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Largest group of MEPs in EU demands UK extend Brexit transition period

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Largest group of MEPs in EU demands the UK agree to extend the Brexit transition period as they claim it is the ‘only responsible thing to do’ because of coronavirus disruption Coronavirus caused face-to-face trade talks between UK and EU to be scrapped Brexit transition period due to finish at end of 2020 and UK … Read more

France may extend coronavirus lockdown as police aggressively arresting those who break curfew

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French citizens caught walking the streets during the country’s coronavirus lockdown are being locked up for ‘endangering lives’, it emerged today. The dramatic development came as complaints against increasingly aggressive police who are making arrests mount, especially in ethnic minority communities. Until earlier this week, officers were handing out spot fines equivalent to £128 to … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘will have to extend Brexit transition period beyond December’

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Boris Johnson ‘will have to extend Brexit transition period beyond December’ because of coronavirus chaos Trade talks between UK and EU were due to take place in London this week But they were called off due to coronavirus, prompting questions over future  Two sides are now trying to figure out how to conduct talks using … Read more

As little as 2,100 steps a day can extend lives of pensioners

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A short stroll consisting of as few as 2,100 steps a day could extend the lives of pensioners, scientists say. Research by University of California San Diego found that taking between 2,100 and 4,500 steps reduced the risk of dying of heart diseases by 38 per cent.   Doctors advise that people of all ages should … Read more

Marks and Spencer to extend trial of fill-your-own scheme

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M&S to expand scheme where shoppers bring their own containers to fill with coffee, rice, pasta and cereal – after eco-friendly offerings outsold packaged products Marks and Spencer announced plan to expand ‘fill-your-own’ container scheme  The news follows a popular trial in a Southampton branch of the supermarket  Found 25 of 44 ‘fill-your-own’ products outsold … Read more