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HSBC to close 82 branches across the UK

HSBC to close 82 branches across the UK

The bank said it does not expect job losses with staff redeployed to other sites.

MPs ask HMRC to explain why some taxpayers got no Covid-19 support

MPs ask HMRC to explain why some taxpayers got no Covid-19 support

Tax officials are still not able to give a precise estimate of how much of the furlough scheme has been lost to fraud and error.

Sarwar and Lennon confirmed for Labour leadership contest as nominations close

Sarwar and Lennon confirmed for Labour leadership contest as nominations close

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar gained the necessary nominations to stand for leader.

Network of marine protected areas ‘could help safeguard Antarctic penguins’

Network of marine protected areas ‘could help safeguard Antarctic penguins’

Researchers say penguins are often considered an indicator species whose populations reflect the state of the surrounding marine environment.

UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in

UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in

The unsettled conditions could also bring the risks of wind and snowfall as the storm engulfs the country through the middle of the week.

Face masks should not be a replacement for physical distancing measures – study

Face masks should not be a replacement for physical distancing measures – study

A US modelling study has found mask-wearing to be linked to reduced Covid-19 transmission.

Ambulance workers fearful amid pandemic hospital surge

Ambulance workers fearful amid pandemic hospital surge

Crews are experiencing long waits with patients outside over capacity accident and emergency departments.

Substantial variation in previous Covid infection rates – study

Substantial variation in previous Covid infection rates – study

There are big differences across the country.

Publication of Meghan’s letter ‘serious invasion’ of privacy, court hears

Publication of Meghan’s letter ‘serious invasion’ of privacy, court hears

The letter was sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.

Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’

Searches for homes in Cotswolds ‘more than doubled during second half of 2020’

Between June and November 2020, searches for properties located in the Cotswolds increased by 102% compared with a year earlier, Rightmove said.

Aldi workers bag pay rise after ‘outstanding efforts’ during pandemic

Aldi workers bag pay rise after ‘outstanding efforts’ during pandemic

The discount chain will increase its minimum national hourly pay rate for store employees to £9.55 from February 1.

Weekly coronavirus deaths rise amid Christmas registration delays – ONS

Weekly coronavirus deaths rise amid Christmas registration delays – ONS

More than 6,000 deaths in the week ending January 8 involved Covid-19.

Many hospitals and ICUs already overwhelmed – medic

Many hospitals and ICUs already overwhelmed – medic

‘Staff are almost on their knees’, Dr Alison Pittard said.

Superdry sounds going concern warning as lockdowns hit sales

Superdry sounds going concern warning as lockdowns hit sales

Shares in the brand slid on Tuesday morning after it also posted significantly wider losses.

Welsh health minister denies vaccines being held back

Welsh health minister denies vaccines being held back

Wales has faced criticism in the past week for vaccinating fewer people in proportion to its population than the other home nations.

Hotel Chocolat boss calls on landlords to change ‘adversarial’ rents system

Hotel Chocolat boss calls on landlords to change ‘adversarial’ rents system

Angus Thirlwell says the fixed rent system is ‘feudal’ and needs to adapt to rents based on a proportion of sales instead.

BT removes mobile data charges for Oak National Academy

BT removes mobile data charges for Oak National Academy

The internet provider said it would zero-rate access to the online learning hub by the end of the month.

Matt Hancock self-isolating after coronavirus contact

Matt Hancock self-isolating after coronavirus contact

The Health Secretary said he was alerted by the NHS app on Monday evening, having led a Downing Street press conference.

Zookeepers take stock amid challenges of Covid-19 lockdown

Zookeepers take stock amid challenges of Covid-19 lockdown

Every animal at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, is being counted as part of licence requirements.

Call police on persistent Covid rule-breakers, says Met Commissioner

Call police on persistent Covid rule-breakers, says Met Commissioner

Dame Cressida Dick said a ‘small minority’ of people are still failing to follow the regulations.

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