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Tesco board changes bonus rules after rival Ocado becomes too successful

Tesco board changes bonus rules after rival Ocado becomes too successful

The decision comes as the supermarket revealed chief executive Dave Lewis took home £6.42 million in pay.

Woman due £450m divorce payout accuses eldest son of putting assets beyond reach

Woman due £450m divorce payout accuses eldest son of putting assets beyond reach

Tatiana Akhmedova was awarded a 41.5% share of businessman Farkhad Akhmedov’s £1 billion-plus fortune by a British judge in 2016.

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show plateaus after shedding listeners, Rajars show

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show plateaus after shedding listeners, Rajars show

The DJ replaced Chris Evans after he departed at the end of 2018.

Public urged to help sell more copies of Big Issue

Public urged to help sell more copies of Big Issue

Supporters have been encouraged to download the magazine’s app, or take out a print subscription and sell subscriptions to friends and family.

Wales to publish Covid-19 lockdown exit road map

Wales to publish Covid-19 lockdown exit road map

First minister Mark Drakeford told Members of the Senedd that he hoped to publish the exit road map on Friday

France not exempt from 14-day visitor quarantine rules – No 10

France not exempt from 14-day visitor quarantine rules – No 10

Downing Street has denied that visitors to the UK from France will be allowed to by-pass new self-isolation restrictions.

No 10 accuses Starmer of ‘inaccurately’ quoting care home advice in PMQs clash

No 10 accuses Starmer of ‘inaccurately’ quoting care home advice in PMQs clash

The Labour leader referred to advice in place until March 12 which said it remained “very unlikely” that people in care homes would become infected.

Over 110,000 self-employed apply for coronavirus grant scheme on opening

Over 110,000 self-employed apply for coronavirus grant scheme on opening

Applications worth more than £340 million were lodged in the first four hours and payments should arrive within six working days, the Government said.

Businesses join forces in bid to combat coronavirus scams

Businesses join forces in bid to combat coronavirus scams

More than 100 organisations are spearheading the Businesses Against Scams initiative which National Trading Standards has helped set up.

Price gouging of Covid-19 essentials still taking place on marketplaces – Which?

Price gouging of Covid-19 essentials still taking place on marketplaces – Which?

Unscrupulous traders found to be selling items such as hand sanitiser, cleaning products and toilet roll for at least double the typical price.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

From porters to GPs, nurses and care workers, tributes have been paid to more than 160 healthcare staff who

Reports of increases in Anti-Asian hate crimes during coronavirus crisis

Reports of increases in Anti-Asian hate crimes during coronavirus crisis

Ministers say a 21% increase in hate crimes against south and east Asian communities have been reported during the pandemic.

Lamborghini seized in raids on suspected county lines gang

Lamborghini seized in raids on suspected county lines gang

Police targeted properties in Croydon and South Norwood in London.

Floyd the sausage dog found with the help of bacon

Floyd the sausage dog found with the help of bacon

The seven-month-old puppy spent three nights out in the cold after he bolted and there were tears when he was finally reunited with his owners.

Speaker insists safety must come first amid Government push for MPs’ return

Speaker insists safety must come first amid Government push for MPs’ return

Sir Lindsay Hoyle insisted he will suspend Commons sittings if they become too crowded.

Minister rejects renewed calls for Brexit transition extension

Minister rejects renewed calls for Brexit transition extension

MPs called on the Government to agree an extension given the international Covid-19 context.

Gerry Adams’ prison escape convictions during Troubles overturned

Gerry Adams’ prison escape convictions during Troubles overturned

The former Sinn Fein leader took legal action claiming they were unsafe because his incarceration was not ‘personally considered’ by a minister.

Spread of misinformation ‘risks lives’, ministers tell MPs

Spread of misinformation ‘risks lives’, ministers tell MPs

Social media firms have been criticised over their response to misleading claims appearing online during the Covid-19 crisis.

Reopening estate agents ‘most radical restarting of an industry’ since lockdown

Reopening estate agents ‘most radical restarting of an industry’ since lockdown

The Government has published guidance which eases restrictions on estate agents.

Pupils and teachers will have access to Covid-19 tests, says Education Secretary

Pupils and teachers will have access to Covid-19 tests, says Education Secretary

Gavin Williamson said this would enable a ‘track-and-trace approach’ to be taken with any confirmed cases.

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