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Consumer confidence drops for third month in a row

The data comes ahead of an important few months for retailers

Health staff demand action to reduce carbon footprint of NHS in Scotland

They say that action is needed from health boards and the Government, as well as from health professionals themselves

Jeremy Clarkson wins prize at British Farming Awards

He praised Kaleb Cooper and other staff on his farm after being presented with the prize at the event in Birmingham

Government accused of poor oversight as travellers face new test difficulties

Rules on arrivals into the UK for some travellers change on Sunday

First look image offers glimpse of Jacob Fortune Lloyd as Brian Epstein

Midas Man is being filmed in Liverpool, London and the US this autumn ahead of its release next year

Bank of mum and dad supported 49 of first time buyer purchases in 2021

That's according to analysis from the property group Savills

RFU launches bid to host 2025 Womens World Cup in England

The tournament was last staged in England in 2010

Police seek help to identify fan who made racist gesture at Newcastle game

Northumbria Police said the fan gestured towards Tottenham Hotspur fans at Newcastle United’s St James’ Park on Sunday

Be bolder Archbishop of Canterbury urges leaders ahead of Cop26 climate summit

Dr Justin Welby's comments come less than 10 days before the event in Glasgow gets underway

More disadvantaged pupils to receive laptops as part of 126m package

The investment comes after 1.3 million laptops and tablets have already been delivered to support children to access remote education during the pandemic