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Beavertown opens ‘London’s largest brewery’ with 150 new jobs

Beavertown opens ‘London’s largest brewery’ with 150 new jobs

The brewery has been funded using a £40 million minority investment in the business by Heineken in 2018.

Ministers ‘still have questions to answer despite Ofqual chief’s resignation’

Ministers ‘still have questions to answer despite Ofqual chief’s resignation’

Sally Collier will be replaced by her predecessor Dame Glenys Stacey, the exams regulator said.

Woman in Nottingham was first to contract coronavirus in UK, researchers believe

Woman in Nottingham was first to contract coronavirus in UK, researchers believe

The 75-year-old, who died after falling ill, provided a sample on February 21 which later tested positive.

Potential ‘surge’ in asthma attacks when schools return – charity

Potential ‘surge’ in asthma attacks when schools return – charity

Asthma UK has called on parents to prepare children with asthma for the school return.

Johnson dismisses rumours he will quit due to ill health as absolute nonsense

Johnson dismisses rumours he will quit due to ill health as absolute nonsense

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was seriously ill with coronavirus in April, said he was feeling better.

What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?

What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?

The Department for Education has announced that pupils in some English secondary schools will be required to wear masks.

Highest ever gusts of wind recorded in August as Storm Francis lashes UK

Highest ever gusts of wind recorded in August as Storm Francis lashes UK

An amber weather warning is in place until Tuesday night.

Virgin Atlantic reaches ‘significant milestone’ in securing future

Virgin Atlantic reaches ‘significant milestone’ in securing future

A vote by creditors was a key part of a court-sanctioned process being used by the airline to implement the deal.

If he can’t wear one he’s not going back: Parents join row over masks at schools

If he can’t wear one he’s not going back: Parents join row over masks at schools

Debra Kidd says her son Sam, 13, has been told he will have to remove his mask at school.

Rail services to be increased from September 7

Rail services to be increased from September 7

Services across Britain will be increased to around 90% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, the Rail Delivery Group said.

Advisory groups set up to help inform UK post-Brexit trade talks

Advisory groups set up to help inform UK post-Brexit trade talks

International Development Secretary Liz Truss said it is about bringing business closer to the negotiating table.

Five patients on NI cancer ward test positive for Covid-19

Five patients on NI cancer ward test positive for Covid-19

It is the second cluster of infections at Craigavon Area Hospital in Co Armagh.

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan publishes report on Ireland trip

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan publishes report on Ireland trip

He provided the details to European Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen.

Town ‘like a disaster zone’ after river bursts its banks in NI

Town ‘like a disaster zone’ after river bursts its banks in NI

A resident said the sea looked ‘angry’ as public representatives said the area in Co Down looked like a disaster zone.

More than 64 million meals claimed through Eat Out to Help Out scheme

More than 64 million meals claimed through Eat Out to Help Out scheme

The Treasury said this represents a continued ‘upward trend’ in dining, after 10.5 million meals were claimed in the scheme’s first week.

Network Rail launches two task forces after Stonehaven crash

Network Rail launches two task forces after Stonehaven crash

They will consider the impact of heavy rainfall on the railway and the management of cuttings and embankments.

Johnson hints at U-turn amid reports of change in school face covering advice

Johnson hints at U-turn amid reports of change in school face covering advice

It follows growing pressure on ministers to review the guidance from teaching unions.

Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam results U-turn

Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam results U-turn

Her predecessor Dame Glenys Stacey will be acting chief regulator until December.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Tens of thousands of redundancies have been announced at big UK employers.

Inactivity grows among Britons – study

Inactivity grows among Britons – study

Sedentary behaviours are on the rise, especially for men, figures show.

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