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Mankind to suffer worse pandemics than coronavirus if environment not protected, warn scientists

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Humans are to blame for coronavirus and even deadlier pandemics will follow unless the environment is protected, scientists have warned.  The world’s leading scientists said in a report published this week: ‘There is a single species responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic – us. ‘Recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity, particularly our global … Read more

Have absolute return funds protected investors in the market storm?

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Absolute return funds – designed to turn a profit come what may – fell 4.9 per cent during the market carnage last month, new analysis reveals. That loss looks benign relative to the massive declines seen elsewhere, particularly among small company and equity income funds, as the coronavirus crisis demolished global markets. The standout performer … Read more

Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas

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Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas – including plastic, fishing materials and sewage debris Human made litter has been found on beaches in many marine protection areas  Kent, Devon and Cornwall were the worst locations for litter in protected zones  The type of rubbish varies by … Read more

The least we can do is ensure that medics are as protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON 

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Safety shambles that could cost many more lives: The least we can do as a nation is ensure that medics in the frontline of the coronavirus battle are as well protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON By Dr Max Pemberton For The Daily Mail Published: 23:39 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 23:41 BST, … Read more

Missing girl, 4, is found with her dog who protected her in woods after disappearing for 48 hours

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Hero dog is found protecting missing girl, 4, after she vanished in the Alabama woods and spent 48 hours in the wilderness with her faithful hound A search for a four-year-old girl from Alabama ended in success  Vadie Sides had been missing for 48 hours and was found on Friday afternoon having gone missing on … Read more

Vladimir Putin is being protected around the clock from coronavirus with all staff tested for virus

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Vladimir Putin is being protected from coronavirus around the clock with all of his staff undergoing mandatory testing, it emerged today.  The Kremlin said that all workers involved in the presidents’ events schedule were being tested for the disease. Russia has recorded 147 cases of coronavirus so far and the authorities have temporarily barred foreigners … Read more

‘Barbaric’ fishery boss, 54, who killed protected otter in front of horrified campers jailed

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A fishery owner who killed an otter that had been eating his valuable fish has been sent to jail in the first prosecution of its kind in the UK. Stuart Jones, 54, shot the heavily-protected Eurasian otter with a rifle after it had been caught by an angler in his landing net. At the time … Read more

Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash

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Free ATMs to be protected under law guaranteeing people the right to access cash that will be unveiled in the next budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak will say millions who rely on cash will still have access  Could include protecting existing cash machines & keeping them free-to-use Ministers will look at giving watchdogs new powers to … Read more

Menopausal women should be protected from workplace discrimination say MPs 

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Menopausal women should be protected from workplace discrimination just as pregnant woman are, say MPs Women battle anxiety, depression, hot flushes and muddled thinking at work Sky newsreader Kay Burley, 58, and BBC presenter Louise Minchin, 50, have spoken out on how the menopause has affected their work Women across the country have lost jobs … Read more