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Strict biosecurity measures introduced from midday after largest outbreak The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an avian influenza prevention zone after an increase in bird flu in wild birds and on commercial premises, the government has said. From midday on Monday it became a legal requirement for bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures, including keeping free-range birds within fenced areas, the government said. Continue reading… ​Strict biosecurity measures introduced from midday after largest outbreakThe chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an avian influenza prevention zone after an…

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Manchester United footballer is also charged with assault and engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour The Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has appeared in court on suspicion of attempted rape and other offences. The 21-year-old appeared in court on Monday after being charged with attempted rape, assault and “repeatedly engaging” in coercive and controlling behaviour. Continue reading… ​Manchester United footballer is also charged with assault and engaging in coercive and controlling behaviourThe Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has appeared in court on suspicion of attempted rape and other offences.The 21-year-old appeared in court on Monday after being charged with attempted…

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Government’s energy markets financing scheme will also bar dividends to shareholders Energy companies attempting to tap a £40bn government scheme to protect them from volatile prices will be blocked from paying bonuses to executives and dividends to shareholders. The energy markets financing scheme (EMFS), devised by the Treasury and the Bank of England, is intended to offer a safety net to help energy firms facing short-term financing problems. Continue reading… ​Government’s energy markets financing scheme will also bar dividends to shareholdersEnergy companies attempting to tap a £40bn government scheme to protect them from volatile prices will be blocked from paying…

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The Guardian – Truss fights for survival as Tory rebel MPs warn that ‘game is up’ Summary of the front page Even Liz Truss’s allies are warning she has just days to revive her premiership, The Guardian reports. The paper says the PM is “fighting for her political survival” after Tory MP Crispin Blunt broke ranks and publicly called for the PM to resign – “Game is up” he declared. The paper says ministers are “waiting anxiously” for the markets to open this morning, the paper notes, to see if the PM’s decision to sack her former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng,…

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