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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group interested in buying Arcadia brands

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group interested in buying Arcadia brands

Chris Wootton, chief finance officer at Frasers, told the PA news agency the group was on the ‘look out’ for opportunities on the high street.

London faces ‘catastrophic’ Tier 3 unless coronavirus controlled, warns Khan

London faces ‘catastrophic’ Tier 3 unless coronavirus controlled, warns Khan

The capital’s mayor urged people to help control the spread of the virus as figures showed the city has the highest rate of cases in England.

Secondary schools in Wales to switch to online learning from Monday

Secondary schools in Wales to switch to online learning from Monday

The Welsh education minister said the move was in response to the health service coming under ‘significant and sustained pressure’.

What does a no-deal Brexit mean for food prices, travel, study and the economy?

What does a no-deal Brexit mean for food prices, travel, study and the economy?

The UK and EU are struggling to agree terms on a trade deal.

Irish hauliers using UK land bridge face mounting costs and paperwork

Irish hauliers using UK land bridge face mounting costs and paperwork

An end to the transition period with no trade deal would lead to more checking and slower processes, the industry said.

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

The image has appeared on the side of a house in Bristol.

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Attorney General Suella Braverman was seeking clarification of the law.

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Nicki Constant sheltered below deck and prayed for their survival as the yacht was tossed and battered by violent seas during the force 12 hurricane.

Big Issue launches first Christmas appeal film to highlight plight of vendors

Big Issue launches first Christmas appeal film to highlight plight of vendors

In the film, Big Issue vendor Martin McKenzie contrasts his experiences before the coronavirus pandemic with quieter streets in the current climate.

£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition

£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition

Brandon Lewis said the cash will help enable ‘businesses and people to innovate and invest’.

Universities in ‘reasonable financial shape’ amid fears institutions could close

Universities in ‘reasonable financial shape’ amid fears institutions could close

But a number of uncertainties amid Covid-19 and Brexit could change the situation ‘very quickly’, regulator says.

Cognitive performance of four-month-old ravens may parallel adult apes – study

Cognitive performance of four-month-old ravens may parallel adult apes – study

New research suggests ravens’ develop cognitive skills relatively quick and are near-to-complete by four months of age.

Examples of ‘shocking failings’ at scandal-hit NHS trust

Examples of ‘shocking failings’ at scandal-hit NHS trust

A review of deaths and allegations of poor care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is examining the cases of 1,862 families.

Touch-free vital signs monitoring technique revealed by scientists

Touch-free vital signs monitoring technique revealed by scientists

The new radar method can accurately measure an individual’s heart and respiratory rates.

Socially-isolated elderly people more likely to have a fall, research finds

Socially-isolated elderly people more likely to have a fall, research finds

Experts at University College London have studied data on falls among thousands of people aged 60 and over.

No-deal Brexit economic fallout predicted to exceed that caused by coronavirus

No-deal Brexit economic fallout predicted to exceed that caused by coronavirus

Official figures suggest 2% could be wiped off the economy in 2021, equivalent to £45 billion.

Queen’s weekly audience with PM postponed due to Brexit talks

Queen’s weekly audience with PM postponed due to Brexit talks

Buckingham Palace said the pair will speak on the phone next week instead.

Incels believe women owe them sex, experts tells terrorism trial

Incels believe women owe them sex, experts tells terrorism trial

Gabrielle Friel is said to have ‘expressed affinity with and sympathy for one incel-motivated mass murder’.

Social distancing could be advised for another year, says expert

Social distancing could be advised for another year, says expert

Tim Spector said exiting the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be a slow phase-out.

Banksy-style artwork of sneezing woman appears on wall

Banksy-style artwork of sneezing woman appears on wall

The elusive street artist is yet to confirm whether he painted the mural in Bristol.

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