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UK firms still operating at around half pre-virus capacity – research

UK firms still operating at around half pre-virus capacity – research

Almost half of firms, 46%, still reported a slight or significant decrease in revenue from UK customers compared to June.

BBC ‘taking political correctness too far’ by removing programmes, says minister

BBC ‘taking political correctness too far’ by removing programmes, says minister

Media minister John Whittingdale said while some shows from the 1960s are now ‘wholly unacceptable’, he was surprised to see Little Britain removed.

Covid-19: Women and parents of under-fives worst-hit psychologically, study says

Covid-19: Women and parents of under-fives worst-hit psychologically, study says

People were asked how often they experienced symptoms such as difficulties sleeping or concentrating or feeling overwhelmed.

Young children among migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings

Young children among migrants brought ashore from Channel crossings

Another wave of incidents took place in Kent on Tuesday.

Network to help landowners ‘rewild’ hundreds of thousands of acres

Network to help landowners ‘rewild’ hundreds of thousands of acres

Rewilding Britain said there is a need to ‘reset’ relationship with the natural world.

Fifth of people ‘have been targeted by suspected coronavirus-related scams’

Fifth of people ‘have been targeted by suspected coronavirus-related scams’

Accountants, IT workers and teachers are among those particularly likely to say they have been scammed, according to Aviva.

Katie Price tells bankruptcy hearing: I’ve lost everything

Katie Price tells bankruptcy hearing: I’ve lost everything

The former glamour model revealed she has been burgled, and had also attended the Priory.

Greater transparency needed in House of Lords around Russian links, says ISC

Greater transparency needed in House of Lords around Russian links, says ISC

Peers with links to Russian firms include Lord Fairfax of Cameron and Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede.

Ed Miliband warns thousands face receiving P45s if no furlough extension

Ed Miliband warns thousands face receiving P45s if no furlough extension

The Government’s job retention scheme is being wound down from August.

Russia report: Key points on disinformation and the role of social media

Russia report: Key points on disinformation and the role of social media

The Intelligence and Security Committee says the Government was ‘slow’ to respond to the risk of Russian interference.

Johnson warns of ‘bumpy months ahead’ as Cabinet meets

Johnson warns of ‘bumpy months ahead’ as Cabinet meets

The Prime Minister gathered his senior ministers for a socially distanced meeting, the first in-person gathering since March.

UK Government and spies slow to react to Russian threat to votes – ISC report

UK Government and spies slow to react to Russian threat to votes – ISC report

The Intelligence and Security Committee’s long-awaited report is critical of the Government and intelligence agencies over their response to Moscow.

Harry Dunn’s mother hits out at Dominic Raab as he meets Mike Pompeo

Harry Dunn’s mother hits out at Dominic Raab as he meets Mike Pompeo

The US has refused to extradite Anne Sacoolas after Mr Dunn was killed in a road incident.

Elon Musk offered to give Amber Heard ’24/7 security’, High Court told

Elon Musk offered to give Amber Heard ’24/7 security’, High Court told

The Aquaman actress is continuing to give evidence in Johnny Depp’s libel action against The Sun newspaper.

‘School’ road markings repainted 10 years after lessons stopped on site

‘School’ road markings repainted 10 years after lessons stopped on site

Wolverhampton City Council said the ‘mistake’ would be rectified.

Footballer killed after agreeing attacker ‘fat and ginger’, court hears

Footballer killed after agreeing attacker ‘fat and ginger’, court hears

Jordan Sinnott suffered a fractured skull and brain damage in an assault in Retford town centre in January.

England’s chief medical officer defends decisions taken during pandemic

England’s chief medical officer defends decisions taken during pandemic

Professor Chris Whitty told MPs he does not believe there was an unreasonable delay between scientists advising ministers and action being taken.

Thousands line streets for World Cup-winning ‘Wor Jack’ Charlton

Thousands line streets for World Cup-winning ‘Wor Jack’ Charlton

Roads were closed in Ashington, Northumberland, where Jack Charlton grew up, ahead of his funeral in Newcastle.

M20 named England’s least popular motorway

M20 named England’s least popular motorway

The link between London and Dover has had reduced speed limits due to roadworks for much of the past two years.

Universities urged to raise standards so students ‘get to finish line’ on course

Universities urged to raise standards so students ‘get to finish line’ on course

Students from black ethnic groups are more likely to drop out of degrees than their white peers, the minister said.

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