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Royal family’s joy at Eugenie’s pregnancy

Royal family’s joy at Eugenie’s pregnancy

Royal family’s joy at Eugenie’s pregnancy

25 September 2020

Eugenie’s mother Sarah, Duchess of York, tweeted: ‘Welcoming a new baby into the York family is going to be a moment of profound joy.’


William Hill shares surge after two takeover approaches

William Hill shares surge after two takeover approaches

William Hill shares surge after two takeover approaches

25 September 2020

The company confirmed it has received two separate takeover proposals from private equity giant Apollo and casino giant Caesars Entertainment.


Revolution Bars eyes closures as part of restructuring to avoid going bust

Revolution Bars eyes closures as part of restructuring to avoid going bust

Revolution Bars eyes closures as part of restructuring to avoid going bust

25 September 2020

The chain, which operates 74 bars, has said it is a considering a company voluntary arrangement to reduce debts.


Barbados places UK in ‘high risk’ category

Barbados places UK in ‘high risk’ category

Barbados places UK in ‘high risk’ category

25 September 2020

New restrictions will be implemented from October 1 after a surge in coronavirus cases in the UK.


Deal agreed to avoid compulsory redundancies among easyJet pilots

Deal agreed to avoid compulsory redundancies among easyJet pilots

Deal agreed to avoid compulsory redundancies among easyJet pilots

25 September 2020

60 pilots have left voluntarily and1,500 have opted for part-time working, Balpa announced.


Boris Johnson’s majority threatened in vote on coronavirus powers

Boris Johnson’s majority threatened in vote on coronavirus powers

Boris Johnson’s majority threatened in vote on coronavirus powers

25 September 2020

Labour indicated it will back an amendment proposed by Tory Sir Graham Brady.


Students not at fault for surging coronavirus cases – Nicola Sturgeon

Students not at fault for surging coronavirus cases – Nicola Sturgeon

Students not at fault for surging coronavirus cases – Nicola Sturgeon

25 September 2020

The First Minister was speaking as another 558 infections were confirmed in Scotland.


‘Sad day for our country’ as police officer shot dead

‘Sad day for our country’ as police officer shot dead

‘Sad day for our country’ as police officer shot dead

25 September 2020

A murder probe has been launched after the incident in south London.


Holyrood-Westminster communication has worsened during pandemic – Kate Forbes

Holyrood-Westminster communication has worsened during pandemic – Kate Forbes

Holyrood-Westminster communication has worsened during pandemic – Kate Forbes

25 September 2020

The Scottish Finance Secretary said she only found out on Twitter that the UK Budget had been cancelled.


Report recommends referendum on Welsh independence

Report recommends referendum on Welsh independence

Report recommends referendum on Welsh independence

25 September 2020

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, who set up the independence commission, said the report would play a ‘crucial role’ in the independence debate.


Helicopter crash had ‘dreadful effect’ on survivors and families, inquiry told

Helicopter crash had ‘dreadful effect’ on survivors and families, inquiry told

Helicopter crash had ‘dreadful effect’ on survivors and families, inquiry told

25 September 2020

Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle has closed the fatal accident inquiry into the incident off Shetland in August 2013.


Covid-19: Leeds to face new lockdown restrictions from midnight

Covid-19: Leeds to face new lockdown restrictions from midnight

Covid-19: Leeds to face new lockdown restrictions from midnight

25 September 2020

Council leader Judith Blake said the city would be made ‘an area of intervention’.


Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

25 September 2020

Seven people were killed and a further 51 were injured in the incident which occurred on November 9 2016.


Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

25 September 2020

The anecdote was told by the policing minister during a debate on the Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill.


Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

25 September 2020

Thomas Maher pleaded guilty to a string of offences at Liverpool Crown Court.


Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

25 September 2020

An ex-officer said it remained to be seen how the perpetrator was able to access a weapon.


Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

25 September 2020

Both sides in the case have been given more time to prepare written closing submissions.


No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

25 September 2020

In the current environment it is not considered appropriate for anywhere in England to be deemed ‘low’ risk, the DHSC said.


CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

25 September 2020

West Midlands Police issued the appeal after a man fell from a flat balcony in Coventry last month.


New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

25 September 2020

Co-op Live will create thousands of jobs and apprenticeships.


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