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Serco profits jump a third amid Test and Trace contract boost

Serco profits jump a third amid Test and Trace contract boost

The London-listed firm said its operating profit increased by 31% to £116m for the six months to June.

Mike Ashley: Who is the unorthodox retail magnate?

Mike Ashley: Who is the unorthodox retail magnate?

The Sports Direct founder is now planning to hand over the reins of his Frasers Group vehicle to his prospective son-in-law.

Mike Ashley confirms plan to step down as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company

Mike Ashley confirms plan to step down as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company

It is proposed that Michael Murray – the retail tycoon’s prospective son-in-law – will become chief executive in May.

Rolls-Royce returns to profit, but warns over international travel recovery

Rolls-Royce returns to profit, but warns over international travel recovery

The engine-maker posted interim profits of £393m in a marked improvement from mammoth losses of £5.4bn a year ago.

Fifth of Covid hospital cases in England are young people, warns new NHS boss

Fifth of Covid hospital cases in England are young people, warns new NHS boss

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said there is ‘no doubt’ the vaccine rollout is having a ‘major impact’.

Moorland twice the size of Greater London devoted to raising grouse, says study

Moorland twice the size of Greater London devoted to raising grouse, says study

Rewilding Britain claims the intensive management of national parks to produce grouse for shooting is exacerbating the biodiversity crisis.

What the papers say – August 5

What the papers say – August 5

Pictures of Olympic success feature on many papers, along with holiday news.

19 EU countries agree to visa-free short-term touring for musicians

19 EU countries agree to visa-free short-term touring for musicians

The Government said negotiations are ongoing with remaining EU Member State countries.

Charities warn increase to energy price cap ‘could not come at worse time’

Charities warn increase to energy price cap ‘could not come at worse time’

Industry experts are expecting the regulator to increase the price cap by around £150 on Friday – the highest increase yet.

Two adults and a teenager charged over death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi

Two adults and a teenager charged over death of five-year-old Logan Mwangi

South Wales Police said John Cole, 39, of Sarn, Bridgend, has been charged with the boy’s murder.

Industry leaders call for quicker reopening of international travel

Industry leaders call for quicker reopening of international travel

Arrivals from France will no longer need to self-isolate, aligning the nation with other countries on the amber list.

Prime Minister and Labour leader to visit renewable energy projects in Scotland

Prime Minister and Labour leader to visit renewable energy projects in Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer has attacked Boris Johnson as being ‘missing in action’ in the lead-up to Cop26.

Timetable for end of oil and gas needed, says Starmer

Timetable for end of oil and gas needed, says Starmer

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for a ‘truly just transition’.

Police arrest 11 over racist abuse of England players after Euro 2020 final

Police arrest 11 over racist abuse of England players after Euro 2020 final

The UK Football Policing Unit say its investigation team has received more than 600 reports.

Millions in National Lottery funding pledged to improve access to landmarks

Millions in National Lottery funding pledged to improve access to landmarks

The money will be used to make historic sites more disability friendly and to attract visitors from minority and under-represented communities.

Docklands bombing victims condemn Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

Docklands bombing victims condemn Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

Two people were killed and many others injured by the IRA bomb, which had been left in a lorry in the London Docklands on February 9 1996.

Changing travel rules: What you need to know

Changing travel rules: What you need to know

The Government has announced a host of changes that will come into force in England on Sunday.

Police chief hails ‘positive visit’ as PM confirms funding for Cop26 policing

Police chief hails ‘positive visit’ as PM confirms funding for Cop26 policing

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said he told the Prime Minister the must be ‘no detriment’ to the police force as a result of Cop26.

Home Secretary Patel visits Greece as part of plan to tackle ‘illegal migration’

Home Secretary Patel visits Greece as part of plan to tackle ‘illegal migration’

Priti Patel spent two days in the Mediterranean country learning how the Greeks deal with migrants.

Harry and Meghan asked governor-general about New Zealand move

Harry and Meghan asked governor-general about New Zealand move

Dame Patsy Reddy will leave her largely ceremonial role representing the Queen in New Zealand in October.

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