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Sunak pledges billions to support firms and workers hit by coronavirus restrictions

Sunak pledges billions to support firms and workers hit by coronavirus restrictions

The Chancellor said he hoped the support would help the country in ‘pulling together’ over the coming months.

Scottish pupils ranked fourth in global issues study involving 27 nations

Scottish pupils ranked fourth in global issues study involving 27 nations

Youngsters were also found to be more empathetic towards immigrants than young people elsewhere around the world.

iPhone launch at Apple stores will ‘feel different’ because of coronavirus

iPhone launch at Apple stores will ‘feel different’ because of coronavirus

The tech giant’s head of retail and people said the phone maker is ready to welcome customers in different ways this year because of the pandemic.

School offers £15 to families of free meals pupils to help over holidays

School offers £15 to families of free meals pupils to help over holidays

School head Marianne Allan said it was the right thing to do after MPs voted against a measure on Thursday night.

Aerospace slump hitting manufacturing although signs of growth elsewhere – CBI

Aerospace slump hitting manufacturing although signs of growth elsewhere – CBI

The latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Industrial Trends Survey showed volumes continue to fall but orders are flat overall.

Legislation brought forward to fine lorry drivers who enter Kent without permit

Legislation brought forward to fine lorry drivers who enter Kent without permit

The Department for Transport said the move will help reduce the risk of disruption after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31.

Zero alcohol Guinness launched after four-year development process

Zero alcohol Guinness launched after four-year development process

The Irish brewer insists taste has not been compromised in its alcohol-free black stuff.

Boris Becker accused of failing to hand over Wimbledon trophies to settle debts

Boris Becker accused of failing to hand over Wimbledon trophies to settle debts

The former tennis ace appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London on Thursday over a series of criminal charges relating to his bankruptcy.

Companies borrow another £4.6 billion in Covid-19 relief

Companies borrow another £4.6 billion in Covid-19 relief

The money has gone to more than 80,000 borrowers.

Ministers accused of ‘drawing political fire’ at those who speak out

Ministers accused of ‘drawing political fire’ at those who speak out

Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon suggested that the Government had gone from the poll tax to the polling day tax.

Shapps outlines cost of propping up public transport during Covid-19 pandemic

Shapps outlines cost of propping up public transport during Covid-19 pandemic

The Transport Secretary also announced extra cash for tram services in the north of England.

One in 10 asked to work by bosses while furloughed

One in 10 asked to work by bosses while furloughed

The National Audit Office said HM Revenue and Customs should have allowed staff to find out whether their employer was taking furlough cash.

Nearly half of police custody deaths followed restraint – report

Nearly half of police custody deaths followed restraint – report

Mental health problems and incidents linked to drink and drugs were common factors among many of those who died, the report said.

Hospital staff tackling second wave of Covid-19 ‘disheartened’ by rule-breakers

Hospital staff tackling second wave of Covid-19 ‘disheartened’ by rule-breakers

Whiston Hospital’s ward manager said the virus had ‘come back and hit us with a vengeance’.

William: We must ‘stop talking’ and act over climate change

William: We must ‘stop talking’ and act over climate change

The Duke of Cambridge made the comments on the Outrage + Optimism podcast, which has featured guests like climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Second wave ‘significantly complicated’ by need to continue surgery

Second wave ‘significantly complicated’ by need to continue surgery

A medical director said he was determined to keep operating theatres open.

In pictures: Ballet dancers back on stage to entertain audiences

In pictures: Ballet dancers back on stage to entertain audiences

The Northern Ballet company performed excerpts from a number of classics at the Leeds Playhouse.

Welsh Government announces nationalisation of rail service

Welsh Government announces nationalisation of rail service

Transport minister Ken Skates said the Welsh Government had to step in after coronavirus ‘significantly impacted passenger revenues’.

Viagogo faces forced sale of StubHub after competition probe

Viagogo faces forced sale of StubHub after competition probe

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally ruled the merger could lead to higher fees for fans and lower quality services.

MP told she should repay £1,140 for misuse of Commons stationery

MP told she should repay £1,140 for misuse of Commons stationery

Shadow health minister Rosena Allin-Khan was found to have breached House rules on the use of prepaid stationery for political material.

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