Monday, September 6, 2021

Social care: What would a National Insurance rise mean for me?

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The government could raise National Insurance to help pay for social care in England.

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M&S warns of new food supplies threat as Brexit rules change

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Retailer warns of "significant disruption" to food imports when new paperwork comes in next month.

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Cash incentives on student accounts squeezed

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Upfront sums for opening an account are less generous than previous years, analysis shows.

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England sees 'boom' in second homes flipped to holiday lets

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More than 11,000 second homes become rental businesses since the pandemic began, research shows.

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Mexico City to swap Columbus statue for one of indigenous woman

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Mexico City's mayor said a statue of an Olmeca woman would replace that of the Italian explorer.

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Six Palestinian prisoners escape Israeli jail through tunnel

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Israel launches a huge manhunt after six militants dug their way out of the high-security jail.

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Belarus jail terms for opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak

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Maria Kolesnikova receives 11 years in jail and Maxim Znak 10 on charges of trying to seize power.

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Staff shortages could last two years, says CBI

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Industry body the CBI wants immigration rules eased for lorry drivers, welders, butchers and bricklayers.

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Guinea coup: Soldiers seek to tighten grip after ousting Alpha Condé

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Ministers who served ousted President Alpha Condé are ordered to present themselves on Monday.

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Australian boy, 3, rescued after four days lost in bush

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Anthony "AJ" Elfalak was spotted by a helicopter, drinking water from a creek near his home.

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Sarah Harding: Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts lead tributes

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The singer died from cancer on Sunday aged 39, her mother confirmed on Instagram.

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US Open: Teenager Leylah Fernandez stuns Angelique Kerber to reach quarter-finals

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Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez continues her remarkable US Open run as she beats 2016 champion Angelique Kerber to reach the quarter-finals.

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Brazil v Argentina abandoned five minutes after kick-off after visiting players accused of Covid violation

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Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier is abandoned after Brazilian health officials walked onto the pitch minutes after kick off to object to the participation of three Argentine players.

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Israeli conjoined twins see each other for first time after surgery

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The Israeli twin girls were joined at the head but have been separated after a rare operation.

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Has Covid killed off business cards for good?

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Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic.

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South Africa danger zone: Living in a 'hijacked' building

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Pictures of squatters in a South African inner city with high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution.

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Feria: Rural memoirs stir longing for Spain's past

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Ana Iris Simón's autobiographical book triggers a frenzied debate about the loss of village life.

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What election losers tell us about Indian democracy

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Thousands of parties contest Indian polls but the rising participation masks a murky underbelly.

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Climate change: Massive Attack gig data to cut live music impact

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Artists should swap private jets for trains among recommendations from climate scientists.

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US Senator Lindsey Graham: 'We will be going back into Afghanistan'

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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes there will be no choice as "the threat will be so large".

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Black intern: 'You just need to give us a chance'

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Young black university students are being invited to apply for 2,000 internships at top companies.

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When is a motor show not a motor show?

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The BBC's Theo Leggett finds Germany's International Motor Show has become a mobility exhibition.

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Afghanistan: Rural areas welcome peace and end of war

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In more rural areas of Afghanistan, people welcome the end of a war that has killed tens of thousands.

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Afghanistan: 'Everyone got it wrong' on Taliban takeover - armed forces chief

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Gen Sir Nick Carter says the speed of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan surprised the UK.

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Planes stranded at Mazar-i-Sharif airport waiting to leave

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A US lawmaker accuses the Taliban of not letting several planes of Afghans and Americans leave.

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Sunday, September 5, 2021

Glasgow company fined £150,000 for making nuisance calls

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Glasgow-based DialADeal Scotland Ltd made more than half a million unsolicited calls between August 2019 and March 2020.

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Afghanistan: Taliban accused of killing female police officer

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The killing comes amid increasing reports of escalating repression of women in Afghanistan.

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South Africa's ex-president Zuma placed on medical parole

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Jacob Zuma will now serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence in the community.

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India farmers' protests: Tens of thousands join rally in Uttar Pradesh

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A vast crowd of protesters, some riding on tractors, rallied in Uttar Pradesh state.

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Rush to contain large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico after Storm Ida

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Clean-up crews and the US Coast Guard are trying to locate the source of a miles-long slick.

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Mali police storm jail to free detained commander

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The commander of Mali's anti-terror police is accused of murder during 2020 anti-government protests.

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Ikea struggles with supply problems due to driver shortage

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The furniture giant is among businesses struggling with a driver shortage due to Covid and Brexit.

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Yemen war: Saudis intercept Houthi missiles - defence ministry

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Two children are injured by shrapnel, Riyadh says, in an attack the Houthis say targeted Saudi oil.

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Moment boy cuts ribbon too soon at opening ceremony in Turkey

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Turkey's president joked with the boy when he noticed he had jumped the gun at an opening ceremony.

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Guinea capital Conakry on alert as heavy gunfire heard

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President Alpha Conde is said to be unharmed while soldiers are seen near the presidential palace.

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Covid-19: Pub marquees could become permanent fixtures

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Some of the outdoor seating set up by businesses in the pandemic could be allowed to remain.

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US Open: World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned by Shelby Rogers in third round

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World number one Ashleigh Barty falls in the US Open third round after Shelby Rogers produced a superb comeback in front of a raucous New York crowd.

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Montenegro clashes ahead of Orthodox Church leader's inauguration

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The protests reflect tensions in the country, which broke away from Serbia in 2006.

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Almost 50 shops a day disappear from High Streets

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Britain's High Streets lost more than 8,700 stores in the first six months of 2021, research suggests.

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Jobs market set for bumpy ride, says Resolution Foundation

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Those still on furlough face uncertain times when the scheme ends, the Resolution Foundation says.

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'I studied law in jail - now I want to change the system'

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LaTonya Myers spent nine months in jail because she couldn’t afford bail - now she's helping others facing the same challenge.

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Hamid Nouri: How Sweden arrested a suspected Iranian war criminal

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Prosecutors have put Hamid Nouri on trial over a 1988 massacre in Iran. This is how they did it.

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Kenyan men join battle to end FGM

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Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

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Afghanistan: Life for those left behind

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People around the country tell the BBC they have lost basic freedoms and are struggling to survive.

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Afghanistan women's cricket team: Players hiding in Kabul fear Taliban rule

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Members of Afghanistan's women's cricket team are hiding in Kabul, fearing for their safety following the Taliban's return to power.

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El Salvador court rules presidents can serve two consecutive terms

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The Supreme Court rules that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, a move attacked by critics.

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Paralympics: ‘We the disabled community are here to stay’

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Four champions share their glory and their pain from the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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Afghanistan: Taliban break up women's rights protest in Kabul

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The women say the Taliban used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the latest such protest.

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New Zealand cinema worker left red-faced after voicemail blooper

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A cinema employee in New Zealand went viral on TikTok with his attempt to leave a voicemail recording.

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Ivermectin: Oklahoma doctor warns against using unproven Covid drug

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People are arriving at US hospitals after overdosing in the unproven belief it can treat Covid.

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