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The biggest English libel trial of the 21st century garnered worldwide attention as it unfolded.

Dr Susan Hopkins said that the system is limited because “people don’t want to get a contact from an unknown number”.

Frailty was defined using five components – weight loss, tiredness, physical activity, gait speed, and grip strength.

But shares in Just Eat and Ocado jumped as shoppers are expected to turn to online shopping in droves.

Professor Andrew Hayward said: ‘I think if we had chosen a two-week circuit-break at that time, we would definitely have saved thousands of lives’.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy has pledged £100,000 towards its fundraising campaign.

Pub bosses have expressed concerns over the ban on selling takeaway alcohol, which will be introduced as part of new lockdown measures on Thursday.

GVC said if Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales follow England into a month-long lockdown the hit could be £34 million from store closures.

But the outsourcer is confident for the year ahead, predicting profits will rise 35% compared with last year.

The online retailer also confirmed the acquisition of two robotics companies for a total of £222.3 million.

Owner ABF said around 57% of selling space in its Primark stores will be temporarily closed if Parliament approves a second lockdown.

The group had said it had been an opportunity for the Prime Minister ‘to make it absolutely clear that he backs business’.

The pandemic saw 99% of the carrier’s fleet grounded for four months between mid-March and the end of June.

There have been mixed messages from the Government over the duration of the measure.

Michael Gove has apparently contradicted Boris Johnson, saying the measure could be extended if infection rates to not significantly fall.

The papers are dominated by differing versions of the length of England’s latest lockdown.

Proceeds from the auction will help GeeWizz to redevelop a playground for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

The Eritrean, who is a graduate of two UK universities, recently criticised world leaders for undermining scientists during the pandemic.

It comes amid confusion over whether the restrictions could be extended beyond December 2, after Michael Gove said they may be needed for longer.

Kensington Palace did not comment on the claim when contacted on Sunday.