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Small firms secure almost £35bn through bounce back loans

Small firms secure almost £35bn through bounce back loans

The Treasury revealed that 1.15 million claims to use the loan scheme were approved by August 9.

Fire service specialists probe cause of plastics factory blaze

Fire service specialists probe cause of plastics factory blaze

West Midlands Ambulance Service has released drone footage of smoke billowing from the site.

Salmond inquiry ‘frustrated and disappointed’ at limited evidence

Salmond inquiry ‘frustrated and disappointed’ at limited evidence

The Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints says more information is needed as a matter of urgency.

Stranded dolphin rescued after five-hour operation

Stranded dolphin rescued after five-hour operation

The mammal was stuck in shallow water and was saved after being put into a boat and taken back out to sea.

P&O Cruises cancels all sailings until mid-November

P&O Cruises cancels all sailings until mid-November

The UK’s largest cruise line said this was due to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advising people to avoid cruises.

Government defends test-and-trace service amid cuts to contact tracers

Government defends test-and-trace service amid cuts to contact tracers

Labour said the service was nowhere near ‘world-beating’.

More than 10.5 million diners claim half-price meals in first week

More than 10.5 million diners claim half-price meals in first week

Diners can get up to £10 off their bills.

Heathrow passenger numbers down 89% in July

Heathrow passenger numbers down 89% in July

Just 867,000 people travelling through the west London airport last month, compared with 7.754 million in July 2019.

Around 730,000 jobs lost since lockdown started

Around 730,000 jobs lost since lockdown started

Around 300,000 people in the UK were away from work last month without pay due to the pandemic.

Brian Blessed: The Queen loves Flash Gordon

Brian Blessed: The Queen loves Flash Gordon

Veteran actor says the monarch loves his 1980s sci-fi adventure.

Heat, storms and flooding in mixed forecast for UK

Heat, storms and flooding in mixed forecast for UK

Flood warnings and alerts are in place for Scotland and northern England, while high temperatures are set to continue further south.

Meghan trained to curtsy and survive kidnapping, new book claims

Meghan trained to curtsy and survive kidnapping, new book claims

The Duchess of Sussex has also introduced her husband to yoga and meditation, according to Finding Freedom

Harry and William blew hot and cold with Charles, claims new book

Harry and William blew hot and cold with Charles, claims new book

The book Finding Freedom looks back at the last few years of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together.

What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

A-levels, fears about reopening schools, and test and track problems lead the Tuesday papers.

Pupils return to classrooms for first time since lockdown began

Pupils return to classrooms for first time since lockdown began

Schools in Scotland are the first to go back in the UK after being told to shut on March 20.

Fender kicks off UK’s first gigs since lockdown in March

Fender kicks off UK’s first gigs since lockdown in March

Socially-distanced concerts are being held at a pop-up venue in Newcastle through August and September.

Rail firms call for airlines and drivers to pay more tax

Rail firms call for airlines and drivers to pay more tax

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group wants a shake up of transport tax policy to reflect ‘how polluting a journey really is’.

Education Secretary to address exam results controversy

Education Secretary to address exam results controversy

John Swinney is facing calls to resign over his handling of this year’s results.

Global Covid-19 cases hit 20 million

Global Covid-19 cases hit 20 million

The grim milestone was reached in the early hours of Tuesday, UK time.

Government asked to consider ‘virtual trial’ for Harry Dunn’s alleged killer

Government asked to consider ‘virtual trial’ for Harry Dunn’s alleged killer

Anne Sacoolas was charged with causing the teenager’s death by dangerous driving in December last year.

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