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MP blames French politicians for migrants coming to UK ‘on false premise’

MP blames French politicians for migrants coming to UK ‘on false premise’

MP blames French politicians for migrants coming to UK ‘on false premise’

03 September 2020

Clandestine Channel threat commander Dan O’Mahoney praised the work of French authorities in tackling the crisis.


‘Quick-thinking’ co-pilot praised for keeping helicopter in fatal crash afloat

‘Quick-thinking’ co-pilot praised for keeping helicopter in fatal crash afloat

‘Quick-thinking’ co-pilot praised for keeping helicopter in fatal crash afloat

03 September 2020

Alan Bell took the lead in helping those on board following impact, the inquiry into the Sumburgh crash heard.


Be ‘very, very cautious’ considering tax hikes, Johnson warned

Be ‘very, very cautious’ considering tax hikes, Johnson warned

Be ‘very, very cautious’ considering tax hikes, Johnson warned

03 September 2020

The warning came from Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the powerful 1922 Committee of backbench Conservatives.


1,650 jobs at risk at Costa Coffee

1,650 jobs at risk at Costa Coffee

1,650 jobs at risk at Costa Coffee

03 September 2020

The cafe chain told staff on Thursday that it has started consultations which could affect more than a 10th of roles.


More than 6,000 sign up for Kickstart youth jobs scheme in first day

More than 6,000 sign up for Kickstart youth jobs scheme in first day

More than 6,000 sign up for Kickstart youth jobs scheme in first day

03 September 2020

Employers will be able to offer young people on Universal Credit state-subsidised work placements for six months.


Sophie visits air ambulance to mark its 21st anniversary

Sophie visits air ambulance to mark its 21st anniversary

Sophie visits air ambulance to mark its 21st anniversary

03 September 2020

The Countess of Wessex has been patron of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance since January 2019.


Conservative minister’s husband claims coronavirus is a ‘mental illness’

Conservative minister’s husband claims coronavirus is a ‘mental illness’

Conservative minister’s husband claims coronavirus is a ‘mental illness’

03 September 2020

Sandy McFadzean, husband of Chloe Smith, attended last weekend’s march against Covid-19 restrictions.


Climate activists glue themselves to the ground and block road around Parliament

Climate activists glue themselves to the ground and block road around Parliament

Climate activists glue themselves to the ground and block road around Parliament

03 September 2020

Extinction Rebellion and Animal Rebellion marked the third of 10 days of disruption in the capital.


Co-op to open new stores and create jobs

Co-op to open new stores and create jobs

Co-op to open new stores and create jobs

03 September 2020

A huge investment programme has been announced after a busy few months for the retail giant.


Social smoking ‘disproportionately harmful’, study suggests

Social smoking ‘disproportionately harmful’, study suggests

Social smoking ‘disproportionately harmful’, study suggests

03 September 2020

Researchers said their 17-year-long study suggests that cutting down, or combining fewer cigarettes with vaping, is no substitute for quitting.


Car industry urges ministers to drive incentives for electric vehicle purchases

Car industry urges ministers to drive incentives for electric vehicle purchases

Car industry urges ministers to drive incentives for electric vehicle purchases

03 September 2020

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders wants no tax on cars that are capable of zero emissions.


Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home

Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home

Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home

03 September 2020

He is said to be waiting for his application to be approved.


Leader doesn’t matter if Scottish Labour positions don’t change, Sturgeon says

Leader doesn’t matter if Scottish Labour positions don’t change, Sturgeon says

Leader doesn’t matter if Scottish Labour positions don’t change, Sturgeon says

03 September 2020

Four Scottish Labour MSPs have called for Richard Leonard to quit as party chief.


Footfall ‘not returning’ to city centres as office workers stay at home

Footfall ‘not returning’ to city centres as office workers stay at home

Footfall ‘not returning’ to city centres as office workers stay at home

03 September 2020

The latest monthly BRC ShopperTrak footfall monitor revealed that UK footfall slid by 34.3% in August.


Record set for world’s longest Wotsit

Record set for world’s longest Wotsit

Record set for world’s longest Wotsit

03 September 2020

The record-breaking cheesy snack measures the length of 164 regular Wotsits Giants.


Services sector enjoys fastest growth for over five years, but job losses mount

Services sector enjoys fastest growth for over five years, but job losses mount

Services sector enjoys fastest growth for over five years, but job losses mount

03 September 2020

The closely-followed IHS Markit/CIPS services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recorded a score of 58.8 in August, up from 56.5 in July.


Charity threatens legal action over Government’s care home visiting guidance

Charity threatens legal action over Government’s care home visiting guidance

Charity threatens legal action over Government’s care home visiting guidance

03 September 2020

John’s Campaign is seeking a judicial review of the Department of Health and Social Care’s care home visiting guidance issued on July 22.


Total size of giant prehistoric mega-shark revealed

Total size of giant prehistoric mega-shark revealed

Total size of giant prehistoric mega-shark revealed

03 September 2020

The megalodon lived from about 23 million to three million years ago.


Leonard urged to ‘consider position’ – but says he is party’s ‘best chance’

Leonard urged to ‘consider position’ – but says he is party’s ‘best chance’

Leonard urged to ‘consider position’ – but says he is party’s ‘best chance’

03 September 2020

The Scottish Labour leader is facing calls to quit after the party’s poor showing in the opinion polls.


Hancock denies trade role prospect Tony Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic

Hancock denies trade role prospect Tony Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic

Hancock denies trade role prospect Tony Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic

03 September 2020

The former Australian PM is in talks to become joint president of the relaunched Board of Trade but critics have raised numerous concerns.


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