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Furlough extension: What does it mean for workers and businesses?

Furlough extension: What does it mean for workers and businesses?

The Government has extended the furlough scheme until the end of October but has asked companies to start funding it from August.

Swan saved after plastic bottle top gets stuck on its beak

Swan saved after plastic bottle top gets stuck on its beak

The Scottish SPCA was notified to a bird in difficulty on a pond in Paisley.

Sewage could be key to tracking second wave of coronavirus

Sewage could be key to tracking second wave of coronavirus

Scientists from around the world are researching how waste water can be used to identify infection levels in local communities.

European Commission and Ryanair weigh in on UK plan to quarantine visitors

European Commission and Ryanair weigh in on UK plan to quarantine visitors

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary branded the move ‘idiotic’, while Europe called for the UK to make further exemptions.

Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

The Gambling Commission said gambling through online poker and virtual sports increased by 38% and 40% respectively in March.

Life on the inside: 10 cooking techniques to master

Life on the inside: 10 cooking techniques to master

From poached eggs to souffles, it’s a great time to improve your kitchen skills.

Schools will struggle to operate smaller classes and social distancing – union

Schools will struggle to operate smaller classes and social distancing – union

The school leaders’ union boss told MPs that they were not consulted on the June 1 date.

Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus

Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus

As the UK gets back to the daily grind, here is the Government’s guidance on commuting safely.

Man faces manslaughter charge nearly a year after Butlin’s bar fight

Man faces manslaughter charge nearly a year after Butlin’s bar fight

Michael Loughlin was taken to hospital after an incident at the popular seaside resort in June 2019.

Sturgeon announces extra £50m to help care sector combat coronavirus

Sturgeon announces extra £50m to help care sector combat coronavirus

The First Minister was speaking at the Scottish Government’s daily briefing in Edinburgh.

Stormont ministers face renewed calls over timeline for leaving lockdown

Stormont ministers face renewed calls over timeline for leaving lockdown

The retail industry welcomed the ‘risk-based and clear’ vision set out by Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

Firms unable to introduce coronavirus safety measures should not reopen – HSE

Firms unable to introduce coronavirus safety measures should not reopen – HSE

The workplace safety regulator has received more than 7,100 coronavirus-related calls from concerned workers.

Puberty can be a ruff time for dogs too – study

Puberty can be a ruff time for dogs too – study

Like humans, dogs are vulnerable while going through adolescence, according to scientists.

Virgin Atlantic announces summer 2021 flights following closure of Gatwick base

Virgin Atlantic announces summer 2021 flights following closure of Gatwick base

The airline will operate flights from Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast to 24 destinations.

People-dodging game aims to show children importance of social distancing

People-dodging game aims to show children importance of social distancing

The game has already been played 10,000 times and creators are looking into making it available on mobile devices next.

Furlough scheme extended until October as virus death toll exceeds 40,000

Furlough scheme extended until October as virus death toll exceeds 40,000

Firms will be expected to start sharing the cost of paying wages from August but the taxpayer will still foot the majority of the bill.

Labour warns US may try to block future trade deal with China

Labour warns US may try to block future trade deal with China

The United States’ recent US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement effectively blocks the parties from negotiating an independent deal with China.

Nandy accuses Foreign Office of ‘clear and repeated failings’ in Harry Dunn case

Nandy accuses Foreign Office of ‘clear and repeated failings’ in Harry Dunn case

The shadow foreign secretary said the decision to allow Anne Sacoolas to leave the UK was a ‘clear violation of legal protocol’.

Retailers suffer record trading fall as food sales stumble

Retailers suffer record trading fall as food sales stumble

The monthly BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for April revealed that total sales plummeted 19.1%.

Downton Abbey rail line in £300,000 fundraising bid to aid lockdown recovery

Downton Abbey rail line in £300,000 fundraising bid to aid lockdown recovery

The steam railway has been dubbed ‘The Line to the Stars’ because of its involvement in so many productions, including Poroit and The Woman In Black.

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