Pets at Home continues to benefit from booming ownership as profits hit £70m
Revenues were also up 18% to £677.6 million, the retailer said. Evening Standard – News…
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Stunning images of African wild dogs feature in new book about the species
The Remembering Wildlife series of books was created by photographer Margot Raggett and has already featured elephants, rhinos and lions. Evening Standard – News…
MPs to vote on motion to rescind controversial reforms that sparked sleaze row
It comes as the Prime Minister admitted he could have handled the Owen Paterson affair better. Evening Standard – News…
Arrests at Cop26 protests total 70
Police Scotland’s Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie revealed the force has arrested 70 protesters at Cop26 the UK’s largest policing operation. Evening Standard – News…
More migrants caught trying to cross the channel
Another 75 migrants have been intercepted attempting to cross the English Channel by French and UK authorities, in a week that has seen a new record for crossings. Evening Standard – News…
Mistake not to be wearing masks, expert suggests
Professor Dame Angela McLean said she had seen people not wearing face coverings even in settings where they are mandatory. Evening Standard – News…
Nicola Sturgeon: Leaders must take ‘credible actions’ for net zero
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Barclays posts record profits after investment banking boost
The lender reported a £2 billion pre-tax profit haul for the three months to September 30, nearly double the £1.1 billion seen a year ago. Evening Standard – News…
Priti Patel to face questions over suspect held on suspicion of murdering MP
The Home Secretary will also be asked about the safety of MPs when she gives TV and radio interviews on Sunday. Evening Standard – News…
What the papers say – October 13
Further discussions about Northern Ireland in a post-Brexit world make headlines on Wednesday. Evening Standard – News…