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Eugenie and Beatrice left moved by woman’s fundraising tribute to grandson

Eugenie and Beatrice left moved by woman’s fundraising tribute to grandson

The princesses are honorary patrons of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Buyer says Sunak’s stamp duty move is ‘a game changer’ for his family

Buyer says Sunak’s stamp duty move is ‘a game changer’ for his family

Chris Scott said the Chancellor’s actions will save his family more than £7,000.

Fears mount over looming taxpayer bill from latest £30bn emergency action

Fears mount over looming taxpayer bill from latest £30bn emergency action

Experts also fear the Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs will not be enough to ensure a bounce back in the battered economy.

Five things we learned from Rishi Sunak’s mini-Budget

Five things we learned from Rishi Sunak’s mini-Budget

The Government is prepared to spend up to £30bn to help protect jobs and the economy.

Chancellor announces £3bn energy efficiency plan ‘supporting 140,000 jobs’

Chancellor announces £3bn energy efficiency plan ‘supporting 140,000 jobs’

Campaigners welcomed the funding but warned more was needed for a green recovery from the pandemic.

Stamp duty cut ‘will spur missing movers to come to market’

Stamp duty cut ‘will spur missing movers to come to market’

But the stamp duty cut for buyers could also encourage some sellers to hike their asking prices in the hope of getting more, it was suggested.

Animal studies could help test for Covid-19 airborne transmission

Animal studies could help test for Covid-19 airborne transmission

The World Health Organisation has acknowledged there is ’emerging evidence’ that Covid-19 could be spread through particles in the air.

Ex-Tory MP said ‘we’re all at it’ after sexually assaulting woman, jurors told

Ex-Tory MP said ‘we’re all at it’ after sexually assaulting woman, jurors told

The alleged incident took place at Charlie Elphicke’s family home in central London in 2007.

Hospitality help: VAT slashed to 5% on meals, accommodation and attractions

Hospitality help: VAT slashed to 5% on meals, accommodation and attractions

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the move is aimed to support hospitality and tourism firms hit hard by the pandemic.

Huawei warns UK risks 5G leadership role if it blocks Chinese firm

Huawei warns UK risks 5G leadership role if it blocks Chinese firm

Huawei vice president Victor Zhang said cutting off Huawei’s access to 5G networks could also widen the digital divide in the UK.

Scotland retains quarantine restrictions on Spain and Serbia

Scotland retains quarantine restrictions on Spain and Serbia

Tourists travelling into Scotland from those countries will still have to self-isolate for 14 days.

Chris Packham pursues legal action over HS2

Chris Packham pursues legal action over HS2

The TV presenter is seeking to stop works he claims would cause destruction or ‘irreversible and irreparable loss’ to ancient woodland.

Sunak announces half-price meals every Monday to Wednesday during August

Sunak announces half-price meals every Monday to Wednesday during August

The discount can be used ‘unlimited times’ and will be available at participating restaurants across the UK.

Dosh for nosh: All you need to know about Chancellor’s summer mini-Budget

Dosh for nosh: All you need to know about Chancellor’s summer mini-Budget

Rishi Sunak unveiled a jobs retention bonus, cash for apprenticeships and ‘eat out to help out’ vouchers, plus a VAT cut for the hospitality industry.

‘Ideologically inward’ universities aid critics who want them cut ‘down to size’

‘Ideologically inward’ universities aid critics who want them cut ‘down to size’

Sam Gyimah has urged institutions to take ‘pragmatic approach’ when dealing with campaigns around statues.

Fatalities among South Asian ethnic group twice as likely to involve Covid-19

Fatalities among South Asian ethnic group twice as likely to involve Covid-19

National Records of Scotland data shows the odds ratio that a South Asian person’s death involved the virus was 1.9 higher than a white person.

‘The last thing I wanted to do is blame care workers’, says Johnson

‘The last thing I wanted to do is blame care workers’, says Johnson

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly called on the Prime Minister to apologise for his comments on care homes made earlier in the week.

Chancellor promises ‘bonus’ for firms that bring back furloughed workers

Chancellor promises ‘bonus’ for firms that bring back furloughed workers

The furlough scheme will end in October.

Sunak unveils £30bn support package – but warns ‘hardship lies ahead’

Sunak unveils £30bn support package – but warns ‘hardship lies ahead’

The Chancellor has set out a series of measures aimed at protecting jobs and livelihoods in the face of a coronavirus recession.

Man admits planting hoax bomb outside polling station on election day

Man admits planting hoax bomb outside polling station on election day

Peter Conoboy, 48, appeared via video link at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday.

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