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Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion

Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion

Covert personnel or those in sensitive roles are to be given more detailed guidance from the National Police Chiefs’ Council in the coming days.

Cabinet minister Sharma criticises ‘gotcha’ questions about coronavirus rules

Cabinet minister Sharma criticises ‘gotcha’ questions about coronavirus rules

Business Secretary Alok Sharma hit out at ‘quiz show’ questioning about the rules put in place by his Government.

Morrisons creates 1,000 new jobs to expand Amazon Prime service

Morrisons creates 1,000 new jobs to expand Amazon Prime service

The supermarket said the roles will be to pick and pack for customers ordering food on the online giant’s platform.

People drank more and smoked less in lockdown, research finds

People drank more and smoked less in lockdown, research finds

The study also found that psychological distress increased in lockdown.

William Hill agrees £2.9bn takeover deal with casino giant Caesars

William Hill agrees £2.9bn takeover deal with casino giant Caesars

The acquisition values William Hill at 272p per share, which it said represents a 25% premium on the company’s closing price on Thursday.

‘Loser’ fantasy football manager becomes human trophy in creative forfeit

‘Loser’ fantasy football manager becomes human trophy in creative forfeit

Chris Talbot stood for hours on a plinth which read ‘Loser Fantasy Football 2019/20’.

Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs worldwide

Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs worldwide

The oil giant said it will enforce the cuts by the end of 2022.

UK worst hit major economy despite less severe second-quarter contraction

UK worst hit major economy despite less severe second-quarter contraction

The ONS now estimates the UK economy contracted by 19.8% in the second quarter.

UK car makers ‘to face higher export tariffs as EC rejects components request’

UK car makers ‘to face higher export tariffs as EC rejects components request’

The European Commission reportedly rejected proposals for components from Japan and Turkey used on UK car production lines to be considered British.

Betting companies to monitor high-spending ‘VIP’ gamblers under new rules

Betting companies to monitor high-spending ‘VIP’ gamblers under new rules

The Gambling Commission has introduced new guidance for companies.

NZ Rugby pays tribute to murdered police Sergeant Matt Ratana

NZ Rugby pays tribute to murdered police Sergeant Matt Ratana

In a statement on Twitter, New Zealand Rugby said their thoughts were with Sgt Ratana’s family and friends.

What the papers say – September 30

What the papers say – September 30

The PM’s apology over confusing lockdown rules leads today’s front pages.

Downing Street hits 100th coronavirus press conference

Downing Street hits 100th coronavirus press conference

The Prime Minister will be back at the podium later today.

Johnson’s Brexit bill clears Commons as Theresa May stays away

Johnson’s Brexit bill clears Commons as Theresa May stays away

The former prime minister is among 21 Conservative MPs who did not vote for the UK Internal Market Bill at third reading.

I feel ‘liberated from all these opinions’ – Meghan hits back at critics

I feel ‘liberated from all these opinions’ – Meghan hits back at critics

The Duchess of Sussex quoted artist Georgia O’Keeffe at the Fortune Most Powerful Women virtual summit on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson to brief nation as coronavirus cases climb

Boris Johnson to brief nation as coronavirus cases climb

It comes amid reports a final decision is imminent on whether Merseyside will join the North East with tougher lockdown measures.

Johnson facing growing revolt over coronavirus rules

Johnson facing growing revolt over coronavirus rules

Tory backbenchers are demanding Parliament has greater say over the imposition of new restrictions on people’s lives.

Patel wanted to send migrants to remote Atlantic island, according to report

Patel wanted to send migrants to remote Atlantic island, according to report

The Home Secretary is said to have asked officials to look at plans for an asylum processing centre on Ascension Island.

10,000 hand-painted birds to mark lockdown at historic mansion

10,000 hand-painted birds to mark lockdown at historic mansion

Thousands of members of the public contributed to the art installation at Wentworth Woodhouse, in South Yorkshire.

Detectives offer £20,000 reward for information on children abducted by father

Detectives offer £20,000 reward for information on children abducted by father

Metropolitan Police officers are also searching for a new man in connection with the incident.

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