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We failed our colleagues – Harrods boss apologises after Al Fayed allegations

We failed our colleagues – Harrods boss apologises after Al Fayed allegations

We failed our colleagues – Harrods boss apologises after Al Fayed allegations

26 September 2024

Michael Ward said it was clear that Mr Al Fayed ‘presided over a toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct’.


Good Friday Agreement broker Mitchell calls on leaders to fulfil its potential

Good Friday Agreement broker Mitchell calls on leaders to fulfil its potential

Good Friday Agreement broker Mitchell calls on leaders to fulfil its potential

26 September 2024

The veteran diplomat returned to Belfast as plans were unveiled to build a new home for a peace institute in his name at Queen’s University Belfast.


RSPCA reviewing farm animal welfare certification amid claims system failing

RSPCA reviewing farm animal welfare certification amid claims system failing

RSPCA reviewing farm animal welfare certification amid claims system failing

26 September 2024

Activists said they found breaches of legal standards on around 40 farms after secretly filming at many that had been assured by the charity.


Elon Musk ‘not invited’ to International Investment Summit hosted by UK

Elon Musk ‘not invited’ to International Investment Summit hosted by UK

Elon Musk ‘not invited’ to International Investment Summit hosted by UK

26 September 2024

The billionaire has not been invited to the Government’s upcoming summit to drum up international investment after his posts online during the riots.


Campaign bids to boost vaccine uptake as whooping cough and measles cases rise

Campaign bids to boost vaccine uptake as whooping cough and measles cases rise

Campaign bids to boost vaccine uptake as whooping cough and measles cases rise

26 September 2024

There have been nine reported deaths of infants from whooping cough in England since November last year.


Thom Yorke to rework Radiohead album for new Hamlet stage production

Thom Yorke to rework Radiohead album for new Hamlet stage production

Thom Yorke to rework Radiohead album for new Hamlet stage production

26 September 2024

The singer-songwriter has teamed up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for the new adaptation.


British mother tells of ‘biggest relief’ as son boards plane out of Lebanon

British mother tells of ‘biggest relief’ as son boards plane out of Lebanon

British mother tells of ‘biggest relief’ as son boards plane out of Lebanon

26 September 2024

Nicola Peters is waiting for her son, Charlie, to return to London as he left Lebanon amid growing violence between Hezbollah and Israel.


H&M warns over profitability target miss as costs weigh

H&M warns over profitability target miss as costs weigh

H&M warns over profitability target miss as costs weigh

26 September 2024

The group said third-quarter earnings tumbled by a worse-than-expected 26% to 3.5 billion Swedish krona (£258 million) as sales fell 3%.


All Bar One owner says sales growth dented by UK riots and wet weather

All Bar One owner says sales growth dented by UK riots and wet weather

All Bar One owner says sales growth dented by UK riots and wet weather

26 September 2024

Mitchells & Butlers said it still expected to deliver full-year results at the ‘upper end’ of analyst expectations.


Man to appear in court charged with murder of Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich

26 September 2024

Jacob Losiewicz, 18, of Church Manor Way, Abbey Wood, has been remanded to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.


Virgin Atlantic announces moves to help deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers

Virgin Atlantic announces moves to help deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers

Virgin Atlantic announces moves to help deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers

26 September 2024

The team of British sign language-trained crew at the airline has more than doubled over the past year.


Pennon announces £16m Devon contamination hit and rising sewage spills

Pennon announces £16m Devon contamination hit and rising sewage spills

Pennon announces £16m Devon contamination hit and rising sewage spills

26 September 2024

During the parasite outbreak in Brixham over the summer it supplied bottled water to thousands of households for eight weeks.


Family centre to move to new venue after Southport knife attack

Family centre to move to new venue after Southport knife attack

Family centre to move to new venue after Southport knife attack

26 September 2024

The centre provides classes and programmes for new mothers and families.


‘Cyber security incident’ hits wifi at Network Rail stations

‘Cyber security incident’ hits wifi at Network Rail stations

‘Cyber security incident’ hits wifi at Network Rail stations

26 September 2024

Stations hit included Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and 11 stations in London.


First Minister to lobby Chancellor over lack of funding for railways in Wales

First Minister to lobby Chancellor over lack of funding for railways in Wales

First Minister to lobby Chancellor over lack of funding for railways in Wales

26 September 2024

Eluned Morgan said she had discussed the issue with Rachel Reeves during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.


Morrisons strikes £331 million property deal amid significant debts

Morrisons strikes £331 million property deal amid significant debts

Morrisons strikes £331 million property deal amid significant debts

26 September 2024

Morrisons will sell 76 properties to an undisclosed business, before these are then leased back to the retail firm.


Swinney: Binding ceasefire ‘essential’ in the Middle East

Swinney: Binding ceasefire ‘essential’ in the Middle East

Swinney: Binding ceasefire ‘essential’ in the Middle East

26 September 2024

UK citizens are being urged to leave Lebanon.


UK joins US and allies in calling for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

UK joins US and allies in calling for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

UK joins US and allies in calling for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

26 September 2024

It comes after the Prime Minister on Wednesday addressed the UN Security Council with a plea for an end to the violence in Lebanon and Gaza.


Two million older people in England have unmet social care needs, says Age UK

Two million older people in England have unmet social care needs, says Age UK

Two million older people in England have unmet social care needs, says Age UK

26 September 2024

The charity said this includes hundreds of thousands of people unable to complete basic self-care tasks who are getting no help or not the right help.


Transport Secretary looks to new repair technology to tackle pothole ‘plague’

Transport Secretary looks to new repair technology to tackle pothole ‘plague’

Transport Secretary looks to new repair technology to tackle pothole ‘plague’

26 September 2024

Labour has pledged to fix an additional one million potholes across England a year.


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