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Adele: Voicemail To Friend Reveals My Pain
Adele lays bare the pain of divorce in a song on her new album – with a voicemail she left a friend while having an “anxiety attack”.
Green Scheme To Replace Just One In Every 250 Boilers
Government’s home plan to tackle climate crisis ‘inadequate’
School Jabs Rollout ‘Must Do Better'
The Covid vaccine rollout for teenagers must speed up, school leaders warned, as research highlighted patchy coverage in England.
French Vaccine ‘More Effective Than AstraZeneca'
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Valneva, whose contract to supply millions of doses to the UK was scrapped last month, generates a stronger immune response than the OxfordAstraZeneca jab, the French pharmaceutical firm has said.
Millions Yet To Have Top-Up Vaccine As Rising Virus Rates At Highest Since Lockdown
Almost 5 million people are at a greater risk of catching Covid because they have yet to receive their booster jabs, health officials and experts have warned. Under government guidance, those aged over 50 and vulnerable groups who were double vaccinated at least six months ago are eligible for a third dose, but there are fears a lack of communication and access to the booster programme could be hindering uptake.
Facebook's Virtual Reality Headsets Will 'Hook Us In
Facebook is creating a virtual reality version of the internet dubbed the "metaverse".
Ford's £230m Electric Push Will Save Jobs
Ford is investing £230 million into a UK factory making parts for electric cars.
'Sunak VAT Plan' To Take Heat From Bills
RISHI Sunak could slash the five per cent VAT rate on household energy bills to help struggling families through the winter.
No Return To Restrictions For Now
Health Secretary rejects more curbs despite high virus cases
PM Denies Breaching Covid Rules
Boris Johnson is facing questions on whether he broke his own lockdown rules at Christmas by having a pal join him and his wife Carrie in Downing Street over the festive period.
Tributes To Powell, 84, After His Death From Virus Complications
Colin Powell, the former US joint chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from Covid-19 complications, his family said.
Facebook Creating 10,000 Jobs To Build Virtual ‘Metaverse'
Facebook has said it would create 10,000 jobs in the EU as part of its push to build a virtual world.
Destroying The Earth Would Be Galactic Disaster, Cox Warns As Cop26 Nears
Humans may be the only intelligent beings in the galaxy so destroying our civilisation could be a galactic disaster, Prof Brian Cox has warned leaders in the run-up to Cop 26.
‘Where's The Logic?' How The ‘No Jab, No Job' Policy Will Hit A Care Worker And Companion
Carol Thomas, a retired academic who lives with multiple sclerosis, is about to lose not just a carer but a companion because of the government’s “no jab, no job” policy.
US ‘Concerned' Over China's Alleged Hypersonic Missile
The US is “very concerned” about China’s development of hypersonic technology, the US disarmament ambassador has said, after reports that Beijing has launched a hypersonic missile with a nuclear capacity.
Agard Appreciates Game Time After So Long Out Injured
Striker Kieran Agard is on a high after starting back-to-back games for Plymouth Argyle and scoring his first goal for the club.
Police Apology Over Handling Of Dementia Sufferer
Officers point taser at vulnerable man and spray him with CS gas
8,000 Set To Get A Slice Of Delivery Jobs
Domino's is planning to hire more than 8,000 drivers across Ireland and the UK as it prepares for the busy Christmas period.
Go to see GP If You Have Cancer Signs
People have been urged to act early on potential signs of cancer as part of a new HSE programme.
House Prices Up 11% In Year
House prices in Ireland are “out of control” soaring by almost 11% in a year.
$1m World's Best Teacher Hope For Brit
A UK deputy head has reached the final 10 in the hunt for the world's best teacher, with the winner scooping $1million.
Charity Tells Sunak To Fix Social Care Funding
COUNCIL tax would need to be hiked by 10 per cent if social care is to “stand still,” says Age UK.
Bond Star Finds Quantum Of Solace In Gay Bars
Daniel Craig says he loved going to gay bars because he got into fewer fights – and could pick up women.
Banksy's Shredded Painting Sells For £18.5m At Auction
A Banksy painting has been bought £18.5m three years after it had shredded itself at auction. The artist’s work Love is in the Bin was sold by Sotheby’s yesterday for £16m. Including a buyer’s premium, the purchaser paid £18.5m in total.
Queen Angered By Cop26 No-Show By World Leaders
The Queen was overheard expressing annoyance at world leaders for failing to commit to attending the upcoming Cop26 climate conference as she attended the opening of the Welsh Senedd in Cardiff yesterday.
Crumbling Buildings Lead To Jump In Patient Incidents As NHS Repair Bill Hits £9.2bn
Deteriorating NHS buildings, leaking roofs and faulty equipment have led to a 15 per cent jump in incidents affecting patient care in NHS hospitals, new data has revealed.
Fifa Evacuates At Least 20 Afghan Women Footballers
At least 20 women footballers are among 100 refugees evacuated by Fifa from Afghanistan, The Independent understands.
French Fishermen Warn UK Blockade Could Start Today
French fishermen who have lost their right to fish in British waters are planning a blockade that could start as soon as today. The fisherman plan to target Christmas supplies that are being imported into the UK and promised to block Calais, Dunkirk and the Channel Tunnel if necessary.
Amazon Expects Disruption In Supply Chain Until Spring
Amazon will push shoppers to buy Christmas gifts a month early and expects supply chain disruption to linger until at least spring next year, according to an internal document seen by The Independent.
Sturgeon: This Might Be World's Last Chance
Nicola Sturgeon has said COP26 could be the world's "last chance" to tackle climate change.