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The pharmaceuticals giant said that profit attributable to shareholders fell by 17% to £1.2 billion over the quarter.

The grim projection from Professor Neil Ferguson comes as figures show pressure on NHS hospitals.

Iranian poet Zartosht volunteered to speak to the PA news agency about his journey from Tehran to Dover.

Mark Cooper was woken up by officers called to the scene of his crime and was jailed just two days later.

The spooky special effects were installed by Danny Hargreaves at his home near Cardiff.

Julie Palmer, partner at Begbies Traynor, said ‘a perfect storm is on the horizon’ for the turn of the year.

Researchers are looking for medicines that can help people with Covid-19 symptoms get better quickly and stop them needing to go to hospital.

Lord Teverson, chairman of the House of Lords EU Environment sub-committee, has written to minister Edward Argar asking for reassurances.

People are more likely to identify as British than English, the National Centre for Social Research said.

Ian Levy, MP for Blyth Valley, said social media messages following the free school meals vote, which he opposed, had been ‘distressing’.

Researchers at Edinburgh University have found participation in the sport can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other illnesses and diseases.

Using a handheld scanner gives people a sense of control and more enjoyable shopping experience, the researchers said.

The YouGov survey also found the public believe William and Kate’s influence on the royal family will outweigh Harry and Meghan’s input.

Scientists recommend that all stroke patients be treated as potential Covid-19 cases until screening results come back negative.

The Scout Association has launched a new campaign to raise £300,000 to save the affected groups.

Pc Timothy Brehmer ‘lost control’ and killed nurse Claire Parry after she told his wife about their affair.

Between March 1 and May 31, there were 5,204 discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes in Scotland.