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Manufacturing orders in fastest plunge for almost 40 years

Manufacturing orders in fastest plunge for almost 40 years

But firms said they expect output to begin to recover in the coming months.

Traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

The amount of vehicles on Britain’s roads on Monday was 88% of an equivalent day in early February.

Amount of plastic ending up in the oceans ‘could nearly triple by 2040’

Amount of plastic ending up in the oceans ‘could nearly triple by 2040’

But researchers said significant global action on plastics could reduce the amount of pollution ending up in the seas by 80%.

Students with lower grades after unconditional offers ‘more likely to drop out’

Students with lower grades after unconditional offers ‘more likely to drop out’

Two in five 18-year-old English university applicants received at least one offer with an unconditional component in 2019, analysis shows.

Starmer wants to ‘draw a line’ under anti-Semitism in Labour

Starmer wants to ‘draw a line’ under anti-Semitism in Labour

It came after the party agreed to pay damages to whistleblowers who contributed to a TV expose of its handling of anti-Semitism.

Pensioner, 94, in court over death of cyclist in crash

Pensioner, 94, in court over death of cyclist in crash

James MacKie will now face trial over the death of Simon Jones, 48, in West Sussex last August.

Labour calls for Ofcom to review RT’s UK broadcast licence

Labour calls for Ofcom to review RT’s UK broadcast licence

The ISC report outlined the role played by RT and Sputnik in spreading disinformation and attempts at broader political influence overseas.

Charles extends warm welcome to tourists as Queen’s official residences reopen

Charles extends warm welcome to tourists as Queen’s official residences reopen

The prince recorded a message as Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse opened their doors after a four-month closure.

New £100m home for submarine hunter aircraft handed over to MoD

New £100m home for submarine hunter aircraft handed over to MoD

Boeing has delivered the base at RAF Lossiemouth for Defence Equipment and Support – the contracting arm of the Ministry of Defence.

Charity runner will take on 15 marathons in 30 days thanks to Wigan’s fight

Charity runner will take on 15 marathons in 30 days thanks to Wigan’s fight

Chris Devine vowed to run one marathon for every league win Wigan clocked this season – and he is doing them all in the space of a month.

Home-made face masks should preferably be three layers, experts say

Home-made face masks should preferably be three layers, experts say

Coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from Friday across England.

More than 90% of UK firms now trading after lockdown eases – ONS

More than 90% of UK firms now trading after lockdown eases – ONS

Businesses currently trading said 7% of their total workforce had returned from furlough in the past two weeks.

Donors with Russia-links are ‘British citizens’ – Cabinet minister Brandon Lewis

Donors with Russia-links are ‘British citizens’ – Cabinet minister Brandon Lewis

The Northern Ireland Secretary reportedly accepted close to £50,000 worth of donations from two individuals with links to Russia.

NI ministers to debate whether face coverings in shops should be mandatory

NI ministers to debate whether face coverings in shops should be mandatory

Some further lockdown relaxations are set to be announced after Thursday’s meeting.

Ministers ‘getting on’ with Northern Powerhouse with £600m rail investment

Ministers ‘getting on’ with Northern Powerhouse with £600m rail investment

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps described the announcement as ‘very significant’.

Direct messages and personal data accessed by hackers, Twitter confirms

Direct messages and personal data accessed by hackers, Twitter confirms

The social media giant said as many as 36 of the 130 compromised accounts had their Direct Messages accessed.

Online cycling training course launched to encourage ‘green recovery’

Online cycling training course launched to encourage ‘green recovery’

Cycle Skills helps participants get their bike ready for their first ride and offers tips for avoiding potential hazards.

Nine arrests as thousands gather outside Anfield to celebrate Premier League win

Nine arrests as thousands gather outside Anfield to celebrate Premier League win

Merseyside Police introduced a 48-hour dispersal zone around the ground during Liverpool’s match against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Nissan hands over protective aprons project to prison

Nissan hands over protective aprons project to prison

The car firm’s Sunderland factory has made more than half a million aprons for frontline health and care workers.

Public must wear face coverings in sandwich shops – Government

Public must wear face coverings in sandwich shops – Government

New regulations, which are enforceable by the police, are due to be set out on Thursday afternoon.

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