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Irn Bru deliveries suffer from HGV driver shortage
Irn Bru deliveries suffer from HGV driver shortage
28 September 2021
AG Barr, the company behind the soft drink, said it has seen ‘increased challenges’ from the supply chain disruptions in recent weeks.
Runners hope to set new world records at London Marathon
Runners hope to set new world records at London Marathon
28 September 2021
People will be dressed as medical equipment, stars, aircraft, sweet foods during the event on Sunday, October 3.
New broadband rules will make switching provider easier – Ofcom
New broadband rules will make switching provider easier – Ofcom
28 September 2021
The regulator said customers will no longer have to contact both old and new suppliers to make a switch, avoiding unwanted tactics to make them stay.
Government takes over running services on Southeastern
Government takes over running services on Southeastern
28 September 2021
The Department for Transport found a ‘serious breach’ of the franchise agreement, Grant Shapps said.
Bank of England boss makes ‘plague of locusts’ joke amid warning over economy
Bank of England boss makes ‘plague of locusts’ joke amid warning over economy
28 September 2021
The 62-year-old banker said the number of high-profile supply bottlenecks appeared to be increasing.
Royal foursome to attend Bond premiere as Daniel Craig bows out as 007
Royal foursome to attend Bond premiere as Daniel Craig bows out as 007
28 September 2021
The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the world premiere of No Time To Die.
What the papers say – September 28
What the papers say – September 28
28 September 2021
Fuel ‘crisis’ developments, including a potential military solution, lead the national papers on Tuesday.
Starmer expected to wrangle with the left after shadow cabinet resignation
Starmer expected to wrangle with the left after shadow cabinet resignation
27 September 2021
Andy McDonald suggested the leader was not honouring ‘our commitment to socialist policies’.
Man in court charged with murder of teacher Sabina Nessa
Man in court charged with murder of teacher Sabina Nessa
27 September 2021
Ms Nessa was killed as she walked through Cator Park on her way to meet a friend.
Vaccine passports would be needed for nightclubs and sport under Covid Plan B
Vaccine passports would be needed for nightclubs and sport under Covid Plan B
27 September 2021
The proposal will only be introduced if the nation faces a difficult winter with rising Covid cases in the colder months,
Bercow tells Starmer how to defeat ‘worst Government of his lifetime’ in Labour debut
Bercow tells Starmer how to defeat ‘worst Government of his lifetime’ in Labour debut
27 September 2021
The convert from Conservatism insisted Labour has got to ‘excite’ people.
Hospitals given new Covid advice to help treats patients more quickly
Hospitals given new Covid advice to help treats patients more quickly
27 September 2021
A record 5.6 million patients are waiting for treatment due to delays caused by Covid.
Army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid fuel supply issues
Army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid fuel supply issues
27 September 2021
Military drivers will now get specialised training in preparation for their possible deployment, ministers announced.
Ministers agree to end social distancing in shops and theatres
Ministers agree to end social distancing in shops and theatres
27 September 2021
The Executive has decided to remove the one-metre distance requirement for the retail sector, indoor attractions and seated indoor venues.
Man charged with murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Man charged with murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
27 September 2021
Koci Selamaj, 36, from Eastbourne will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Number of English Channel crossings more than doubles 2020 record
Number of English Channel crossings more than doubles 2020 record
27 September 2021
Small boats arrivals in 2021 now stand at more than double the figure for the whole of 2020, when 8,417 people crossed the Dover Strait.
Thornberry: Foreign forces trained in UK could commit human rights abuses
Thornberry: Foreign forces trained in UK could commit human rights abuses
27 September 2021
Ms Thornberry said Labour would impose the same legal controls on the provision of military and police training as on arms exports.
Widespread wind and rain expected across the UK as warm spell ends
Widespread wind and rain expected across the UK as warm spell ends
27 September 2021
Winds are expected to reach 69 miles per hour in some parts of the UK.
Harry to head back to Big Apple for awards gala honouring the military
Harry to head back to Big Apple for awards gala honouring the military
27 September 2021
The duke will attend the Salute to Freedom ceremony in New York on November 10.
Scots Labour leader Sarwar calls for unity to conquer ‘us versus them’ politics
Scots Labour leader Sarwar calls for unity to conquer ‘us versus them’ politics
27 September 2021
Mr Sarwar was addressing the Labour Party conference for the first time as the party’s leader in Scotland.