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Earwax test ‘could aid diagnostics for people with stress-related conditions’

Earwax test ‘could aid diagnostics for people with stress-related conditions’

Earwax test ‘could aid diagnostics for people with stress-related conditions’

03 November 2020

The test may also have the potential to measure glucose or Covid-19 antibodies that accumulate in earwax.


Low paid over 20 times more likely to be furloughed on reduced pay

Low paid over 20 times more likely to be furloughed on reduced pay

Low paid over 20 times more likely to be furloughed on reduced pay

03 November 2020

More than half of those earning less than £8.72 per hour were furloughed on less than their normal pay.


Royal grocer Fortnum & Mason hires Tom Athron as next boss

Royal grocer Fortnum & Mason hires Tom Athron as next boss

Royal grocer Fortnum & Mason hires Tom Athron as next boss

03 November 2020

The 313-year-old retailer said Mr Athron will replace departing chief Ewan Venters next month.


Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities

Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities

Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities

03 November 2020

The ex-England cricketer used his maiden Lords speech to urge ministers to get sports grounds open again to spectators in a safe and controlled way.


Demand for critical care in Wales ‘lower than expected’, NHS chief says

Demand for critical care in Wales ‘lower than expected’, NHS chief says

Demand for critical care in Wales ‘lower than expected’, NHS chief says

03 November 2020

Dr Andrew Goodall said using oxygen treatments instead of putting patients on ventilators was proving a ‘more effective’ way of treating patients.


GB businesses ‘considering pulling out of NI due to protocol’

GB businesses ‘considering pulling out of NI due to protocol’

GB businesses ‘considering pulling out of NI due to protocol’

03 November 2020

Tens of thousands of pounds could be added to the cost of a lorry load of supermarket goods, Edwin Poots warned.


UK misses deadline for replying to EU legal notice on controversial Brexit Bill

UK misses deadline for replying to EU legal notice on controversial Brexit Bill

UK misses deadline for replying to EU legal notice on controversial Brexit Bill

03 November 2020

Ministers have admitted that the Internal Market Bill, which would override key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement, violates international law.


Amazon Original series The Rig to be filmed at new Scottish studio

Amazon Original series The Rig to be filmed at new Scottish studio

Amazon Original series The Rig to be filmed at new Scottish studio

03 November 2020

The thriller will be shot exclusively in Scotland, on an oil rig and at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh.


Guidance published for Remembrance Sunday events ahead of second lockdown

Guidance published for Remembrance Sunday events ahead of second lockdown

Guidance published for Remembrance Sunday events ahead of second lockdown

03 November 2020

Events to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday should be short and focussed on wreath-laying, according to the guidelines.


Millions flock to get flu jab

Millions flock to get flu jab

Millions flock to get flu jab

03 November 2020

Almost 10 million people in England have already received their vaccinations – 2.5 million more than at the same point last year.


Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

03 November 2020

The Bank of England is set to slash economic forecasts but keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%.


Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

03 November 2020

Correspondence between the former first minister’s legal team and Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans over several months has been released.


John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

03 November 2020

Comedy stars paid tribute to the Whose Line Is It Anyway? regular.


Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

03 November 2020

The Wales manager was arrested and bailed over an alleged row with Kate Greville, according to reports.


Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

03 November 2020

The Prime Minister attempted to instil some hope ahead of England’s second lockdown.


Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

03 November 2020

Andrew Lee Pearson, 45, of Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, denies murdering his ex-girlfriend Natalie Harker in a woodland hideout.


Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

03 November 2020

Lord Justice Stuart-Smith said the jail term was ‘fully justified’ on the facts of the case.


Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

03 November 2020

He was known for regular appearances on shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Have I Got News For You, as well as his work on Spitting Image.


Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

03 November 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said she has yet to receive confirmation the scheme can be continued beyond December 2 in devolved nations if necessary.


M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

03 November 2020

The retailer worked with former Paralympic skier John Dickinson-Lilly on developing the training to avoid future refusals.


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