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Solihull clothing brand Gymshark becomes latest £1bn start-up

Solihull clothing brand Gymshark becomes latest £1bn start-up

Ben Francis will become one of the UK’s wealthiest young entrepreneurs after securing a major investment deal.

Businesses ‘delighted’ to welcome back customers in latest lockdown easing

Businesses ‘delighted’ to welcome back customers in latest lockdown easing

Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen from this weekend in England.

‘A little disrespected’: Marge Simpson responds after Kamala Harris comparison

‘A little disrespected’: Marge Simpson responds after Kamala Harris comparison

Jenna Ellis, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump, said vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris ‘sounds like Marge Simpson’.

Positive coronavirus tests at two-month high after sandwich factory outbreak

Positive coronavirus tests at two-month high after sandwich factory outbreak

The daily number published on Friday for positive tests is the highest since June 14.

Local Covid-19 measures could ’cause division and economic decline’

Local Covid-19 measures could ’cause division and economic decline’

Local restrictions have the potential to undermine the ‘we are all in this together’ spirit of the national lockdown, according to scientists.

Jigsaw says it could shutter up to 20 stores after footfall dives

Jigsaw says it could shutter up to 20 stores after footfall dives

The high street fashion retailer said it has accelerated plans to shake-up its operations after being impacted by the virus.

‘Most successful breeding year in decades’ for marsh harriers at nature reserve

‘Most successful breeding year in decades’ for marsh harriers at nature reserve

It is thought that lockdown helped the birds at the National Trust’s Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire.

NHS staff call for more support as workers given ‘sanctuary’ weekend

NHS staff call for more support as workers given ‘sanctuary’ weekend

Crerar Hotels gave all rooms across its portfolio of seven hotels to specially selected workers.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Northampton is currently recording the highest rate, thanks to an outbreak in a sandwich factory.

Holidaymakers rush home before quarantine restrictions are imposed

Holidaymakers rush home before quarantine restrictions are imposed

People arriving in the UK from France after 4am on Saturday will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

Poll suggests almost half of British public do not know about VJ Day

Poll suggests almost half of British public do not know about VJ Day

The conflict against Japan endured three months beyond Victory in Europe Day on May 8.

D-Day veteran dies aged 96

D-Day veteran dies aged 96

John Hutton, known by his friends as Jock, was 19 when he served in the 13th Lancashire Parachute Battalion during the Second World War.

Thunder and rain set to continue over the weekend

Thunder and rain set to continue over the weekend

Parts of southern England and South Wales are expected to see further thunderstorms and rainfall lasting until Monday.

Weir defends handling of results controversy as SDLP demands recall of Assembly

Weir defends handling of results controversy as SDLP demands recall of Assembly

The Education Minister faced intense questioning as he appeared before his Stormont scrutiny committee.

Sushi chain Yo! to cut up to 250 jobs and shut 19 restaurants

Sushi chain Yo! to cut up to 250 jobs and shut 19 restaurants

It said that sites earmarked for closure are ‘no longer financially viable’ and have unsustainable rental costs in the current trading environment.

Tributes paid to ‘proud’ veteran who died before marking VJ Day

Tributes paid to ‘proud’ veteran who died before marking VJ Day

His family said he will be sorely missed.

Pc Harper has created own legacy, says mother as colleagues remember officer

Pc Harper has created own legacy, says mother as colleagues remember officer

Pc Harper’s family and fellow Thames Valley Police officers gathered on Friday for a series of services and a minute of silence.

Anne awarded military promotions to mark 70th birthday

Anne awarded military promotions to mark 70th birthday

Three official photographs of the Princess Royal have also been released to celebrate her seven decades.

John Lewis ‘failed to make most’ of central Birmingham store, says mayor

John Lewis ‘failed to make most’ of central Birmingham store, says mayor

The Birmingham Grand Central store is one of eight which the retail giant has now announced will never reopen.

UK coronavirus transmission rates ‘may be increasing’

UK coronavirus transmission rates ‘may be increasing’

Experts say ‘early indications’ suggest a rise.

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