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MoD renationalises UK nuclear warhead manufacturing in blow to Serco

MoD renationalises UK nuclear warhead manufacturing in blow to Serco

But the outsourcer is confident for the year ahead, predicting profits will rise 35% compared with last year.

Ocado raises profit target after ‘strong’ start to M&S deal

Ocado raises profit target after ‘strong’ start to M&S deal

The online retailer also confirmed the acquisition of two robotics companies for a total of £222.3 million.

Primark owner to take £375m sales hit from latest Covid closures

Primark owner to take £375m sales hit from latest Covid closures

Owner ABF said around 57% of selling space in its Primark stores will be temporarily closed if Parliament approves a second lockdown.

Boris Johnson pulls out of CBI annual conference appearance

Boris Johnson pulls out of CBI annual conference appearance

The group had said it had been an opportunity for the Prime Minister ‘to make it absolutely clear that he backs business’.

Ryanair records 197 million euro loss and expects higher deficits

Ryanair records 197 million euro loss and expects higher deficits

The pandemic saw 99% of the carrier’s fleet grounded for four months between mid-March and the end of June.

What is the latest with lockdown?

What is the latest with lockdown?

There have been mixed messages from the Government over the duration of the measure.

Whitehall disagreement over lockdown length among differences for second version

Whitehall disagreement over lockdown length among differences for second version

Michael Gove has apparently contradicted Boris Johnson, saying the measure could be extended if infection rates to not significantly fall.

What the papers say – November 2

What the papers say – November 2

The papers are dominated by differing versions of the length of England’s latest lockdown.

Ed Sheeran puts one of his paintings up for charity auction

Ed Sheeran puts one of his paintings up for charity auction

Proceeds from the auction will help GeeWizz to redevelop a playground for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus isolating after Covid-19 contact

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus isolating after Covid-19 contact

The Eritrean, who is a graduate of two UK universities, recently criticised world leaders for undermining scientists during the pandemic.

Boris Johnson to tell MPs there is ‘no alternative’ to national lockdown

Boris Johnson to tell MPs there is ‘no alternative’ to national lockdown

It comes amid confusion over whether the restrictions could be extended beyond December 2, after Michael Gove said they may be needed for longer.

William tested positive for coronavirus in April

William tested positive for coronavirus in April

Kensington Palace did not comment on the claim when contacted on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford and Captain Tom among Pride of Britain winners

Marcus Rashford and Captain Tom among Pride of Britain winners

A special recognition award was given to NHS frontline staff as a result of their efforts during the pandemic.

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party seeks name change

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party seeks name change

The party contested 275 seats and took 2% of votes but did not succeed in electing an MP in the 2019 general election.

Paddy McGuinness breaks ice cream van speed record

Paddy McGuinness breaks ice cream van speed record

The Top Gear presenter managed to reach 80mph in his electric vehicle.

Mark Drakeford to unveil new national coronavirus measures for Wales

Mark Drakeford to unveil new national coronavirus measures for Wales

The First Minister has said Wales’ firebreak lockdown will end on Monday November 9.

UK Treasury ‘denying full furlough whenever needed in Scotland’

UK Treasury ‘denying full furlough whenever needed in Scotland’

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes also criticised the late announcement of the scheme’s extension until December.

Lockdown in the UK: What are the key upcoming dates?

Lockdown in the UK: What are the key upcoming dates?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all imposed different restrictions.

‘Unusually mild’ November weather to be replaced by cooler temperatures

‘Unusually mild’ November weather to be replaced by cooler temperatures

Sunday night could bring the highest minimum temperatures seen in November since 1862.

Postcode checker launched as Scotland’s five-tier restrictions come into effect

Postcode checker launched as Scotland’s five-tier restrictions come into effect

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the Scottish Government will not hesitate to increase the level of protection either locally or nationally.

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