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Aldi and Sainsbury’s to hand back £540m in business rates relief

Aldi and Sainsbury’s to hand back £540m in business rates relief

The two retailers follow Tesco and Morrisons in announcing plans to hand back money to the Government.

Pfizer vaccine due to arrive in UK as country grapples with rollout challenge

Pfizer vaccine due to arrive in UK as country grapples with rollout challenge

The difficulties in storing and transporting the jab mean there could be a delay in reaching care homes, experts have warned.

UK getting vaccine first because it is ‘better country’ than France – Williamson

UK getting vaccine first because it is ‘better country’ than France – Williamson

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said the UK has the ‘best medical regulator’.

BiFab enters administration after nationalisation ruled out by ministers

BiFab enters administration after nationalisation ruled out by ministers

The Scottish Government has argued that state aid rules prevent it from bailing out the company.

Children struggling to see themselves in books they read, study suggests

Children struggling to see themselves in books they read, study suggests

Nearly half of young people from black ethnic backgrounds said it is difficult to find characters who look like them.

Sainsbury’s joins Tesco and Morrisons with £440m business rates payments

Sainsbury’s joins Tesco and Morrisons with £440m business rates payments

The three retailers have agreed to hand over £1.3 billion to the Government.

What the papers say – December 3

What the papers say – December 3

Thursday’s front pages feature a wealth of reaction to the UK approving a coronavirus vaccine.

Celebrity chef hosts special Christmas cooking class for young cancer survivor

Celebrity chef hosts special Christmas cooking class for young cancer survivor

TV star Jean-Christophe Novelli hosted a virtual cook-along with seven-year-old Edith in which they made special festive pancakes.

Sheep baffles hotel staff after being spotted ‘waiting for lift’

Sheep baffles hotel staff after being spotted ‘waiting for lift’

A sheep nicknamed Sidney is back in its field after entering a Premier Inn hotel in Holyhead.

New 3D map of Milky Way ‘could help shed light on galaxy’s origin and future’

New 3D map of Milky Way ‘could help shed light on galaxy’s origin and future’

The detailed map is based on the most recent data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space observatory.

Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies aged 94

Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies aged 94

Giscard died at his home in central France after contracting Covid-19.

PM acknowledges ‘immense logistical challenges’ of vaccine rollout

PM acknowledges ‘immense logistical challenges’ of vaccine rollout

Most care home residents will need to wait for their Covid-19 vaccine because of difficulties in transporting the newly-approved jab.

UK braces for wintry December weather amid snow and ice warnings

UK braces for wintry December weather amid snow and ice warnings

The coldest weather is expected in western Scotland overnight on Thursday, where temperatures could drop to an icy minus 10C (14F).

Brexit talks head for the wire as both sides fight their corners

Brexit talks head for the wire as both sides fight their corners

Negotiations come as UK Brexit transition period is set to end on December 31.

UK braces for wintry December weather amid snow and ice warnings

UK braces for wintry December weather amid snow and ice warnings

Large parts of Scotland and areas of northern England are predicted to see snow and icy conditions which could cause travel disruptions.

Pat Finucane case sparks accusations of ‘double standards’ for victims

Pat Finucane case sparks accusations of ‘double standards’ for victims

Concerns are raised in the House of Lords over ‘a hierarchy of victimhood’.

Charles and Camilla tour reopened National Gallery

Charles and Camilla tour reopened National Gallery

The gallery is open to the public again after having to close due to the second lockdown.

Tesco and Morrisons to hand over millions of pounds from business rate holiday

Tesco and Morrisons to hand over millions of pounds from business rate holiday

Tesco chairman John Allan said the board ‘are conscious of our responsibilities to society’

Who will get the Covid-19 vaccine first? Key questions answered

Who will get the Covid-19 vaccine first? Key questions answered

The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech.

Take Covid-19 vaccine if you want social distancing to end, urges Prof Van-Tam

Take Covid-19 vaccine if you want social distancing to end, urges Prof Van-Tam

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam also warned that it would not be enough to rely on other people getting vaccinated.

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