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Schools struggle with ‘increasingly out of control’ Covid-19 testing issues

Schools struggle with ‘increasingly out of control’ Covid-19 testing issues

The Government should prioritise the education sector for the allocation of tests, a union leader says.

Redrow profits dive after pandemic weighs on house completions

Redrow profits dive after pandemic weighs on house completions

It said that pre-tax profits slid by 65.5% to £140 million for the year, as revenues dived by 37% to £1.34 billion.

Man who tried for 200 jobs finally lands role after sending song to interviewer

Man who tried for 200 jobs finally lands role after sending song to interviewer

Frustrated jobseeker Richard Stevens penned a song with his 16-year-old son Oscar.

Eat Out to Help Out scheme sees inflation fall to near-five year low

Eat Out to Help Out scheme sees inflation fall to near-five year low

The Office for National Statistics said the Consumer Prices Index tumbled to 0.2% in August from 1% in July.

Police officers committed gross misconduct by posting ‘offensive’ TikTok videos

Police officers committed gross misconduct by posting ‘offensive’ TikTok videos

Police constables Amy Taylor and April Cooper, of Cambridgeshire Police, were subject to a disciplinary hearing.

What the papers say – September 16

What the papers say – September 16

The ‘circus’ around coronavirus testing leads most of the nation’s Wednesday papers.

Analysis of viking skeletons suggests they were not all Scandinavian

Analysis of viking skeletons suggests they were not all Scandinavian

Researchers say the results of a six-year project debunk the modern image of vikings as brutal predators who travelled by sea from Scandinavia.

Congressmen say no free trade deal if UK breaks Good Friday Agreement for Brexit

Congressmen say no free trade deal if UK breaks Good Friday Agreement for Brexit

Just last week Nancy Pelosi said there would be “absolutely no chance” of a trade deal if Britain overrides the Brexit deal with Brussels.

Queen’s removal as head of state is matter for people of Barbados, says palace

Queen’s removal as head of state is matter for people of Barbados, says palace

A speech written by the country’s prime minister said ‘the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind’.

Boris Johnson to face MPs as testing ‘failure’ puts NHS under ‘huge pressure’

Boris Johnson to face MPs as testing ‘failure’ puts NHS under ‘huge pressure’

People unable to get Covid-19 tests in Bolton have turned up at the hospital’s A&E department

Justin Welby rallies against centralisation of coronavirus decisions

Justin Welby rallies against centralisation of coronavirus decisions

The Telegraph quoted a source close to Mr Welby as saying he was ‘deeply concerned about Christmas and the impact of the rule of six’.

Everything Apple announced at its virtual event

Everything Apple announced at its virtual event

From Apple Watches to new subscription bundles, but not the iPhone 12.

Apple’s new subscription services should worry rivals, experts say

Apple’s new subscription services should worry rivals, experts say

The tech giant has a new fitness subscription called Fitness+ as well as a new bundle offering called Apple One.

Apple unveils two new iPads at virtual event

Apple unveils two new iPads at virtual event

A new version of the iPad Air and eighth-generation base iPad model is to be introduced.

New Apple Watch line-up and fitness subscription service unveiled

New Apple Watch line-up and fitness subscription service unveiled

The Apple Watch Series 6 will be joined by the ‘affordable’ Apple Watch SE and exercise class subscription service Fitness+.

‘She knows how to bake’: Kate impresses as she and William have a bash at bagels

‘She knows how to bake’: Kate impresses as she and William have a bash at bagels

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got stuck in when they visited east London’s Beigel Bake Brick Lane Bakery.

WHO expert asks: What is more important, children back at school or bars open?

WHO expert asks: What is more important, children back at school or bars open?

He said two priorities have seemingly been agreed, protecting older and vulnerable populations, and ensuring children are in school.

Starmer to miss PMQs as he awaits coronavirus test result for family member

Starmer to miss PMQs as he awaits coronavirus test result for family member

A spokesman said: ‘Keir Starmer is still awaiting the test result for a member of his family.’

ITV backs Diversity’s BGT Black Lives Matter routine as complaints exceed 23,000

ITV backs Diversity’s BGT Black Lives Matter routine as complaints exceed 23,000

Star Ashley Banjo said he has been overwhelmed by positive reactions.

Irish minister for health tests negative for Covid-19

Irish minister for health tests negative for Covid-19

Stephen Donnelly reported feeling unwell earlier on Tuesday, and other members of the Cabinet restricted their movements as a precaution.

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