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H&M to close 250 stores globally as shoppers move online

H&M to close 250 stores globally as shoppers move online

The world’s second largest clothing retailer said that around a quarter of its 5,000 stores are able to renegotiate or exit contracts next year.

Merseyside set for new restrictions as study suggests measures are working

Merseyside set for new restrictions as study suggests measures are working

Research shows controls imposed in the North East of England may be slowing the spread of coronavirus.

Jeremy Corbyn ‘broke coronavirus rule of six at dinner party’

Jeremy Corbyn ‘broke coronavirus rule of six at dinner party’

New laws prohibiting social gatherings of more than six people came into effect on September 14.

UK’s first all-electric emergency ambulance launched to cut carbon emissions

UK’s first all-electric emergency ambulance launched to cut carbon emissions

The ambulance has a top speed of 75mph and a range of 105-110 miles.

Consultation launched on new powers to ensure small businesses are paid on time

Consultation launched on new powers to ensure small businesses are paid on time

A minister said £23.4 billion worth of late invoices are owed to small firms across Britain.

7,000 migrants arrive in UK in 2020 aboard hundreds of boats

7,000 migrants arrive in UK in 2020 aboard hundreds of boats

Wednesday marked the 100th separate day when people have arrived in small boats this year, according to analysis by the PA news agency.

Restrictions in the north of England ‘may be working’, study expert says

Restrictions in the north of England ‘may be working’, study expert says

The React study estimates around one in 200 people were infected with coronavirus across England as of September 26.

Halfords to beat profit targets after cycling and staycation boost continues

Halfords to beat profit targets after cycling and staycation boost continues

The firm said it now expects to post pre-tax profits above £55 million for the first half of the current financial year.

Boats used in bid to herd whale pod back out to sea before military exercise

Boats used in bid to herd whale pod back out to sea before military exercise

Rescuers will attempt to shepherd the animals out of Loch Long amid concern they could be harmed.

What are the new restrictions for North Wales?

What are the new restrictions for North Wales?

Extra restrictions will be in place for the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Wrexham from 6pm on Thursday.

Study finds black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death

Study finds black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death

The independent report found black people were 1.9 times more likely to die from Covid-19 than white people.

What the papers say – October 1

What the papers say – October 1

The latest machinations behind the Government’s coronavirus restrictions lead today’s papers.

Astronomers find galaxies trapped in web of supermassive black hole

Astronomers find galaxies trapped in web of supermassive black hole

The finding helps to understand how supermassive black holes formed and grew to their enormous sizes so quickly, researchers say.

Man to run 25th London Marathon in a row after battling Covid-19 and leg injury

Man to run 25th London Marathon in a row after battling Covid-19 and leg injury

Simon Gallo has been wearing flip-flops since March but is hoping to complete the virtual marathon in six-and-a-half hours.

Ex-teacher faces life in prison after murdering wife and man

Ex-teacher faces life in prison after murdering wife and man

The 40-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of murder at a previous hearing on July 6.

Around 2,500 new alien species predicted to arrive in Europe by 2050 – experts

Around 2,500 new alien species predicted to arrive in Europe by 2050 – experts

The number of non-native species is expected to increase globally by 36% by mid century, according to researchers.

Asylum processing centres could be placed on disused ferries, reports say

Asylum processing centres could be placed on disused ferries, reports say

Other new centres could also be set-up as far away as Papua New Guinea, it has been claimed.

Prime Minister ‘will not hesitate’ to impose stricter Covid-19 restrictions

Prime Minister ‘will not hesitate’ to impose stricter Covid-19 restrictions

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said there was a ‘long winter ahead of us’.

Charles chooses favourite Wordsworth lines to mark National Poetry Day

Charles chooses favourite Wordsworth lines to mark National Poetry Day

The annual event will also feature Welsh singer Cerys Matthews, poet laureate Simon Armitage and author Margaret Atwood.

Boris Johnson’s father pictured shopping without face covering

Boris Johnson’s father pictured shopping without face covering

It emerged after the Prime Minister warned of ‘considerable’ fines to rulebreakers.

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