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Uber will be closely monitored after licence appeal win, says Mayor of London

Uber will be closely monitored after licence appeal win, says Mayor of London

The ride-hailing app’s win on Monday has been met with disappointment from rival taxi firms.

Martin believes Irish travel restrictions will run into 2021

Martin believes Irish travel restrictions will run into 2021

Arrivals into Ireland from Britain currently face a 14-day period of self-isolation.

Dog immersed in sea foam rescued by helicopter after getting stuck on ledge

Dog immersed in sea foam rescued by helicopter after getting stuck on ledge

The animal and the two people who had tried to rescue it were taken to safety.

Greenpeace vows to continue building boulder protection of marine reserve

Greenpeace vows to continue building boulder protection of marine reserve

The environmental group says the Government has made no tangible commitments to properly protect Dogger Bank in the North Sea.

MP Claudia Webbe charged with harassment

MP Claudia Webbe charged with harassment

The 55-year-old Leicester East MP is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in November to face one count of harassment.

William calls for urgent action on climate change in new documentary

William calls for urgent action on climate change in new documentary

The Duke of Cambridge was filmed for two years for the ITV film Prince William: A Planet For Us All.

Beatrice reveals her wedding was ‘so much fun’

Beatrice reveals her wedding was ‘so much fun’

The princess married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private, low-key ceremony in July.

Manchester Metropolitan University self-isolating students to get compensation

Manchester Metropolitan University self-isolating students to get compensation

Students will also receive a care package, the university’s vice-chancellor said.

Uncertainty means Sunak’s multi-year spending review must be scrapped, IFS says

Uncertainty means Sunak’s multi-year spending review must be scrapped, IFS says

The think tank says, with the impact from Covid-19 and Brexit changing rapidly, any medium-term forecasts for recovery will be redundant.

‘Dating site technology’ to help heart failure patients find clinical trials

‘Dating site technology’ to help heart failure patients find clinical trials

The scheme will allow patients to see which trials suit their needs and requirements.

Two £1m Lotto prizes won on tickets bought in same town claimed

Two £1m Lotto prizes won on tickets bought in same town claimed

The tickets were bought in Oldham, Greater Manchester, and won in the draw on August 8.

Curfew chaos should have been foreseen, say scientists

Curfew chaos should have been foreseen, say scientists

The new 10pm closing time came into force in England on Thursday in an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus infections.

Court gives green light for Uber to operate in London

Court gives green light for Uber to operate in London

A group representing black cab drivers condemned the decision by a judge who said Uber had ‘historical failings’.

Pizza Hut secures landlord CVA agreement to avoid collapse

Pizza Hut secures landlord CVA agreement to avoid collapse

The deal will see 5,000 jobs saved, but 29 restaurants will close.

Police pioneer surf therapy to help emergency staff combat mental health issues

Police pioneer surf therapy to help emergency staff combat mental health issues

A research team at Exeter University found improvement among most of those taking part in an initial trial of the scheme.

Brexit talks enter another week of high drama

Brexit talks enter another week of high drama

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has talks in Brussels ahead of a ninth round of trade negotiations.

Children younger than 12 should be exempt from ‘rule of six’, report says

Children younger than 12 should be exempt from ‘rule of six’, report says

Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield claimed children have been disproportionately impacted by coronavirus restrictions.

Sale of alcohol in Parliament after 10pm curfew to be ended amid criticism

Sale of alcohol in Parliament after 10pm curfew to be ended amid criticism

The strict deadline for England’s hostelries has been criticised by businesses.

Barclays online banking crashes for some customers

Barclays online banking crashes for some customers

The bank said that only “a small number” of customers had been affected.

Weaning babies on Weetabix may prevent wheat allergies, study suggests

Weaning babies on Weetabix may prevent wheat allergies, study suggests

Scientists found that weaning babies early may help prevent coeliac disease.

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