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More than one million self-employed left out by Chancellor’s winter plan

More than one million self-employed left out by Chancellor’s winter plan

The plan does nothing to plug the holes in the last support scheme for the self-employed, according to a professional body.

Oxford to Marylebone train ‘most overcrowded’ in England and Wales

Oxford to Marylebone train ‘most overcrowded’ in England and Wales

There were nearly twice as many standard class passengers as the registered capacity on the Chiltern Railways train last autumn, new figures show.

Whisky collected by man who did not like the drink to be auctioned for £3.9m

Whisky collected by man who did not like the drink to be auctioned for £3.9m

The collection includes 9,000 bottles and took 15 years to accumulate.

Childcare crisis likely to ‘worsen’ when furlough scheme ends – report

Childcare crisis likely to ‘worsen’ when furlough scheme ends – report

Government must give more support to the sector to avoid the closure of early years providers, a think tank says.

What is the job support scheme, who can take part and when does it start?

What is the job support scheme, who can take part and when does it start?

The job support scheme aims to help protect viable jobs, under Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new support measures.

No 10 distances itself from Defence Secretary’s ‘illegal wars’ remark

No 10 distances itself from Defence Secretary’s ‘illegal wars’ remark

Downing Street said Ben Wallace had expressed a ‘personal view’ when he accused the last Labour government of carrying out unlawful military action.

Debt: How much has the UK borrowed during pandemic?

Debt: How much has the UK borrowed during pandemic?

Debt levels have reached their highest point in relation to GDP since the 1960s.

International students demand justice over English language test allegations

International students demand justice over English language test allegations

Students have delivered a letter to the Prime Minister demanding ‘their futures back’, after many were wrongfully accused of cheating.

Teacher who alleged cheating at primary school ‘endured months of hell’

Teacher who alleged cheating at primary school ‘endured months of hell’

Donna-Maria Thomas raised concerns about ‘overgrading’ and said pupils were being told what to write.

Raab orders preparation of sanctions against human rights abusers in Belarus

Raab orders preparation of sanctions against human rights abusers in Belarus

Thousands of people have taken part in more than six weeks of rallies against Alexander Lukashenko’s regime.

Theatre turns empty chairs into artwork as it laments missing audiences

Theatre turns empty chairs into artwork as it laments missing audiences

Take A Seat at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh is animated with light and sound.

NI Protocol must be implemented in full and in good faith – Coveney

NI Protocol must be implemented in full and in good faith – Coveney

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister held talks with the leaders of the four main pro-EU Stormont parties.

Landmine detection rat awarded gold medal for ‘lifesaving bravery’

Landmine detection rat awarded gold medal for ‘lifesaving bravery’

Magawa, who works for a charity in Cambodia, has cleared more than 20 football pitches worth of land.

Northern Ireland’s Rembrandt etchings feature in post-lockdown exhibition

Northern Ireland’s Rembrandt etchings feature in post-lockdown exhibition

It is the first new exhibition to go on display at the Ulster Museum since it reopened in July following lockdown.

Revenge porn ‘completely destroys lives’ – Love Island star calls for law change

Revenge porn ‘completely destroys lives’ – Love Island star calls for law change

Zara McDermott joined campaign group Refuge outside Parliament to push for changes in the law regarding the threat of sharing intimate images.

Backlog of crime cases in magistrates’ courts highest on record

Backlog of crime cases in magistrates’ courts highest on record

The number of trials in magistrates’ courts fell by 94% to ‘historical lows’ at the end of June.

Companies given four more years to pay off emergency Covid loans

Companies given four more years to pay off emergency Covid loans

A new Government-backed loan scheme will be launched in January, the Chancellor said.

Key figures from the royal accounts

Key figures from the royal accounts

Buckingham Palace and Clarence House have published their annual financial reports for 2019-2020.

Quiz for prospective jurors on ‘beliefs’ at inquest into murders of gay men

Quiz for prospective jurors on ‘beliefs’ at inquest into murders of gay men

The four men were the victims of serial killer Stephen Port.

Denmark and Slovakia among countries at risk of England quarantine measures

Denmark and Slovakia among countries at risk of England quarantine measures

Denmark is currently recording a seven-day rate of 65.2 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people.

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