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End of transition period a ‘difficult adjustment’ – retailers

End of transition period a ‘difficult adjustment’ – retailers

End of transition period a ‘difficult adjustment’ – retailers

19 January 2021

The Northern Ireland Secretary has argued that the shortages have nothing to do with the special EU divorce deal.


Arrest warrant issued for financier James Stunt after court no-show

Arrest warrant issued for financier James Stunt after court no-show

Arrest warrant issued for financier James Stunt after court no-show

19 January 2021

The former son-in-law of Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday on charges of harassment.


Police stop e-scooter rider on M1 in ‘pitch black’

Police stop e-scooter rider on M1 in ‘pitch black’

Police stop e-scooter rider on M1 in ‘pitch black’

19 January 2021

South Yorkshire Police said the darkness, rain and poor visibility meant the incident in the Sheffield area could have ended in disaster.


Biden presidency is ‘good news’ for climate, Cop26 talks president says

Biden presidency is ‘good news’ for climate, Cop26 talks president says

Biden presidency is ‘good news’ for climate, Cop26 talks president says

19 January 2021

Alok Sharma, who is heading up the crucial climate summit in Glasgow, welcomes Joe Biden’s moves on tackling global warming.


104-year-old who raised £50,000-plus for charity receives coronavirus vaccine

104-year-old who raised £50,000-plus for charity receives coronavirus vaccine

104-year-old who raised £50,000-plus for charity receives coronavirus vaccine

19 January 2021

Joan Willett, who raised thousands for the British Heart Foundation, said she is ‘grateful and privileged’ to have received the jab.


Meghan’s letter to her father ‘to defend charges of being unloving daughter’

Meghan’s letter to her father ‘to defend charges of being unloving daughter’

Meghan’s letter to her father ‘to defend charges of being unloving daughter’

19 January 2021

The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over articles which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter.


HSBC branch closures list in full

HSBC branch closures list in full

HSBC branch closures list in full

19 January 2021

The sites will shut their doors between April and September.


HSBC to close 82 branches across the UK

HSBC to close 82 branches across the UK

HSBC to close 82 branches across the UK

19 January 2021

The bank said it does not expect job losses with staff redeployed to other sites.


MPs ask HMRC to explain why some taxpayers got no Covid-19 support

MPs ask HMRC to explain why some taxpayers got no Covid-19 support

MPs ask HMRC to explain why some taxpayers got no Covid-19 support

19 January 2021

Tax officials are still not able to give a precise estimate of how much of the furlough scheme has been lost to fraud and error.


Sarwar and Lennon confirmed for Labour leadership contest as nominations close

Sarwar and Lennon confirmed for Labour leadership contest as nominations close

Sarwar and Lennon confirmed for Labour leadership contest as nominations close

19 January 2021

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar gained the necessary nominations to stand for leader.


Network of marine protected areas ‘could help safeguard Antarctic penguins’

Network of marine protected areas ‘could help safeguard Antarctic penguins’

Network of marine protected areas ‘could help safeguard Antarctic penguins’

19 January 2021

Researchers say penguins are often considered an indicator species whose populations reflect the state of the surrounding marine environment.


UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in

UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in

UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in

19 January 2021

The unsettled conditions could also bring the risks of wind and snowfall as the storm engulfs the country through the middle of the week.


Face masks should not be a replacement for physical distancing measures – study

Face masks should not be a replacement for physical distancing measures – study

Face masks should not be a replacement for physical distancing measures – study

19 January 2021

A US modelling study has found mask-wearing to be linked to reduced Covid-19 transmission.


Ambulance workers fearful amid pandemic hospital surge

Ambulance workers fearful amid pandemic hospital surge

Ambulance workers fearful amid pandemic hospital surge

19 January 2021

Crews are experiencing long waits with patients outside over capacity accident and emergency departments.


Substantial variation in previous Covid infection rates – study

Substantial variation in previous Covid infection rates – study

Substantial variation in previous Covid infection rates – study

19 January 2021

There are big differences across the country.


Publication of Meghan’s letter ‘serious invasion’ of privacy, court hears

Publication of Meghan’s letter ‘serious invasion’ of privacy, court hears

Publication of Meghan’s letter ‘serious invasion’ of privacy, court hears

19 January 2021

The letter was sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.


Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’

Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’

Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’

19 January 2021

Between June and November 2020, searches for properties located in the Cotswolds increased by 102% compared with a year earlier, Rightmove said.


Aldi workers bag pay rise after ‘outstanding efforts’ during pandemic

Aldi workers bag pay rise after ‘outstanding efforts’ during pandemic

Aldi workers bag pay rise after ‘outstanding efforts’ during pandemic

19 January 2021

The discount chain will increase its minimum national hourly pay rate for store employees to £9.55 from February 1.


Weekly coronavirus deaths rise amid Christmas registration delays – ONS

Weekly coronavirus deaths rise amid Christmas registration delays – ONS

Weekly coronavirus deaths rise amid Christmas registration delays – ONS

19 January 2021

More than 6,000 deaths in the week ending January 8 involved Covid-19.


Many hospitals and ICUs already overwhelmed – medic

Many hospitals and ICUs already overwhelmed – medic

Many hospitals and ICUs already overwhelmed – medic

19 January 2021

‘Staff are almost on their knees’, Dr Alison Pittard said.


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