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Appeal against cancellation of boat shows unsuccessful

Appeal against cancellation of boat shows unsuccessful

Organisers of the scaled-down Southampton event said council officers only asked for one change to the site set-up, but then ordered the cancellation.

Chancellor toasts marshmallows then gets grilled by primary school children

Chancellor toasts marshmallows then gets grilled by primary school children

Rishi Sunak admitted he felt the stress of his job and feared ‘getting it wrong’.

Councils condemned after handing out record number of ‘petty’ Asbos

Councils condemned after handing out record number of ‘petty’ Asbos

Covid marshals are the ‘latest incarnation of the yellow-jacketed busybody in public spaces’, according to the Manifesto Club.

John Lewis axes staff bonus for first time since 1953

John Lewis axes staff bonus for first time since 1953

Dame Sharon White, chairman of the retail group, told partners on Thursday that the announcement ‘will come as a blow’.

PM contradicts Priti Patel by telling public not to snitch on neighbours

PM contradicts Priti Patel by telling public not to snitch on neighbours

New laws to restrict social gatherings to fewer than six people came into force on Monday.

Care providers to receive extra funding to reduce winter Covid transmissions

Care providers to receive extra funding to reduce winter Covid transmissions

The funds will help pay staff full wages when they are self-isolating and ensure carers work in only one home, to reduce the spread of infection.

Next raises profit outlook after sales boost, but remains wary over Christmas

Next raises profit outlook after sales boost, but remains wary over Christmas

The fashion chain expects full-year underlying pre-tax profits of £300 million, up from £195 million predicted in July.

Co-op sales jump after pandemic drives ‘exceptional’ grocery demand

Co-op sales jump after pandemic drives ‘exceptional’ grocery demand

The business said total revenues increased by 7.6% to £5.8 billion for the 26 weeks to July 4.

Chris Grayling handed £100,000 ports adviser position for seven hours a week

Chris Grayling handed £100,000 ports adviser position for seven hours a week

The former transport secretary has been involved in a number of controversies during his time in politics.

What the papers say – September 17

What the papers say – September 17

Thursday’s front pages are dominated by the latest on Covid-19 testing.

Do not snitch unless neighbours are having ‘Animal House parties’, Johnson says

Do not snitch unless neighbours are having ‘Animal House parties’, Johnson says

Any social gathering of more than six people, other than those going hunting or paintballing, in England is against the law.

Patel ‘bitterly disappointed’ with court grounding asylum seekers’ Madrid flight

Patel ‘bitterly disappointed’ with court grounding asylum seekers’ Madrid flight

The Home Office had argued Spanish authorities could be trusted to comply with their obligations.

Operation Stack finishes after huge queues of lorries stretch through Dover

Operation Stack finishes after huge queues of lorries stretch through Dover

The “emergency measure” is designed to prevent gridlock on Kent’s road network.

Local lockdown to be enforced in Rhondda Cynon Taf area of south Wales

Local lockdown to be enforced in Rhondda Cynon Taf area of south Wales

It follows a rapid surge in cases.

New restrictions affect around 2m people in North East

New restrictions affect around 2m people in North East

A 10pm curfew on pubs, restaurants and other licensed premises is among the measures announced by the Health Secretary.

Starmer demands Scottish and UK governments ‘get a grip’ on Covid-19

Starmer demands Scottish and UK governments ‘get a grip’ on Covid-19

The Labour leader said the two administrations need to work together to defeat the virus.

Stop virus surge to protect Christmas, warns PM as more restrictions expected

Stop virus surge to protect Christmas, warns PM as more restrictions expected

New measures are expected to be announced for the North East on Thursday and will come into effect at midnight.

Police confirm body found in forest is missing diplomat

Police confirm body found in forest is missing diplomat

Mr Morris was the ambassador to Nepal between 2015 and November 2019 and accompanied the Duke of Sussex during his tour of the country in 2016.

Biden warns NI peace deal must not be ‘casualty’ of Brexit

Biden warns NI peace deal must not be ‘casualty’ of Brexit

US intervention comes as Boris Johnson faces cross-party opposition to controversial UK Internal Market Bill.

Sony confirms November release date and pricing for next-generation PlayStation

Sony confirms November release date and pricing for next-generation PlayStation

The new console will start from £359 in the UK.

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