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Sales and profit surge at WH Smith as travel booms

Sales and profit surge at WH Smith as travel booms

The company said it also saw its profits almost double as it benefitted from a higher numbers of travellers at airports and train stations.

Hollywood stars react to agreement to end strike: ‘Let’s get back to work!’

Hollywood stars react to agreement to end strike: ‘Let’s get back to work!’

A tentative agreement has been reached marking the end of an 118-day walkout.

Actors’ union hails ‘extraordinary scope’ of deal with Hollywood studios

Actors’ union hails ‘extraordinary scope’ of deal with Hollywood studios

The AMPTP said the deal gives the union the ‘largest increase in minimum wages in the last 40 years’.

Smartphones ‘may be able to detect how drunk a person is with 98% accuracy’

Smartphones ‘may be able to detect how drunk a person is with 98% accuracy’

Sensors in phones could help determine a person’s level of alcohol intoxication based on the changes in their voice.

Vulnerable people increasingly left with poor-quality supported housing – report

Vulnerable people increasingly left with poor-quality supported housing – report

A lack of reliable data about the sector poses difficulties to assess or resolve problems within it, MPs said.

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.

Jewish media outlets unite to combat antisemitism

Jewish media outlets unite to combat antisemitism

The letter listed a number of antisemitic attacks that have occurred against Jewish people around the world since the conflict began.

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

The strike will end at 12.01am US Pacific time on Thursday.

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

The strike will end at 12.01am US Pacific time on Thursday.

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

US actors union agrees deal to end longest strike in Hollywood history

The strike will end at 12.01am US Pacific time on Thursday.

What the papers say – November 9

What the papers say – November 9

Here is what is making headlines this Thursday.

Former home secretary Priti Patel to give evidence to Covid inquiry

Former home secretary Priti Patel to give evidence to Covid inquiry

Other witnesses include Martin Hewitt, the former chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Jun Pang from human rights group Liberty.

Braverman uses Northern Ireland example during criticism of ‘hate marches’

Braverman uses Northern Ireland example during criticism of ‘hate marches’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described planned protests on Armistice Day as ‘disrespectful’.

Details of how £15m support will help businesses hit by flooding are revealed

Details of how £15m support will help businesses hit by flooding are revealed

The aid will be funded through the reallocation of existing Northern Ireland Civil Service Departmental funds.

Braverman takes aim at police over pro-Palestinian protests

Braverman takes aim at police over pro-Palestinian protests

Home Secretary Suella Braverman claimed officers were reluctant to intervene because of the ‘flak’ they would get.

The King wants refugees to ‘feel more welcome’, Sir Michael Palin says

The King wants refugees to ‘feel more welcome’, Sir Michael Palin says

The King spoke with the Monty Python star while hosting a humanitarian reception at Buckingham Palace.

Johnson takes aim at Sunak, warning Tories are ‘drifting to defeat’

Johnson takes aim at Sunak, warning Tories are ‘drifting to defeat’

Boris Johnson’s comments came in conversations with Nadine Dorries for her book on his downfall.

Diabetes drug authorised for weight management and loss – MHRA

Diabetes drug authorised for weight management and loss – MHRA

Obese and overweight adults could have access to Tirzepatide – also known as Mounjaro – if it receives further approval.

Celebrities express ‘respect’ for Carol Vorderman as she leaves BBC radio show

Celebrities express ‘respect’ for Carol Vorderman as she leaves BBC radio show

The former Countdown star said she had breached social media guidelines put in place by the BBC.

AI must be harnessed for public good, says former Australian PM Julia Gillard

AI must be harnessed for public good, says former Australian PM Julia Gillard

The former world leader’s call for greater access comes only a week after the UK hosted a global summit on AI safety.

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