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GB businesses ‘considering pulling out of NI due to protocol’

GB businesses ‘considering pulling out of NI due to protocol’

Tens of thousands of pounds could be added to the cost of a lorry load of supermarket goods, Edwin Poots warned.

UK misses deadline for replying to EU legal notice on controversial Brexit Bill

UK misses deadline for replying to EU legal notice on controversial Brexit Bill

Ministers have admitted that the Internal Market Bill, which would override key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement, violates international law.

Amazon Original series The Rig to be filmed at new Scottish studio

Amazon Original series The Rig to be filmed at new Scottish studio

The thriller will be shot exclusively in Scotland, on an oil rig and at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh.

Guidance published for Remembrance Sunday events ahead of second lockdown

Guidance published for Remembrance Sunday events ahead of second lockdown

Events to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday should be short and focussed on wreath-laying, according to the guidelines.

Millions flock to get flu jab

Millions flock to get flu jab

Almost 10 million people in England have already received their vaccinations – 2.5 million more than at the same point last year.

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

The Bank of England is set to slash economic forecasts but keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%.

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Correspondence between the former first minister’s legal team and Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans over several months has been released.

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

Comedy stars paid tribute to the Whose Line Is It Anyway? regular.

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

The Wales manager was arrested and bailed over an alleged row with Kate Greville, according to reports.

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

The Prime Minister attempted to instil some hope ahead of England’s second lockdown.

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Andrew Lee Pearson, 45, of Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, denies murdering his ex-girlfriend Natalie Harker in a woodland hideout.

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Lord Justice Stuart-Smith said the jail term was ‘fully justified’ on the facts of the case.

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

He was known for regular appearances on shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Have I Got News For You, as well as his work on Spitting Image.

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Scotland’s First Minister said she has yet to receive confirmation the scheme can be continued beyond December 2 in devolved nations if necessary.

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

The retailer worked with former Paralympic skier John Dickinson-Lilly on developing the training to avoid future refusals.

‘Extremely loud’ crash as multimillion-pound homes collapse in west London

‘Extremely loud’ crash as multimillion-pound homes collapse in west London

The properties, on Durham Place in Chelsea, had been undergoing renovation work.

Four ex-police officers could face charges over Stephen Lawrence investigation

Four ex-police officers could face charges over Stephen Lawrence investigation

Stephen was killed in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Chris Smith was reported missing last Tuesday after failing to return from a planned run.

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

Families are acting as the ‘canary in the mine’ to raise the alarm around shortcomings in care, James Titcombe said.

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

A transition to full online lessons during new restrictions could jeopardise students’ learning, Michelle Donelan says.

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