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‘Drink and food prices to rise due to soaring costs’ warns pub boss

‘Drink and food prices to rise due to soaring costs’ warns pub boss

Clive Watson, founder and executive chairman of City Pub Group, said the group also has vacancies for 10% of jobs amid staffing issues.

Hillary Clinton to be installed as chancellor of Belfast university

Hillary Clinton to be installed as chancellor of Belfast university

The former US secretary of state is Queen’s University’s first female chancellor.

Third series of Derry Girls to be the last

Third series of Derry Girls to be the last

Its creator Lisa McGee said the coming-of-age story was always intended to be in three instalments.

Baby joins MP in Commons amid calls for better support for new mothers

Baby joins MP in Commons amid calls for better support for new mothers

The Walthamstow MP said in order to speak she had to abandon her baby proxy leave vote or else be reprimanded by the House authorities.

BP and Tesco close pumps and ration fuel as deliveries hit by driver shortage

BP and Tesco close pumps and ration fuel as deliveries hit by driver shortage

The oil giant has warned the Government it will struggle to keep supplies topped up and called on ministers to change jobs rules for drivers.

‘Loss-making’ HS2 to be delayed by a decade, says Tory MP

‘Loss-making’ HS2 to be delayed by a decade, says Tory MP

The claim was made by Andrew Bridgen.

MPs under fire for Commons recess during ‘autumn of discontent’

MPs under fire for Commons recess during ‘autumn of discontent’

The latest recess runs from close of business on Thursday until October 18.

M25 environmental protesters have ‘got it wrong’, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says

M25 environmental protesters have ‘got it wrong’, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says

Mr Khan said he believed in the right to protest and tackle the climate emergency but the tactics of Insulate Britain were ‘completely wrong’.

Primary school tests ‘have little effect on children’s happiness and wellbeing’

Primary school tests ‘have little effect on children’s happiness and wellbeing’

It comes after headteachers, parents and MPs called for ministers to pause SATs in primary schools in England.

Rail freight ‘has never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage

Rail freight ‘has never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage

The rail industry says trains can keep supermarket shelves stocked.

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

The 55-year-old was arrested in the Belfast area on Thursday and taken to the serious crime suite at Musgrave PSNI station for questioning.

Tributes paid to women who died in Manchester Arena attack

Tributes paid to women who died in Manchester Arena attack

Lisa Lees and Alison Howe were among those killed in the 2017 atrocity.

Second major CO2 manufacturer set to be back online next week

Second major CO2 manufacturer set to be back online next week

Teesside-based Ensus has been on an annual shutdown for routine maintenance.

Former MP likened Commons clerk to prostitute in campaign of bullying

Former MP likened Commons clerk to prostitute in campaign of bullying

An independent panel said Keith Vaz should never again be allowed to hold a parliamentary pass.

Man who murdered wealthy Omani student near Harrods jailed for 27 years

Man who murdered wealthy Omani student near Harrods jailed for 27 years

Mohammed Al-Araimi, 20, was stabbed to death in an alleyway near the London department store in December 2019.

Centenarian population rose by a fifth to record high in 2020

Centenarian population rose by a fifth to record high in 2020

Office for National Statistics data also estimates there was a 52% increase in the number of people aged 100 in the UK.

Woman vows to continue fight over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Woman vows to continue fight over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Heidi Crowter said she will appeal against the High Court’s ruling which concluded the legislation was not unlawfully discriminatory.

Cost of living crunch: What happens if your energy firm goes bust?

Cost of living crunch: What happens if your energy firm goes bust?

At least 1.5 million consumers have seen their suppliers go to the wall in recent weeks, so what happens if your firm goes bust?

Bank cautions over soaring prices and supply chain hit to growth

Bank cautions over soaring prices and supply chain hit to growth

The Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold rates at 0.1%.

British Airways scraps plans for Gatwick subsidiary after union talks collapse

British Airways scraps plans for Gatwick subsidiary after union talks collapse

The decision means the vast majority of its short-haul flights from the airport will remain suspended.

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