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Economy edges back to growth but recovery ‘lacked vigour’, report shows

Economy edges back to growth but recovery ‘lacked vigour’, report shows

The closely-followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite purchasing managers index (PMI) data shows a reading of 50.7 so far this month.

Jenrick says Government remains committed to housebuilding target

Jenrick says Government remains committed to housebuilding target

The Housing Secretary said the formula to determine where homes should be built is being ‘updated’ following a Tory backlash.

Heathrow Airport wins Supreme Court appeal over third runway decision

Heathrow Airport wins Supreme Court appeal over third runway decision

The airport’s challenge was opposed by environmental charities Friends of the Earth and Plan B Earth

Almost 138,000 people vaccinated against Covid-19 so far – minister

Almost 138,000 people vaccinated against Covid-19 so far – minister

To date, 800,000 doses of the jab are known to be in the country so far.

Covid-19 vaccine uptake data could be published as early as next week

Covid-19 vaccine uptake data could be published as early as next week

Overall, the UK has already ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab – enough to vaccinate 20 million people.

EDF Energy pays out £6 million after UK power market breach

EDF Energy pays out £6 million after UK power market breach

EDF admitted to an ‘inadvertent breach’ of regulations and agreed to pay £6 million into Ofgem’s voluntary redress fund.

EU’s von der Leyen: There is a ‘very narrow’ path to agreement with UK

EU’s von der Leyen: There is a ‘very narrow’ path to agreement with UK

The European Commission president said the coming days will be decisive.

‘Easter can be new Christmas’ as Government cautions over easing of Covid rules

‘Easter can be new Christmas’ as Government cautions over easing of Covid rules

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said the people will have to make a ‘personal judgment’ on large family gatherings.

Airlines investigated for failing to offer refunds

Airlines investigated for failing to offer refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority said some customers have been told to rebook or offered a voucher rather than a refund during the pandemic.

UK inflation slows on back of cheaper clothing and food

UK inflation slows on back of cheaper clothing and food

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation decreased to 0.3% in November, from 0.7% in October.

MI6 failed to reveal ‘serious criminality’ of agent to Government

MI6 failed to reveal ‘serious criminality’ of agent to Government

The revelation comes in the latest annual report from Britain’s intelligence watchdog.

Veteran with terminal cancer cycling 100 miles each month for charity

Veteran with terminal cancer cycling 100 miles each month for charity

Terry Butcher, 61, had 29 years’ service in the RAF.

Latest twist in Heathrow expansion saga

Latest twist in Heathrow expansion saga

Supreme Court judges delivered a crucial ruling on the third runway project on Wednesday.

Ruling due on whether air pollution contributed to death of nine-year-old girl

Ruling due on whether air pollution contributed to death of nine-year-old girl

Ella Kissi-Debrah suffered a fatal asthma attack in February 2013.

Court of Appeal to rule on Pc Andrew Harper killers’ sentences

Court of Appeal to rule on Pc Andrew Harper killers’ sentences

Pc Harper was caught in a strap attached to the back of a car and dragged to his death down a winding country road.

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

Boris Johnson’s battle to ‘save Christmas’ features prominently on the nation’s front pages.

Animals safe despite fire at Drayton Manor

Animals safe despite fire at Drayton Manor

Nearby residents have been warned to keep their doors and windows closed.

Police name mother and daughter found dead in west London

Police name mother and daughter found dead in west London

The pair were pronounced dead at the scene in Old Meadow Lane, Hounslow.

England’s Covid tiers: Who is affected by the latest changes?

England’s Covid tiers: Who is affected by the latest changes?

Here is a rundown of where the new rules apply and how they affect local residents.

Johnson resists calls to scrap Christmas restrictions easing amid Covid warnings

Johnson resists calls to scrap Christmas restrictions easing amid Covid warnings

A UK Government source acknowledged the four UK nations may take differing approaches.

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