-three Matthew Boorman at his home near Tewkesbury.


South Africa, Thailand and Mexico among 47 countries being cut from red list

South Africa, Thailand and Mexico among 47 countries being cut from red list

South Africa, Thailand and Mexico among 47 countries being cut from red list

07 October 2021

Travellers arriving from those destinations after 4am on Monday will no longer need to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel.


Children with autism do not use context to identify emotions, study suggests

Children with autism do not use context to identify emotions, study suggests

Children with autism do not use context to identify emotions, study suggests

07 October 2021

Researchers looked at whether autistic children can recognise when one emotion is masking a different feeling.


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