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Covid business loans ‘saved hundreds of thousands of jobs’

Covid business loans ‘saved hundreds of thousands of jobs’

Anywhere from 500,000 to 2.9 million jobs might have been lost if not for the loans, reviewers found.

Broadband providers ‘not promoting social tariffs enough’, Which? says

Broadband providers ‘not promoting social tariffs enough’, Which? says

The consumer group says the discounted deals should be promoted more widely on social media channels.

52 of 90 MLAs sign letter to Johnson rejecting legislation to amend NI Protocol

52 of 90 MLAs sign letter to Johnson rejecting legislation to amend NI Protocol

The MLAs represent Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the centre-ground Alliance Party.

Lloyd Webber insists ‘costly mistake’ comment did not refer to Cinderella show

Lloyd Webber insists ‘costly mistake’ comment did not refer to Cinderella show

Last month the impresario announced the show would be closing, less than a year after it premiered.

Disgraced Andrew forced to remain out of sight for Garter Day procession

Disgraced Andrew forced to remain out of sight for Garter Day procession

The Duke of York missed the procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Lloyds hands workers £1,000 bonus to ease cost-of-living worries

Lloyds hands workers £1,000 bonus to ease cost-of-living worries

Workers will receive the cash bonus in August, according to an internal memo.

Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham takes seat in House of Lords

Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham takes seat in House of Lords

The cleric becomes a member of the Lords Spiritual who have 26 places reserved in the unelected house.

Woman admits murdering her two-year-old son

Woman admits murdering her two-year-old son

Carol Hodgson was remanded in custody to be sentenced on July 15.

UK plans to renege on an international treaty ‘regrettable’

UK plans to renege on an international treaty ‘regrettable’

Irish premier Micheal Martin criticised the plan to introduce a Bill to unilaterally amend the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Meghan helps girls with business pitches as guest coach for entrepreneur session

Meghan helps girls with business pitches as guest coach for entrepreneur session

The duchess joined Project Fearless in Amsterdam in April to share her advice.

Fox shot with airgun found in Kent primary school playground

Fox shot with airgun found in Kent primary school playground

Further examination from a vet found the fox had been shot in the abdomen and face – and had to be put to sleep because of its injuries.

Scottish and UK governments urged to give ‘full support’ to oil and gas industry

Scottish and UK governments urged to give ‘full support’ to oil and gas industry

Five former ministers have signed a joint declaration, calling for action from ministers at both Holyrood and Westminster.

Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

The sector currently supports more than 31,000 jobs.

Ex-soldier who killed neighbours tells court he cannot remember attack

Ex-soldier who killed neighbours tells court he cannot remember attack

Collin Reeves, 35, is on trial for murder at Bristol Crown Court and has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Ultra-rare Rolex could fetch up to £120,000 at auction

Ultra-rare Rolex could fetch up to £120,000 at auction

The MilSub Rolex, which sat in its owner’s drawers for decades, is expected to bring between £80,000 and £120,000 at auction on Wednesday.

Body of a man found on fire in London park

Body of a man found on fire in London park

Firefighters were called to Belvue Park in Northolt, Ealing, west London, just before 4.20am on Monday.

Schools in education ‘cold spots’ less likely to recruit science teachers

Schools in education ‘cold spots’ less likely to recruit science teachers

Fewer vacancies for specialist teachers could put government levelling up agenda at risk say researchers.

Ex-farmer accused of wife’s killing ‘got away with murder’ for years, court told

Ex-farmer accused of wife’s killing ‘got away with murder’ for years, court told

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.

Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at ditched plans for free school meals extension

Heads ‘deeply disappointed’ at ditched plans for free school meals extension

Teachers have branded the decision ‘extraordinary’.

‘No problem here’ insists Starmer, as standards watchdog opens investigation

‘No problem here’ insists Starmer, as standards watchdog opens investigation

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner opened an investigation into multiple failures to register gifts from football teams and book royalties.

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