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Study examines blood clot risk for surgical patients with recent Covid infection

Study examines blood clot risk for surgical patients with recent Covid infection

Study examines blood clot risk for surgical patients with recent Covid infection

24 August 2021

Academics examined data on more than 128,000 patients from 1,630 hospitals across 115 countries.


Calls for ‘cruel’ and ‘antiquated’ Vagrancy Act to be scrapped

Calls for ‘cruel’ and ‘antiquated’ Vagrancy Act to be scrapped

Calls for ‘cruel’ and ‘antiquated’ Vagrancy Act to be scrapped

24 August 2021

It comes six months after Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the act should be ‘consigned to history’.


Farmed carnivores ‘may become disease reservoirs posing human health risk’

Farmed carnivores ‘may become disease reservoirs posing human health risk’

Farmed carnivores ‘may become disease reservoirs posing human health risk’

24 August 2021

The research led by the University of Cambridge has found that carnivores have a defective immune system.


It’s too complicated to get homes ready for net zero, consumer groups tell PM

It’s too complicated to get homes ready for net zero, consumer groups tell PM

It’s too complicated to get homes ready for net zero, consumer groups tell PM

24 August 2021

A coalition of consumer groups and industry experts have said the process is time-consuming, confusing and stressful


Trustees warn Morrisons pension schemes could be weakened by takeover

Trustees warn Morrisons pension schemes could be weakened by takeover

Trustees warn Morrisons pension schemes could be weakened by takeover

24 August 2021

It comes five days after Morrisons’ board said it agreed a £7 billion takeover by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.


Work at proposed Cambo oil field delayed until 2022

Work at proposed Cambo oil field delayed until 2022

Work at proposed Cambo oil field delayed until 2022

24 August 2021

Siccar Point Energy said ‘operational issues’ and the ‘closing weather window’ were behind the decision.


No evacuations from Afghanistan after August 31 – Taliban

No evacuations from Afghanistan after August 31 – Taliban

No evacuations from Afghanistan after August 31 – Taliban

24 August 2021

A spokesman for the group spoke to a press conference in Kabul.


Foreign Office ‘must rubberstamp rescue of 200 animals from Kabul’

Foreign Office ‘must rubberstamp rescue of 200 animals from Kabul’

Foreign Office ‘must rubberstamp rescue of 200 animals from Kabul’

24 August 2021

Paul Farthing founded the Nowzad animal shelter in the Afghan capital, rescuing dogs, cats and donkeys.


Royal Navy aircraft assisting US aid efforts in Haiti

Royal Navy aircraft assisting US aid efforts in Haiti

Royal Navy aircraft assisting US aid efforts in Haiti

24 August 2021

A helicopter from the support ship RFA Wave Knight has been flying over the country since Friday.


Amazon offering £1,000 bonus to new recruits amid UK hiring woes

Amazon offering £1,000 bonus to new recruits amid UK hiring woes

Amazon offering £1,000 bonus to new recruits amid UK hiring woes

24 August 2021

The group is advertising for ‘urgently needed’ warehouse pickers and packers across the UK to help meet booming online shopping demand.


Parents struggle to balance work and childcare with poorest families hit hardest

Parents struggle to balance work and childcare with poorest families hit hardest

Parents struggle to balance work and childcare with poorest families hit hardest

24 August 2021

Difficulties accessing childcare has negatively impacted the mental health of parents, survey suggests.


In Pictures: Annual weigh-in sees Whipsnade Zoo residents step up to the scales

In Pictures: Annual weigh-in sees Whipsnade Zoo residents step up to the scales

In Pictures: Annual weigh-in sees Whipsnade Zoo residents step up to the scales

24 August 2021

The yearly operation is an opportunity for zookeepers to monitor the health and wellbeing of their animals.


Man flies paramotor across the UK for Alzheimer’s charity

Man flies paramotor across the UK for Alzheimer’s charity

Man flies paramotor across the UK for Alzheimer’s charity

24 August 2021

Daniel Jones decided to dedicate his challenge to his grandparents.


Officials ‘will feel guilt’ over Afghan boy’s death in fall from hotel

Officials ‘will feel guilt’ over Afghan boy’s death in fall from hotel

Officials ‘will feel guilt’ over Afghan boy’s death in fall from hotel

24 August 2021

Mohammed Munib Majeedi fell from a window of the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel on August 18.


Covid bereaved families group vows to get answers as inquiry launched

Covid bereaved families group vows to get answers as inquiry launched

Covid bereaved families group vows to get answers as inquiry launched

24 August 2021

The group spoke at a press conference after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a consultation on the inquiry.


Time in sun could help pregnant women reduce premature birth risk – study

Time in sun could help pregnant women reduce premature birth risk – study

Time in sun could help pregnant women reduce premature birth risk – study

24 August 2021

Experts analysed data from more than 500,000 births.


Call for booster jab over ‘undetectable’ antibody response in some patients

Call for booster jab over ‘undetectable’ antibody response in some patients

Call for booster jab over ‘undetectable’ antibody response in some patients

24 August 2021

Researchers remain hopeful, however, as three in five immunocompromised people mounted antibody responses similar to healthy adults.


Huntsman and whipper-in accused of ‘charade’ to flout fox hunting ban

Huntsman and whipper-in accused of ‘charade’ to flout fox hunting ban

Huntsman and whipper-in accused of ‘charade’ to flout fox hunting ban

24 August 2021

John Finnegan and Rhys Matcham are alleged to have taken part in a ‘proper fox hunt going back to the olden days’.


Vaccinated mothers’ breast milk ‘contains antibodies that help protect babies’

Vaccinated mothers’ breast milk ‘contains antibodies that help protect babies’

Vaccinated mothers’ breast milk ‘contains antibodies that help protect babies’

24 August 2021

Newborn babies have underdeveloped immune systems which makes it hard for them to fight infections on their own.


Supplies of pigs in blankets could be hit by post-Brexit labour shortages

Supplies of pigs in blankets could be hit by post-Brexit labour shortages

Supplies of pigs in blankets could be hit by post-Brexit labour shortages

24 August 2021

The warning comes as fast food giant McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in all of its UK restaurants following haulage and supply chain problems.


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