
Homeowners to be paid £7000 thanks to new government scheme - Liverpool Echo
Households were initially going to be offered £4,000 but it is likely to be increased

Lloyds boss hits ground running on his first day - The Times
Leaving HSBC to join Lloyds Banking Group was “a no-brainer”, its new chief executive told 65,000 colleagues on his first day heading Britain’s second biggest b

Covid testing is rip-off, says former regulator - BBC News
Lord Tyrie, ex-boss of the competition watchdog, says it was slow to react to complaints about providers.

No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body - BBC News
Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog.

153 new jobs to be created in Northern Ireland by American technology company - Belfast Live
It will mean high-quality posts, all paying salaries above the average annual wage for the private sector

UK Covid infection numbers fall with 28,438 new daily coronavirus cases - The Mirror
Daily infection numbers have fallen, while England's official self-isolation rules changed on Monday - ditching the legal requirement for contacts of Covid cases to isolate for 10 days

Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government - BBC News
Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says.

Remote code execution flaws lurk in countless routers, IoT gear, cameras using Realtek Wi-Fi module SDKs - The Register
Devices from 60+ manufacturers affected, says infosec outfit

Bilsdale transmitter fire: Fire crews gain access to base - BBC News
Mast operator Arqiva says it can now begin assessing the condition of the mast.

Bitcoin Trades North Of $45,000 As Bullish Factors Point To Upside - Forbes
Bitcoin prices have been fluctuating between $48,000 and roughly $45,600 over the last few days. Technical analysts singled out $50,000 as being a level to watch. Where will bitcoin go next?

New red list countries and the rules for travel - Herts Live
Will your holiday plans be affected?

Otter cub found in stream 'crying for mother' rescued by RSPCA - BBC News
A member of the public spotted the young mammal alone and distressed near Windermere.