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Joules falls into administration with 1,600 jobs at risk

Joules falls into administration with 1,600 jobs at risk

Administrators said the business will continue to trade and shops will stay open while they ‘assess options for the business’.

Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain

Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain

The Ministry of Defence says the agreement will create 1,200 new jobs at UK shipyards including Harland & Wolff in Belfast.

Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler

Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler

Michael Gove said his department would ‘name and shame’ landlords who had breached consumer standards.

Mini-budget damaged UK’s reputation, says Bank governor Bailey

Mini-budget damaged UK’s reputation, says Bank governor Bailey

Andrew Bailey said it will take longer to fix the UK’s reputation than the impact the mini-budget had on the gilt market.

Chancellor vows tax hikes and spending cuts needed to ‘face economic storm’

Chancellor vows tax hikes and spending cuts needed to ‘face economic storm’

Jeremy Hunt will unveil his autumn statement on Thursday.

London council to use wasteland to help educate children about growing food

London council to use wasteland to help educate children about growing food

The west London council plans to open four new plots per year and expects the first to be ready for summer next year.

TikTok influencer denies intending to hurt mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash

TikTok influencer denies intending to hurt mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash

YouTube influencer Mahek Bukhari allegedly planned to ram a Skoda off the road, killing Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.

Anthony Horowitz calls for investment in school libraries as he receives CBE

Anthony Horowitz calls for investment in school libraries as he receives CBE

The novelist also praised the Queen Consort for her exemplary work for literacy charities after receiving the honour at Windsor Castle.

Government to consider public inquiry into Spiritan abuse

Government to consider public inquiry into Spiritan abuse

The Taoiseach called the stories of abuse at Spiritan schools and institutions ‘absolutely sickening and shocking’.

Kadeena Cox reveals who she wants to win I’m A Celeb after getting OBE from King

Kadeena Cox reveals who she wants to win I’m A Celeb after getting OBE from King

The King told Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox ‘there’s no ends to your talents’ as she received an OBE at Windsor Castle, she said.

Jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial told not to take ‘moralistic’ approach to verdict

Jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial told not to take ‘moralistic’ approach to verdict

The 28-year-old France international is accused of being a ‘predator’ who turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game.

Little black dress phenomenon explored in new exhibition

Little black dress phenomenon explored in new exhibition

It will feature designs by the likes of Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Gareth Pugh.

Chancellor told not to raise fuel duty in autumn budget

Chancellor told not to raise fuel duty in autumn budget

The Treasury cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in March amid record prices.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey faces further sex charges against new complainant

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey faces further sex charges against new complainant

The Oscar-winning actor is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on December 16.

Asda and Lidl limit egg sales amid supply disruption

Asda and Lidl limit egg sales amid supply disruption

Other major retailers including Tesco, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and Co-op reassured customers that they continued to receive good supplies.

Mothers of children under four ‘get only 18 minutes of daily physical activity’

Mothers of children under four ‘get only 18 minutes of daily physical activity’

Research has found less than half of mothers meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

Controversy over resignation of Britain’s most senior police officer continues

Controversy over resignation of Britain’s most senior police officer continues

Sir Thomas Winsor and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have again clashed over claims Dame Cressida Dick was forced to resign.

Blood test ‘could detect breast cancer up to two years before diagnosis’

Blood test ‘could detect breast cancer up to two years before diagnosis’

Researchers say their findings could ‘form the basis of blood testing for people with a genetic predisposition or a family history of breast cancer’.

Rain warnings issued as UK set for ‘miserable’ conditions and risk of flooding

Rain warnings issued as UK set for ‘miserable’ conditions and risk of flooding

The Met Office said the band of rain has already reached Cornwall as and will travel up the UK until it passes over Scotland’s east coast on Friday.

Households urged to take steps to prevent frozen pipe damage this winter

Households urged to take steps to prevent frozen pipe damage this winter

Taking measures now can reduce the distress and expense caused by pipe problems this winter, the Association of British Insurers said.

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