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Retail sales fall for fifth consecutive month
Retail sales fall for fifth consecutive month
22 October 2021
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in September according to the ONS, with non-food sales particularly hit, although there was a surge in fuel sales.
Former London Philharmonic conductor Bernard Haitink dies
Former London Philharmonic conductor Bernard Haitink dies
22 October 2021
He was principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra from 1967 to 1979.
Man accused of murdering MP Sir David Amess to appear at Old Bailey
Man accused of murdering MP Sir David Amess to appear at Old Bailey
22 October 2021
Ali Harbi Ali, 25, will make appear in a crown court dock for the first time on Friday.
What the papers say – October 22
What the papers say – October 22
22 October 2021
Covid vaccinations and a stay in hospital for the Queen figure prominently in the Friday papers.
Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC political editor – report
Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC political editor – report
21 October 2021
Kuenssberg has been a contentious figure during her tenure as political editor.
Tim Cook hails power of education as Apple marks Europe Code Week
Tim Cook hails power of education as Apple marks Europe Code Week
21 October 2021
The Apple boss held a virtual meeting with teachers from the UK and Ireland about their use of Apple’s coding curriculum tools.
Queen’s health over years after first overnight hospital stay since 2013
Queen’s health over years after first overnight hospital stay since 2013
21 October 2021
The monarch was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital on Wednesday for preliminary investigations.
King Edward VII’s is the royal hospital of choice
King Edward VII’s is the royal hospital of choice
21 October 2021
Many a royal has been cared for at the private King Edward VII’s Hospital, where the Queen spent the night on Wednesday.
Wait before booster ‘could be cut’ as part of effort to speed up jabs drive
Wait before booster ‘could be cut’ as part of effort to speed up jabs drive
21 October 2021
A media blitz is planned to increase take-up of booster shots as Boris Johnson admitted the problem was one of demand, not supply.
The Queen’s busy October schedule before a night in hospital
The Queen’s busy October schedule before a night in hospital
21 October 2021
The 95-year-old monarch has travelled to Wales among other engagements.
Queen spent night in hospital for ‘preliminary investigations’ after rest orders
Queen spent night in hospital for ‘preliminary investigations’ after rest orders
21 October 2021
The monarch, 95, returned to Windsor at lunchtime on Thursday and her medical team have taken a ‘cautious approach’.
Health minister raises ‘police state’ fears over enforcement of mask wearing
Health minister raises ‘police state’ fears over enforcement of mask wearing
21 October 2021
Lord Kamall highlighted unease over how to enforce a mandatory requirement for face coverings.
App to help people eat better and exercise more will launch next year
App to help people eat better and exercise more will launch next year
21 October 2021
A pilot will see users wearing wrist-worn devices giving them personalised health advice.
Garraway thanks Charles for support during her husband’s Covid battle
Garraway thanks Charles for support during her husband’s Covid battle
21 October 2021
The Prince of Wales chatted to the Good Morning Britain host during a Prince’s Trust award ceremony.
Unplanned pregnancies almost twice as likely during first UK lockdown, study finds
Unplanned pregnancies almost twice as likely during first UK lockdown, study finds
21 October 2021
Researchers say the increase was due to increased difficulty in accessing contraception.
Government suffers series of defeats in Lords to overhaul of post-16 training
Government suffers series of defeats in Lords to overhaul of post-16 training
21 October 2021
Amendments to the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill set the stage for a parliamentary tussle known as ping-pong.
Parents can book jabs online for children aged 12 to 15 from Friday
Parents can book jabs online for children aged 12 to 15 from Friday
21 October 2021
People can go online and check the national booking system to see if their local site has appointments available as early as Saturday.
GPs threaten industrial action over Javid’s reform package
GPs threaten industrial action over Javid’s reform package
21 October 2021
The British Medical Association’s GP committee formally rejected the proposals for England and will ballot on industrial action.
Media campaign launched encouraging people to get Covid-19 booster jabs
Media campaign launched encouraging people to get Covid-19 booster jabs
21 October 2021
The nationwide advertising blitz will run on outdoor billboards, broadcast and community radio and TV to support the national vaccine drive.
UK avoids US retaliation over tax on internet giants
UK avoids US retaliation over tax on internet giants
21 October 2021
The tax will be replaced in favour of a global agreement in 2023.