Summary: Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier ousted after breaking Covid laws and exposing the public to risk. Nearly 12,000 voters signed a recall petition leading to her expulsion from the SNP. Scottish Labour views the by-election as an excellent opportunity to gain a seat. The SNP faced further issues with a Police Scotland probe into party finances and high-profile arrests. The by-election date will be set when Parliament resumes in September. A disgraced former MP who was co...

Summary: Boots reports a 33% increase in Covid test sales since July. Just under 790,000 people in the UK estimated to have Covid symptoms . Highest Covid rates in the south-west, lowest in Yorkshire . Recent rise in cases compared to previous Omicron peaks. 46% increase in hospital patients testing positive for Covid. Waning immunity contributing to the surge in cases. Booster uptake relatively low in certain age groups. The High Street Pharmacy Boots says sales of ...