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Businesses voice concerns about leaving EU with no trade deal, study suggests

Businesses voice concerns about leaving EU with no trade deal, study suggests

Most firms have neither the time nor resources to prepare for a non-negotiated EU exit, says CBI.

Animal charity sends weight warning after cat tips scales at 24lb

Animal charity sends weight warning after cat tips scales at 24lb

Dixie is on a special diet and exercise regime to help her reach a healthier weight.

Giant post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ would be ‘bad news’ for UK business, Labour says

Giant post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ would be ‘bad news’ for UK business, Labour says

Labour Brexit spokeswoman Rachel Reeves spoke to the PA news agency outside a 27-acre site near Ashford which was recently acquired by the Government.

2019 saw series of temperature records as climate change has ‘increasing impact’

2019 saw series of temperature records as climate change has ‘increasing impact’

Met Office publishes the latest State of the UK Climate report for 2019.

Full evacuation of fire-hit student housing block saved many lives, report finds

Full evacuation of fire-hit student housing block saved many lives, report finds

A huge fire engulfed The Cube in Bolton, Greater Manchester, in November last year.

China’s ambassador to the UK says rows have ‘seriously poisoned’ relations

China’s ambassador to the UK says rows have ‘seriously poisoned’ relations

Liu Xiaoming said the UK-China relationship was at a critical juncture.

Rape convictions fall by a quarter to record low

Rape convictions fall by a quarter to record low

The Crown Prosecution Service has unveiled a five-year plan to improve the rate.

Tui to close 166 high street stores after ‘changes in customer behaviour’

Tui to close 166 high street stores after ‘changes in customer behaviour’

Nearly one in three of its shops in the UK and the Republic of Ireland will close.

Sunak warned he has 24 hours to avoid ‘historic mistake’ on furlough scheme

Sunak warned he has 24 hours to avoid ‘historic mistake’ on furlough scheme

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said withdrawal of the scheme risks a ‘python-like squeeze on jobs’.

McDonald’s restaurant closed after five staff test positive for Covid-19

McDonald’s restaurant closed after five staff test positive for Covid-19

The branch is in the heart of Sandwell in the West Midlands, where there has been a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

Tory peer accepts ‘substantial’ damages over defamatory article

Tory peer accepts ‘substantial’ damages over defamatory article

Lord Sheikh sued Association Newspapers Ltd over an article in August 2018.

Nicola Sturgeon ranked fifth in list of world’s most eloquent leaders

Nicola Sturgeon ranked fifth in list of world’s most eloquent leaders

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took top spot among experts from the Development Academy wing of Acuity Training.

England had highest excess deaths across Europe in first half of 2020 – ONS

England had highest excess deaths across Europe in first half of 2020 – ONS

The country experienced the longest continuous period of excess deaths as well as the highest levels, a comparison of 23 European countries found.

Teenager admits firing rocket at Liver Building during league title celebrations

Teenager admits firing rocket at Liver Building during league title celebrations

Matthew Egglesden, 19, pleaded guilty to arson intending to destroy or damage the building.

Pendragon to slash 1,800 jobs and shut 15 car dealerships

Pendragon to slash 1,800 jobs and shut 15 car dealerships

The Evans Halshaw and Stratstone owner said it will close its loss-making sites as part of efforts to cut costs.

Airbus subsidiary charged with corruption over Saudi Arabia contracts

Airbus subsidiary charged with corruption over Saudi Arabia contracts

The Serious Fraud Office began a probe into GPT Special Project Managemene over claims it paid £14 million in bribes to win deals.

More than 4,000 extra police officers hired in recruitment drive

More than 4,000 extra police officers hired in recruitment drive

Figures were published by the Home Office on Thursday.

Man’s month-long half-marathon charity challenge inspired by leukaemia patient

Man’s month-long half-marathon charity challenge inspired by leukaemia patient

Tom Cotterill is raising money for the cancer and leukaemia ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital by running 31 half marathons.

AstraZeneca boosted by strong drugs sales during lockdown

AstraZeneca boosted by strong drugs sales during lockdown

It told investors on Thursday that sales jumped by 14% to 12.6 billion US dollars (£9.73 billion) in the first half after a strong end to the period.

Chancellor urged to protect jobs of workers shielding from Covid-19

Chancellor urged to protect jobs of workers shielding from Covid-19

A coalition of charities warn clinically vulnerable people will be forced to choose between their health and their job.

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