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Morrisons hit by £155m in Covid costs as grocery sales surge

Morrisons hit by £155m in Covid costs as grocery sales surge

The Bradford-based retailer said pre-tax profits slipped by 25.3% to £148 million in the six months to August 2 as a result.

Interim report into Stonehaven rail crash published

Interim report into Stonehaven rail crash published

The document assesses the management of thousands of miles of sloped ground beside railway tracks and sets out plans to reduce the risk of landslips.

British Airways owner to cut flights due to quarantine rules

British Airways owner to cut flights due to quarantine rules

IAG expects it will take until at least 2023 for passenger demand to recover to 2019 levels.

Hope for cancer patients as radiotherapy services resume pre-pandemic activity

Hope for cancer patients as radiotherapy services resume pre-pandemic activity

Concerns had previously been raised about dips in the number of radiotherapy treatments conducted earlier this year.

Former nurse Joan, 101, prepares for final lap of park to raise funds for NHS

Former nurse Joan, 101, prepares for final lap of park to raise funds for NHS

‘The only way I can help is by walking, like Sir Tom, I hope it makes a difference’.

Universities announce testing plans ahead of student return

Universities announce testing plans ahead of student return

Boris Johnson has urged universities not to send students home if there is a Covid outbreak.

What the papers say – September 10

What the papers say – September 10

The threat posed by Covid-19 to Christmas features on most of Thursday’s front pages.

Crunch Brexit talks as Pelosi warns no US deal if UK ‘imperils’ NI peace process

Crunch Brexit talks as Pelosi warns no US deal if UK ‘imperils’ NI peace process

The Prime Minister unveiled proposed legislation to alter key elements of the Brexit deal.

Mass testing plans could cost up to £100 billion – reports

Mass testing plans could cost up to £100 billion – reports

The deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, said the success of Moonshot would depend on how it is handled.

Operation Moonshot could cost £100bn, according to reports

Operation Moonshot could cost £100bn, according to reports

It would see millions of tests carried out daily.

No post Brexit deal with US if Johnson ‘imperils’ NI peace process – Pelosi

No post Brexit deal with US if Johnson ‘imperils’ NI peace process – Pelosi

The comments come after the PM caught the EU by surprise by unveiling plans to override key elements of the Brexit deal with the EU regarding NI.

Experts raise concerns over negative test results in Operation Moonshot

Experts raise concerns over negative test results in Operation Moonshot

Boris Johnson set out plans for millions of tests to be carried out everyday.

Heathrow boss urges Government to fast-track speedy Covid-19 test

Heathrow boss urges Government to fast-track speedy Covid-19 test

It comes after the Prime Minister announced plans for mass testing under so-called Operation Moonshot.

RNLI volunteer honoured for 40 years of service with mural looking out to sea

RNLI volunteer honoured for 40 years of service with mural looking out to sea

Mike Jones has volunteered since 1980 at the RNLI in New Brighton on the Wirral.

Government blocks Labour bid for full disclosure of exams fiasco documents

Government blocks Labour bid for full disclosure of exams fiasco documents

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told MPs he would aim to release ‘wherever is possible’ information requested by a committee of MPs.

How the Government’s slogans have changed throughout the pandemic

How the Government’s slogans have changed throughout the pandemic

Boris Johnson admitted that over time the rules have been ‘complicated and confusing’ for the public.

Mother in tears after being denied Covid test following 90-minute journey

Mother in tears after being denied Covid test following 90-minute journey

Kirstie Penman said: “At that point I just started crying, upset because it’s a long journey for a test.”

Grenfell victims accuse MP of ‘meaningless platitudes’

Grenfell victims accuse MP of ‘meaningless platitudes’

Felicity Buchan voted against an opposition amendment.

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

Max Hill QC’s conclusion directly contradicts what the Foreign Secretary told Parliament on October 21.

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

The proposals come as the current testing programme faced considerable criticism for struggling to meet demand.

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