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‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ Covid pandemic originated at Wuhan market stall
It is beyond “reasonable doubt” that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in a Chinese animal market, a new scientific study has found. Researchers from the United States and France discovered one stall in Wuhan, China, was a hotspot for coronavirus after analysing hundreds of genetic samples collected by Chinese authorities inContinue Reading
Reform voters are outliers who have ‘starkly’ different views about immigration than rest of the country
Reform voters are outliers who have “starkly” differently views about immigration than the rest of the population, according to new research. They are the only group where most of those surveyed feel no sympathy for people making the dangerous Channel crossing in small boats and who oppose resettlement schemes likeContinue Reading
Thames Water to start fundraising talks in coming weeks amid cash crisis
Thames Water has said it will kick off the process of raising more money from investors over the next few weeks. The struggling water giant said that while it has been in talks with potential funders since July, it will launch its formal “equity solicitation process” in the coming weeks.Continue Reading
Scientists identify first known outbreak of rabies in South African seals
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals. At least 24 Cape fur seals that were found dead or euthanized in various locations on South Africa’s west and southContinue Reading
Morrissey fires management after Johnny Marr statement
Morrissey has announced that he has parted ways with his management team, shortly after his former bandmate Johnny Marr rubbished his claims about The Smiths trademark. Earlier this week, the controversial singer alleged that Marr had successfully applied for ownership of the band’s name “without any consultation” and without givingContinue Reading
Next warns of potential store closures following £30m equal pay ruling
Next has warned that it may have to close stores after losing a significant legal battle over equal pay, which could cost the retailer over £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain announced in its half-year report that the ruling could affect the profitability of individual stores. LastContinue Reading
Common antidepressant ‘unexpectedly effective’ against aggressive brain tumours
A cheap and widely accessible antidepressant has been shown to be “unexpectedly effective” in treating aggressive brain tumours, scientists have found. The drug, named vortioxetine, costs around £40 and is usually prescribed for adults who have major depressive episodes. However, lab tests on cancer cells have shown it was effectiveContinue Reading
Sir Alex Ferguson admits ‘missing’ Man Utd management in rare BBC interview
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he misses life in the dugout in a rare interview with the BBC. The Scot retired from football management at the end of the 2012/13 campaign after guiding Manchester United to their 13th Premier League title, 27 years after taking charge of the club.Continue Reading
Nigel Farage ‘gives up Reform UK ownership’ as Keir Starmer’s Sue Gray pay row deepens – UK politics live
Farage says there’s some truth in Trump’s claim Haitian migrants are eating pets Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage has announced he is “relinquishing” hisContinue Reading
Government borrowing jumps in August ahead of upcoming Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a fresh headache ahead of her first Budget this autumn after official figures revealed Government borrowing jumped by more than expected last month. Borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month, marking the third highest August on record, driven by higher spending on public services due toContinue Reading