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Cost-of-living crisis could have 'devastating' impact on attainment gap

THE cost-of-living crisis could have a “devastating” impact on Scotland’s attainment gap, according to a leading poverty charity ...

The National (Scotland)

COVID-19 | Accelerate coverage of precautionary dose, says Health Minister

States were also advised to expeditiously utilise Centre-sanctioned funds

The Hindu

After a long hiring boom a sign of a shift in direction

The rush to hire in post-Covid economy first phase may be playing itself out

Evening Standard

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Future of pub in Kimberley that had licence revoked due to Covid breaches

There had also been public disorder

Nottingham Post

Why are gas prices still high despite oil getting cheaper – and what will happen next? Energy expert Q&A

While thermometers have been well into the red across the northern hemisphere, people are panicking about the cost of energy bills once winter starts to bite. According to the latest forecasts in the UK, the minimum price cap for households’ electricity and heating costs is set to more than double…

The Conversation

Western Trust eases Covid-19 restrictions for Altnagelvin, South West Acute and Omagh Hospital

The next review will take place next month

Belfast Live

Covid-19 death registrations fall for first time in nearly two months

The drop follows six successive weekly increases.

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Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect

There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference.

Evening Standard

Crowds try to flee Shanghai Ikea store to avoid strict COVID-19 lockdown in China

Health authorities try to lock down customers at a Chinese Ikea store over an "abnormal" coronavirus test result as dozens of people flee.

ABC News

COVID patrols left NSW refugees fearful

Compliance patrols by police and military left refugees and asylum seekers in fear during Sydney's COVID-19 lockdowns, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

Saudi Agriculture Sector Grows 7.8%

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) stated that the Kingdom’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) rose 7.8% to SAR72.25 billion ($19.2 billion) in 2021, compared to SAR67.05 billion ($17.8 billion) a year earlier, recording the highest growth rate in five years. In a statement, the ministry indicated that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

West Lothian residents aged 65 and over in line for winter Covid-19 booster jab

Letters with appointment times are being sent out to residents shortly.

Daily Record

AFL sanctions five clubs for COVID breach

The AFL has hit five clubs with sanctions for breaching COVID protocols, with Sydney copping a $100,000 fine.

AAP

Colleges ease COVID-19 restrictions as fall semester begins for millions of students

Requirements to test and mask and be vaccinated are becoming less common as colleges shift away from treating COVID-19 as an emergency.

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Liz Truss faces Rishi Sunak in leadership hustings after comments about British workers leaked – as it happened

Latest updates: leaked audio reveals favourite to be next PM said British workers lacked the ‘graft’ of their foreign rivals

Bangkok Post

Life insurance agents arrested for policy payment theft

Police have arrested three life insurance agents who embezzled 52 million baht from policy buyers, and 11 people who used fake Covid-19 test results to claim insurance payouts.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s ministerial meshuffle: why did he do it, what was happening and where to now?

Who else knew? What powers did Morrison exercise in the portfolios? And did he break any laws?

Birmingham Post

'Our secret is a simple business plan': The family-owned construction company on surviving for 130 years

Mike Hedges, director of construction firm Beard, talks to BusinessLive about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the industry, the challenges of Covid and going green

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The Hindu

India’s active COVID-19 cases decline to 1,11,252

The country logs 8,813 Covid infections in a day.

The National (Scotland)

'It’s an asset for my comedy:' The Scots comic talking about blindness in his new show

SCOTTISH comedian Jamie MacDonald says he is using his blindness as an “asset” in his run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

The Conversation

Why unemployment is set to stay below 5% for years to come

Unfathomably, Australia’s unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%. Even harder to believe is that it will soon sink lower – perhaps even this week, when the update is released on Thursday – and after that, if the ANZ’s forecasts are correct, dip below the next threshold to two-point-something for the…

The Times of India

Apple sets return-to-office deadline of September 5 after COVID delays

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc set a September 5 deadline for corporate employees to be in the office at least three days a week, marking its latest return attempt after Covid-19 spikes delayed its plans several times.

Birmingham Post

Northumberland's Piramal Healthcare sees profits hampered by Covid and plant challenges

The pharma firm said it had been impacted by supply chain issues during the pandemic, among other issues

ABC News

The burden of pandemic fatigue 'sits within us' but overcoming it takes respect and acceptance

Our borders may have reopened and lockdowns come to an end, but 'pandemic fatigue' still lingers for many, with COVID-19s burden on mental health extending well beyond 2020.

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each state and territory.

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