In recent years, the Ferrari ace has made a habit of taking a long break over the winter in his holiday home in Norway.

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"Hospitals are sensibly planning to give priority to winter pressures over the long holiday period, " he said.

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As we break into the winter shopping season, early data is showing positive year-over-year trends that could put retailers in the holiday spirit.

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