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New Look says future in landlords’ hands after sale process fails

New Look says future in landlords’ hands after sale process fails

New Look says future in landlords’ hands after sale process fails

09 September 2020

The company warned that it could be forced to consider ‘less favourable alternatives’ if creditors reject restructuring proposals.


Plea to stop ‘inappropriate’ testing as people without Covid symptoms seek tests

Plea to stop ‘inappropriate’ testing as people without Covid symptoms seek tests

Plea to stop ‘inappropriate’ testing as people without Covid symptoms seek tests

09 September 2020

Some people who seek tests ‘don’t have a reason’, Matt Hancock said.


In Pictures: Keeping the coast safe – RNLI marks Emergency Services Day

In Pictures: Keeping the coast safe – RNLI marks Emergency Services Day

In Pictures: Keeping the coast safe – RNLI marks Emergency Services Day

09 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised emergency responders as ‘heroes of British life’.


Johnson faces Tory backlash over Brexit deal changes

Johnson faces Tory backlash over Brexit deal changes

Johnson faces Tory backlash over Brexit deal changes

09 September 2020

Ministers have said plans to override elements of the Withdrawal Agreement will breach international law.


Covid vaccine trial pause underlines need for proper oversight, says expert

Covid vaccine trial pause underlines need for proper oversight, says expert

Covid vaccine trial pause underlines need for proper oversight, says expert

09 September 2020

The Oxford-AstraZeneca trial was put on hold owing to a reported side-effect in a patient in the UK.


Police widow ‘let down by system’ backs campaign for Harper’s Law

Police widow ‘let down by system’ backs campaign for Harper’s Law

Police widow ‘let down by system’ backs campaign for Harper’s Law

09 September 2020

Tracy Walker is supporting a bid for life sentences to become mandatory for those who kill emergency services workers.


Three more Greek islands added to Wales’s quarantine list

Three more Greek islands added to Wales’s quarantine list

Three more Greek islands added to Wales’s quarantine list

09 September 2020

Wales has seen its highest number of positive Covid-19 cases in months and a local lockdown has come into force in Caerphilly.


Climate change continues unabated through pandemic crisis, UN warns

Climate change continues unabated through pandemic crisis, UN warns

Climate change continues unabated through pandemic crisis, UN warns

09 September 2020

The agency claims the virus has also hampered efforts to monitor the climate crisis.


Hundreds of police officers including top marksmen swoop on traveller site

Hundreds of police officers including top marksmen swoop on traveller site

Hundreds of police officers including top marksmen swoop on traveller site

09 September 2020

The raid, involving hundreds of officers, is one of the biggest armed operations run by the Metropolitan Police this year.


Quiz to keep 15 UK stores closed permanently as sales tumble

Quiz to keep 15 UK stores closed permanently as sales tumble

Quiz to keep 15 UK stores closed permanently as sales tumble

09 September 2020

The fashion chain said it expects to reopen around 60 of the 75 outlets it operated prior to lockdown.


UK legislation a ‘full frontal assault on devolution’, Nicola Sturgeon insists

UK legislation a ‘full frontal assault on devolution’, Nicola Sturgeon insists

UK legislation a ‘full frontal assault on devolution’, Nicola Sturgeon insists

09 September 2020

Scotland’s First Minister spoke out against proposals contained within the Internal Market Bill.


Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock

Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock

Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock

09 September 2020

‘We are determined to take the action that keeps people safe,’ said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Pleas for UK to act over second trial

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Pleas for UK to act over second trial

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Pleas for UK to act over second trial

09 September 2020

The British-Iranian woman was told she will face another trial on Sunday, only months before her due release date.


Daughter of early UK Covid victim attacks China for ‘cover-up’

Daughter of early UK Covid victim attacks China for ‘cover-up’

Daughter of early UK Covid victim attacks China for ‘cover-up’

09 September 2020

Kent man Peter Attwood, 84, died in January and may have been the first coronavirus victim outside China.


New score predicts risk of dying in adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19

New score predicts risk of dying in adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19

New score predicts risk of dying in adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19

09 September 2020

Researchers say the system outperforms existing scores and can be used to support treatment decisions.


Covid vaccine trial paused after side-effect reported in UK patient

Covid vaccine trial paused after side-effect reported in UK patient

Covid vaccine trial paused after side-effect reported in UK patient

09 September 2020

The Oxford-AstraZeneca trial was put on hold pending checks on whether the side-effect was linked to the vaccine.


What the papers say – September 9

What the papers say – September 9

What the papers say – September 9

09 September 2020

Britain’s controversial rollback of the Brexit agreement and new anti-Covid measures feature on the nation’s front pages on Wednesday.


Teenager to appear in court over shooting of 15-year-old boy

Teenager to appear in court over shooting of 15-year-old boy

Teenager to appear in court over shooting of 15-year-old boy

08 September 2020

The 15-year-old sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he currently remains in a critical condition.


Bill which proposes change to PM’s Brexit deal to be published

Bill which proposes change to PM’s Brexit deal to be published

Bill which proposes change to PM’s Brexit deal to be published

08 September 2020

Brandon Lewis provoked a furious reaction when he confirmed to MPs on Tuesday that the legislation would breach international law.


Social gatherings of more than six banned as coronavirus cases rise

Social gatherings of more than six banned as coronavirus cases rise

Social gatherings of more than six banned as coronavirus cases rise

08 September 2020

Boris Johnson will say: ‘We need to act now to stop the virus spreading. So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact.’


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