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Shoppers spend 12% more when they scan their own items, study finds

Shoppers spend 12% more when they scan their own items, study finds

Shoppers spend 12% more when they scan their own items, study finds

28 October 2020

Using a handheld scanner gives people a sense of control and more enjoyable shopping experience, the researchers said.


Harry and Meghan’s positive rating drops with public since lockdown

Harry and Meghan’s positive rating drops with public since lockdown

Harry and Meghan’s positive rating drops with public since lockdown

28 October 2020

The YouGov survey also found the public believe William and Kate’s influence on the royal family will outweigh Harry and Meghan’s input.


14 out of every 1000 Covid-19 patients have a stroke

14 out of every 1000 Covid-19 patients have a stroke

14 out of every 1000 Covid-19 patients have a stroke

28 October 2020

Scientists recommend that all stroke patients be treated as potential Covid-19 cases until screening results come back negative.


Hundreds of Scout groups facing closure without further financial support

Hundreds of Scout groups facing closure without further financial support

Hundreds of Scout groups facing closure without further financial support

28 October 2020

The Scout Association has launched a new campaign to raise £300,000 to save the affected groups.


‘Womanising’ police officer jailed for killing lover

‘Womanising’ police officer jailed for killing lover

‘Womanising’ police officer jailed for killing lover

28 October 2020

Pc Timothy Brehmer ‘lost control’ and killed nurse Claire Parry after she told his wife about their affair.


Dozens discharged into care homes after positive Covid-19 tests, report finds

Dozens discharged into care homes after positive Covid-19 tests, report finds

Dozens discharged into care homes after positive Covid-19 tests, report finds

28 October 2020

Between March 1 and May 31, there were 5,204 discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes in Scotland.


Health staff and families at more risk of Covid hospital admission, study finds

Health staff and families at more risk of Covid hospital admission, study finds

Health staff and families at more risk of Covid hospital admission, study finds

28 October 2020

Researchers examined coronavirus cases among 158,445 health workers in Scotland aged 18 to 65.


No hope of finding more survivors from migrant boat tragedy, rescuers say

No hope of finding more survivors from migrant boat tragedy, rescuers say

No hope of finding more survivors from migrant boat tragedy, rescuers say

28 October 2020

Four people, including two young children, died after the vessel capsized off Dunkirk, and more than a dozen others were taken to hospital.


BT signs deal with Ericsson to replace Huawei in 5G network

BT signs deal with Ericsson to replace Huawei in 5G network

BT signs deal with Ericsson to replace Huawei in 5G network

28 October 2020

The Swedish firm’s equipment is expected to manage around 50% of total 5G traffic for BT and EE.


Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

28 October 2020

The charity has committed to hiring local filmmakers and photographers.


More than a million children were in workless households last year

More than a million children were in workless households last year

More than a million children were in workless households last year

28 October 2020

Of these, 993,000 were living in long-term workless households, Office for National Statistics figures suggest.


Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

28 October 2020

Britain’s climate zones are moving 5km a year, putting species at risk of population declines and extinction, report warns.


Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

28 October 2020

The founder of Facebook group Mastectomy Network has said images that comply with the website’s rules are repeatedly being taken down.


Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

28 October 2020

David Jamieson also spoke of his fears of a ‘time bomb’ of civil unrest.


Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

28 October 2020

Meghan will ask a judge to postpone the trial of her privacy action against the publisher of the Mail On Sunday, which was due to start in January.


Covid-19 app updated after language issue

Covid-19 app updated after language issue

Covid-19 app updated after language issue

28 October 2020

Users with devices in unsupported languages – including French and Spanish – had reported seeing just a blank screen when trying to access the app.


Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

28 October 2020

Downing Street has suggested there could be an announcement on extra support to feed school children during the holidays.


Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

28 October 2020

The total of 4.07 billion was a 5.5% reduction on the previous 12 months.


Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

28 October 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice said large families and those living in different tiers may not be able to meet on Christmas Day.


Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

28 October 2020

It comes amid fears the second wave of the virus could be more deadly than the first.


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