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SAGE scientist warns coronavirus is ‘running riot’ across ALL age groups

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SAGE scientists have warned coronavirus is ‘running riot’ across the country amid reports ministers will declare a second national lockdown as early as next week. They said the upwards direction of cases is ‘very serious’ and that the Government’s Three-Tier system has slowed the virus but failed to put its spread into reverse. And warned … Read more

500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives 

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500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives The Scout Association said many of the at risk groups were in deprived areas Groups usually raise funds through jumble sales, quiz nights and car washes  Scout Association has now launched a virtual race around the world fundraiser By Daily … Read more

Ant Group’s £26bn stock market float is biggest ever

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Chinese payments business poised to raise more than £26bn in world’s biggest stock market float By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 22:17 GMT, 26 October 2020 | Updated: 22:17 GMT, 26 October 2020 A Chinese payments business is poised to raise more than £26billion in the world’s biggest stock market float.  Ant Group’s … Read more

Facebook is testing a Nextdoor clone that generates neighborhood groups and activities in your area 

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Facebook is going hyperlocal with a new feature that appears to be a copycat of the popular community-based social networking app Nextdoor. Called Neighborhoods, it’s currently being tested in Calgary, Canada, with no word on when or if it would launch widely. Users turn on their location to see posts, groups, and marketplace items from individuals … Read more

Will Santa Sunak let family groups of 12 join together over Christmas?

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Will Santa Sunak let family groups of 12 join together over Christmas? ‘Rule of Six’ restriction may be lifted temporarily by Chancellor over festive period Limit on numbers could double to 12 during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Business Secretary Alok Sharma understood to be the leading Cabinet advocate It will only apply if Covid … Read more

Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

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Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon off its pages, groups and Instagram accounts – even if they don’t promote violence Facebook said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for ‘representing QAnon’ Those that don’t even promote violence will also be removed The social network said it … Read more

MPs warn threat from dissident republican groups ‘has not decreased’

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MPs warn threat from dissident republican groups ‘has not decreased’ and Brexit could be used as a rallying point to recruit new members Intelligence and Security Committee published new report on Northern Ireland Said dissident republican groups are ‘resilient’, can still cause ‘serious damage’ Committee warned Brexit could act as a rallying point for groups … Read more

Random testing ‘is pointless’ and regularly swabbing high-risk groups a better strategy, experts say

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People most at risk of catching coronavirus should be tested regularly and random testing is a waste of time, experts say. Researchers from the University of Oxford suggest targeted, regular swab testing would do a better job of cutting Covid-19 infection rates than random tests. They said health and care workers, public transport staff, delivery … Read more

Hut Group’s share price soars on stock market debut

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Hut soars on stock market debut: Online shopping group’s share price rise makes founder Matthew Moulding a billionaire By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 September 2020 The Hut Group has soared on its stock market debut – instantly inflating the fortunes of its … Read more