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‘Old favourites more meaningful than novelty’ for those nearing end of life

‘Old favourites more meaningful than novelty’ for those nearing end of life

‘Old favourites more meaningful than novelty’ for those nearing end of life

06 October 2022

Researchers say their findings contradict the idea of a bucket list where people pursue things they have never done before but always wanted to.


David Hockney painting pictured ahead of first public sale in more than 30 years

David Hockney painting pictured ahead of first public sale in more than 30 years

David Hockney painting pictured ahead of first public sale in more than 30 years

06 October 2022

The piece could sell for as much as £10 million.


Stop trading with Iran says Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter, as she cuts hair on TV

Stop trading with Iran says Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter, as she cuts hair on TV

Stop trading with Iran says Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter, as she cuts hair on TV

06 October 2022

Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in protest at the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.


Jeremy Clarkson contesting notice to shut farm cafe and restaurant

Jeremy Clarkson contesting notice to shut farm cafe and restaurant

Jeremy Clarkson contesting notice to shut farm cafe and restaurant

06 October 2022

The 62-year-old broadcaster’s Oxfordshire farm has attracted a lot of attention since his Amazon Studios series Clarkson’s Farm.


‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

06 October 2022

Home Office figures show that police-recorded hate crimes motivated by transgender identity have risen by 56% in a year.


Number of Covid-19 patients in England jumps to highest level for two months

Number of Covid-19 patients in England jumps to highest level for two months

Number of Covid-19 patients in England jumps to highest level for two months

06 October 2022

Three regions are recording patient levels last seen in late July.


Marks & Spencer launches digital credit account for Sparks customers

Marks & Spencer launches digital credit account for Sparks customers

Marks & Spencer launches digital credit account for Sparks customers

06 October 2022

Sparks Pay is initially rolling out as a phased launch on M&S.com and the M&S app.


Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says

Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says

Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says

06 October 2022

Dr Susie Alegre has warned the Bill in its current form fails to tackle the root causes of online harm.


Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed in bid to establish identity

Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed in bid to establish identity

Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed in bid to establish identity

06 October 2022

The man at the centre of the case claims never to have been to the US, where prosecutors argue he is wanted for rape.


Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

06 October 2022

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said it is a ‘momentous moment for cycling’ in the capital.


September records slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid

September records slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid

September records slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid

06 October 2022

Total in-store and online sales increased by just 2.8% in September on last year, according to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker.


Home Secretary has ‘reservations’ over relaxing immigration for India trade deal

Home Secretary has ‘reservations’ over relaxing immigration for India trade deal

Home Secretary has ‘reservations’ over relaxing immigration for India trade deal

06 October 2022

The UK is currently negotiating a trade agreement with India


Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘little too strict’, Ireland’s deputy PM says

Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘little too strict’, Ireland’s deputy PM says

Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘little too strict’, Ireland’s deputy PM says

06 October 2022

Leo Varadkar said that a window of opportunity now exists for agreement to be reached between the EU and the UK.


Andy Burnham: Remove Avanti’s contract unless trains are reinstated soon

Andy Burnham: Remove Avanti’s contract unless trains are reinstated soon

Andy Burnham: Remove Avanti’s contract unless trains are reinstated soon

06 October 2022

The Labour mayor wrote to Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan.


Bank of England spends fraction of £65bn emergency gilt-buying programme

Bank of England spends fraction of £65bn emergency gilt-buying programme

Bank of England spends fraction of £65bn emergency gilt-buying programme

06 October 2022

The Bank has stayed well within its daily limit of £5 billion in emergency gilt purchasing, spending £3.7 billion across six operations so far.


William and Kate on day-long visit to Northern Ireland

William and Kate on day-long visit to Northern Ireland

William and Kate on day-long visit to Northern Ireland

06 October 2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales began with a visit to suicide prevention charity PIPS in north Belfast.


Student starting cardiac treatments PhD after vow over father’s heart disorder

Student starting cardiac treatments PhD after vow over father’s heart disorder

Student starting cardiac treatments PhD after vow over father’s heart disorder

06 October 2022

Tim Roberts said his late father’s health problems precipitated his interest in studying medicine.


Truss arrives in Prague for crunch meetings with European leaders

Truss arrives in Prague for crunch meetings with European leaders

Truss arrives in Prague for crunch meetings with European leaders

06 October 2022

The Prime Minister will meet French president Emmanuel Macron during her one-day visit to Prague.


Damilola Oloruntola, 23, was ‘killed with knife hidden inside umbrella’

Damilola Oloruntola, 23, was ‘killed with knife hidden inside umbrella’

Damilola Oloruntola, 23, was ‘killed with knife hidden inside umbrella’

06 October 2022

The killing followed a clash between Soloman Bamidele, an associate and two other younger boys, it is alleged.


Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter cuts hair live on TV in support of Iran protesters

Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter cuts hair live on TV in support of Iran protesters

Anoosheh Ashoori’s daughter cuts hair live on TV in support of Iran protesters

06 October 2022

Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in protest at the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.


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