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Singapore’s GIC joins £6.3bn Morrisons takeover deal

Singapore’s GIC joins £6.3bn Morrisons takeover deal

Bosses at the supermarket giant agreed the takeover move, led by institutional investor Fortress, earlier this month.

PM denies changes to Official Secrets Act will ‘interrupt’ press investigations

PM denies changes to Official Secrets Act will ‘interrupt’ press investigations

A Home Office consultation is looking at whether journalists handling leaked documents should be treated similarly to spies.

Woman wins court challenge over lack of sign language for No10 Covid briefings

Woman wins court challenge over lack of sign language for No10 Covid briefings

Katie Rowley said the Government had breached obligations to make Covid-19 broadcasts accessible to deaf people under equality legislation.

NI could become ‘permanent casualty’ of Brexit if protocol dispute not resolved

NI could become ‘permanent casualty’ of Brexit if protocol dispute not resolved

A House of Lords committee has called on the UK and EU to drop their ‘fundamentally flawed’ approaches to the new arrangements and find compromise.

Emirates’ UK boss ‘frustrated’ that UAE is still on red travel list

Emirates’ UK boss ‘frustrated’ that UAE is still on red travel list

Richard Jewsbury said he hopes the UAE’s low rate of coronavirus cases and strong vaccination programme will see it removed from the high-risk tier.

CitySprint to recruit hundreds of couriers

CitySprint to recruit hundreds of couriers

The company has launched a recruitment drive in response to a big rise in logistics requirements, especially in London.

Councillors in Newmarket pass no confidence vote in Matt Hancock

Councillors in Newmarket pass no confidence vote in Matt Hancock

The passed resolution states that the ex-health secretary, who is Tory MP for West Suffolk, ‘neglected the best interests of his constituents’.

British American Tobacco jumps amid soaring demand for cigarette alternatives

British American Tobacco jumps amid soaring demand for cigarette alternatives

The Lucky Strike and Dunhill owner held firm on its outlook for the year as it reported a better-than-expected rise in sales.

Johnson rejects Gove’s description of ‘selfish’ Covid vaccine refusers

Johnson rejects Gove’s description of ‘selfish’ Covid vaccine refusers

The PM said taking a Covid-19 vaccine was a ‘massively positive’ thing to do, but did not endorse Michael Gove’s criticism of those who refuse.

Covid-19 still poses ‘significant risk’ – Boris Johnson

Covid-19 still poses ‘significant risk’ – Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister urged the ‘need for caution’.

Historic steel company bought by Ministry of Defence

Historic steel company bought by Ministry of Defence

Unions welcomed the nationalisation of Sheffield Forgemasters, saying it protects the supply of steel for the UK’s defence and nuclear programmes.

Millions trapped in low-paid, insecure work, study suggests

Millions trapped in low-paid, insecure work, study suggests

Some workers receive less than 24 hours notice of their shifts, says report.

Boris Johnson backs Priti Patel in row with police over pay

Boris Johnson backs Priti Patel in row with police over pay

The Prime Minister defended the police pay freeze and said he had ‘absolutely every confidence’ in the Home Secretary.

ITV puts worst of pandemic behind it amid advertising rebound

ITV puts worst of pandemic behind it amid advertising rebound

The broadcaster said it notched up a record June performance thanks to the Euro 2020 tournament and easing of coronavirus restrictions.

House prices fall 0.5% in July after stamp duty holiday deadline – index

House prices fall 0.5% in July after stamp duty holiday deadline – index

Nationwide Building Society said the average house price in July stood at £244,229, down from £245,432 in June.

Tom Dean becomes first British male swimmer in 113 years to win two golds

Tom Dean becomes first British male swimmer in 113 years to win two golds

Dean and teammates James Guy, Matthew Richards and Duncan Scott won the 4x200m freestyle with a dominant performance in Tokyo.

Lifeboat crews’ role in migrant rescues is humanitarian work – RNLI boss

Lifeboat crews’ role in migrant rescues is humanitarian work – RNLI boss

Mark Dowie said he felt compelled to comment after volunteers reported being heckled for bringing migrants to safety.

Adam Driver and Nicolas Cage movies to premiere at Edinburgh film festival

Adam Driver and Nicolas Cage movies to premiere at Edinburgh film festival

The Edinburgh International Film Festival will take place between August 18 and 25.

Charles and PM to attend dedication ceremony for new UK Police Memorial

Charles and PM to attend dedication ceremony for new UK Police Memorial

The open-air memorial in Staffordshire has been designed by Walter Jack.

Scotland: Mental health detentions increase by 9% as safeguarding concerns highlighted

Scotland: Mental health detentions increase by 9% as safeguarding concerns highlighted

The drop came across the board for both in and out-of-hours detentions.

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