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PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

11 September 2020

Coronavirus rates continue to increase across parts of the UK with Leeds and Birmingham among areas at risk of further lockdown measures.


Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

11 September 2020

Like-for-like sales in August stayed flat against the same month last year, according to the monthly Coffer Peach business tracker.


‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

11 September 2020

A team of British volunteers was quickly deployed to the city after the explosion on August 4.


UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

11 September 2020

It showed that the economic rebound decelerated after the UK had reported 8.7% growth in June.


Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

11 September 2020

It comes days after rival Pizza Express approved the closure of 73 of its own sites.


Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

11 September 2020

The harm from the Prime Minister’s move will be lasting and multi-layered, papers in Britain and Europe say.


Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

11 September 2020

Former nurse Joan Rich will complete her final lap of her local park to raise funds for NHS.


Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

11 September 2020

The Southampton City Council order the show to be cancelled on the eve of the event.


Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

11 September 2020

Mr Jacques, who became CEO in 2016, would remain in his role until March 31 at the latest.


What the papers say – September 11

What the papers say – September 11

What the papers say – September 11

10 September 2020

Threatened legal action as from the EU towards Britain over the impending collapse of Brexit talks features prominently in the nation’s papers.


Brexit deal in the balance after the UK rejects EU ultimatum

Brexit deal in the balance after the UK rejects EU ultimatum

Brexit deal in the balance after the UK rejects EU ultimatum

10 September 2020

Brussels says a plan to override elements of the Brexit deal is an “extremely serious violation” of international law.


Holidaymakers scrambling to return after new quarantine restrictions imposed

Holidaymakers scrambling to return after new quarantine restrictions imposed

Holidaymakers scrambling to return after new quarantine restrictions imposed

10 September 2020

People in Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Reunion are affected by the latest ruling.


Suspect on ‘wrong side of the road for 20 seconds’ before fatal Harry Dunn crash

Suspect on ‘wrong side of the road for 20 seconds’ before fatal Harry Dunn crash

Suspect on ‘wrong side of the road for 20 seconds’ before fatal Harry Dunn crash

10 September 2020

Lawyers acting on behalf of the 43-year-old issued a public statement giving her side of the story on Thursday.


Extinction Rebellion protests end with arrest over Churchill statue graffiti

Extinction Rebellion protests end with arrest over Churchill statue graffiti

Extinction Rebellion protests end with arrest over Churchill statue graffiti

10 September 2020

It came after topless environmental protesters took part in a ‘bare truth’ stunt in Parliament Square.


Baboon and raccoon snaps among Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists

Baboon and raccoon snaps among Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists

Baboon and raccoon snaps among Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists

10 September 2020

The competition aims to show off ‘seriously funny images of the earth’s most amazing wildlife’.


Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

10 September 2020

More destinations have been added to the self-isolation list, but it’s good news for anyone returning from Sweden.


Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

10 September 2020

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill made the announcements in their first joint press conference in 73 days.


Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

10 September 2020

The royal, known as the Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, praised the ‘remarkable achievements’ of the crew and spoke fondly of the boat’s launch.


Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

10 September 2020

The European Commission’s vice president gave the UK until the end of the month to drop the controversial provisions in the Internal Market Bill.


UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

10 September 2020

Scotland’s Constitution Secretary Mike Russell said the plans will ‘trash the UK’s already tarnished international standing’.


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