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What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

31 October 2020

The latest figures from HMRC have shown 9.6 million jobs were furloughed through the programme.


Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to avoid travel to England

31 October 2020

The First Minister said the prevalence of coronavirus is lower in Scotland than in other parts of the UK.


Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends

31 October 2020

Unite leader Len McCluskey fears the new Jobs Support Scheme is ‘not adequate’ and will leave workers with ‘seriously depleted incomes’.


Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

Johnson to hold press conference as speculation mounts on new lockdown

31 October 2020

Members of Sage have backed the introduction of more stringent measures.


James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies at the age of 90

31 October 2020

He appeared in seven of the spy thrillers between 1962 and 1983.


James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

James Bond role catapulted Sir Sean Connery to stardom

31 October 2020

Roles in Highlander, The Untouchables and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade helped seal his place in the movie world.


Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

Laura Ashley to relaunch next year in partnership with Next

31 October 2020

Laura Ashley will be relaunching under new owners Gordon Brothers in Next stores and online from spring 2021.


Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

Will there be another nationwide lockdown?

31 October 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce plans for a new lockdown on Monday.


UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

UK to be battered by Storm Aiden and remnants of hurricane

31 October 2020

Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said he expects flooding could happen ‘almost anywhere’ as the nation is set for a drenching this weekend.


Ex-music teacher with dementia goes to number one with charity single

Ex-music teacher with dementia goes to number one with charity single

Ex-music teacher with dementia goes to number one with charity single

31 October 2020

Paul Harvey, 80, composed the piece based on four random notes, and it was released as a charity single for two dementia charities.


Whitehall leak inquiry under way after coronavirus measures ‘briefed’

Whitehall leak inquiry under way after coronavirus measures ‘briefed’

Whitehall leak inquiry under way after coronavirus measures ‘briefed’

31 October 2020

The alleged ‘briefing’ of the story sparked criticism from the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales.


Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Cerberus grace the Halloween pumpkins of 2020

Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Cerberus grace the Halloween pumpkins of 2020

Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Cerberus grace the Halloween pumpkins of 2020

31 October 2020

How many of these would spook you?


National lockdown would be ‘devastating’ for hospitality, industry leaders warn

National lockdown would be ‘devastating’ for hospitality, industry leaders warn

National lockdown would be ‘devastating’ for hospitality, industry leaders warn

31 October 2020

UK Hospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said ‘there is no spare capacity in the tank to be able to fund a lockdown even for three to four weeks’.


Christmas can be ‘relatively safe’ if stringent restrictions imposed – scientist

Christmas can be ‘relatively safe’ if stringent restrictions imposed – scientist

Christmas can be ‘relatively safe’ if stringent restrictions imposed – scientist

31 October 2020

Downing Street has previously said it is the Government’s ambition to ‘ensure that people may celebrate Christmas as a family this year’.


Police Federation boss criticises coronavirus ‘briefing’

Police Federation boss criticises coronavirus ‘briefing’

Police Federation boss criticises coronavirus ‘briefing’

31 October 2020

It is not the first time communications have been criticised during the pandemic.


Nominations process begins for William’s Earthshot Prize

Nominations process begins for William’s Earthshot Prize

Nominations process begins for William’s Earthshot Prize

31 October 2020

The prize’s nomination panel includes the University of Puerto Rico, Zoological Society of London and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.


Great fox-spider spotted for first time in 25 years in Surrey

Great fox-spider spotted for first time in 25 years in Surrey

Great fox-spider spotted for first time in 25 years in Surrey

31 October 2020

The rare spider has not been seen since the early 1990s.


Coronavirus ‘running riot’ as Boris Johnson considers new national lockdown

Coronavirus ‘running riot’ as Boris Johnson considers new national lockdown

Coronavirus ‘running riot’ as Boris Johnson considers new national lockdown

31 October 2020

Sage scientist Professor Calum Semple said: ‘For the naysayers that don’t believe in a second wave, there is a second wave.’


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe details early prison hardships in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe details early prison hardships in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe details early prison hardships in Iran

31 October 2020

The British-Iranian woman, who has been in detention in Iran since 2016, will return to court on Monday.


What is likely with a national lockdown?

What is likely with a national lockdown?

What is likely with a national lockdown?

31 October 2020

Reports say Boris Johnson will announce the measure for England on Monday.


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