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Cambridge college to return looted cockerel statue to Nigeria

Cambridge college to return looted cockerel statue to Nigeria

Cambridge college to return looted cockerel statue to Nigeria

15 October 2021

Jesus College set up a Legacy of Slavery Working Party to explore the ‘historical, legal and moral status’ of its ownership of the Benin Bronze.


One in three care home residents ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic – ONS

One in three care home residents ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic – ONS

One in three care home residents ‘self-funding’ care before pandemic – ONS

15 October 2021

Some 36.7% of care home residents were self-funding their care between 2019-20, according to experimental statistics.


Loungers to open 10 new sites as it records strong post-lockdown sales

Loungers to open 10 new sites as it records strong post-lockdown sales

Loungers to open 10 new sites as it records strong post-lockdown sales

15 October 2021

Shares in the AIM-listed hospitality business rose after it reported that sales since reopening were significantly beyond pre-pandemic levels.


Grant Shapps insists ‘Christmas will go ahead’ amid supply chain crisis

Grant Shapps insists ‘Christmas will go ahead’ amid supply chain crisis

Grant Shapps insists ‘Christmas will go ahead’ amid supply chain crisis

15 October 2021

The Transport Secretary said ‘there will be food, there will be gifts’ during the festive period.


Adele ‘in a strong place now’ after releasing first new music for six years

Adele ‘in a strong place now’ after releasing first new music for six years

Adele ‘in a strong place now’ after releasing first new music for six years

15 October 2021

Forthcoming album 30 is the 33-year-old singer-songwriter’s first since 2015.


About 43,000 people ‘given wrong PCR Covid test results’

About 43,000 people ‘given wrong PCR Covid test results’

About 43,000 people ‘given wrong PCR Covid test results’

15 October 2021

The errors relate to test results given to people between September 8 and October 12.


Transport minister claims vote for ScotRail strikes during Cop26 ‘not valid’

Transport minister claims vote for ScotRail strikes during Cop26 ‘not valid’

Transport minister claims vote for ScotRail strikes during Cop26 ‘not valid’

15 October 2021

RMT members have decided to take strike action during the climate summit in Glasgow.


Still a long way to go on Northern Ireland Protocol, warns Brexit minister

Still a long way to go on Northern Ireland Protocol, warns Brexit minister

Still a long way to go on Northern Ireland Protocol, warns Brexit minister

15 October 2021

Lord Frost will hold talks with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Friday.


How to avoid blowing your budget with the new £100 contactless card limit

How to avoid blowing your budget with the new £100 contactless card limit

How to avoid blowing your budget with the new £100 contactless card limit

15 October 2021

Could the new £100 limit on a single card transaction make it easier to lose track of your spending? Vicky Shaw takes a look.


Islanders urge Britons to return after Covid-19 leaves them ‘fighting to work’

Islanders urge Britons to return after Covid-19 leaves them ‘fighting to work’

Islanders urge Britons to return after Covid-19 leaves them ‘fighting to work’

15 October 2021

Mauritius reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on October 1.


Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers in London

Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers in London

Addison Lee to recruit 1,000 new drivers in London

15 October 2021

Private taxi firm has seen a big increase in the number of passengers in recent months.


Public told to take new tests after false negatives at Government-run site

Public told to take new tests after false negatives at Government-run site

Public told to take new tests after false negatives at Government-run site

15 October 2021

The DHSC has reportedly confirmed that a number of sites nationally may have been affected by the issue.


What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

15 October 2021

The front pages on Friday focus on the Queen’s take on climate inaction as well as supply chain concerns ahead of Christmas.


Nasa’s Lucy asteroid mission ready for launch

Nasa’s Lucy asteroid mission ready for launch

Nasa’s Lucy asteroid mission ready for launch

15 October 2021

By studying these asteroids up close, scientists hope to learn more about how our solar system’s planets formed 4.5 billion years ago.


Record £184m EuroMillions jackpot is still up for grabs

Record £184m EuroMillions jackpot is still up for grabs

Record £184m EuroMillions jackpot is still up for grabs

15 October 2021

No one claimed Tuesday’s record prize EuroMillions jackpot so there is another chance to be in it to win the huge reward tonight


ASA partners with TikTok to spread ad rule awareness on the platform

ASA partners with TikTok to spread ad rule awareness on the platform

ASA partners with TikTok to spread ad rule awareness on the platform

15 October 2021

Nine influencers have made videos addressing key issues, including misleadingness, body confidence and making ads clear to followers.


Harry calls for moratorium on oil and gas development in southern Africa region

Harry calls for moratorium on oil and gas development in southern Africa region

Harry calls for moratorium on oil and gas development in southern Africa region

15 October 2021

The delta is one of the continent’s largest freshwater wetlands and the main source of water for a million people.


Business Secretary shares ‘mild’ winter briefing with energy suppliers – report

Business Secretary shares ‘mild’ winter briefing with energy suppliers – report

Business Secretary shares ‘mild’ winter briefing with energy suppliers – report

14 October 2021

The Met Office is said to have advised the whole area of long-range forecasting is “pretty experimental”


Adele bares her soul in highly personal comeback single Easy On Me

Adele bares her soul in highly personal comeback single Easy On Me

Adele bares her soul in highly personal comeback single Easy On Me

14 October 2021

Her album 30 will arrive on November 19.


Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis

Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis

Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis

14 October 2021

Her comments were captured on phone videos filmed during a trip to Wales.


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