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Casino giant Caesars tables £2.9bn bid to buy William Hill

Casino giant Caesars tables £2.9bn bid to buy William Hill

Last week, William Hill told investors it had received takeover approaches from Caesars and private equity giant Apollo.

Aldi to open 100 stores by end of next year with £1.3bn investment

Aldi to open 100 stores by end of next year with £1.3bn investment

The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan.

Ruling expected in Uber’s appeal against TfL decision

Ruling expected in Uber’s appeal against TfL decision

TfL rejected Uber’s application for a new London licence in November 2019.

What the papers say – September 28

What the papers say – September 28

The latest measures to combat coronavirus lead many papers.

‘Super-enzyme’ that eats plastic ‘significant leap forward’ in pollution crisis

‘Super-enzyme’ that eats plastic ‘significant leap forward’ in pollution crisis

The enhanced protein is made up of two enzymes produced by a type of bacteria that feeds on plastic bottles.

New fines and restrictions come into force across parts of the UK

New fines and restrictions come into force across parts of the UK

Serious or repeat rule breaches could result in fines of up to £10,000.

Man quizzed in officer murder probe as shooting suspect remains critically ill

Man quizzed in officer murder probe as shooting suspect remains critically ill

Tributes flowed in for Sergeant Matt Ratana who died on Friday.

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Sergeant Richard Lovelock said that although the gesture was ‘daft’, it was inspired by a ‘touching moment’ that helped the team cope with the loss.

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Sergeant Richard Lovelock said that although the gesture was ‘daft’, it was inspired by a ‘touching moment’ that helped the team cope with the loss.

Taoiseach: I’m not optimistic UK will strike post-Brexit trade deal

Taoiseach: I’m not optimistic UK will strike post-Brexit trade deal

The ninth round of trade deal negotiations between the UK and EU will begin on Tuesday in Brussels, but the time left to reach a deal is dwindling.

Lib Dems resolve to back UK rejoining EU at ‘future date’ with public approval

Lib Dems resolve to back UK rejoining EU at ‘future date’ with public approval

The Lib Dems campaigned in the 2019 general election to stop Brexit without a second referendum.

Tony Blair: Use rapid antigen testing to boost capacity by 300,000

Tony Blair: Use rapid antigen testing to boost capacity by 300,000

He said the rapid tests, which can provide a result within around 15 minutes, were already available.

Scots students can return home on long-term basis

Scots students can return home on long-term basis

The updated guidance also tells students it is an offence to visit another household without a reasonable excuse.

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government will ‘not hesitate’ to introduce further measures if case numbers continue to rise.

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

A university boss said students could not be prevented from leaving their accommodation but that they were expected to self-isolate.

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted it had been a ‘massive challenge’ to meet demand earlier in the pandemic.

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Simon Beck uses sand and snow to create intricate geometrical artworks.

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

The British Beer and Pub Association said there should be more flexibility on closing times to allow customers to stagger their exits.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

QR codes allow contact tracers to reach multiple people if an outbreak is identified in a venue.

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