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Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

09 September 2020

The news comes on top of the 780 losses announced before the start of the coronavirus pandemic.


People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

09 September 2020

Healthwatch England said it had heard from people unable to access treatment.


Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

09 September 2020

It was estimated that the ewe had not been shorn for around four years.


PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

09 September 2020

A minister has said legislation to override key elements of the Brexit deal would ‘break international law’ in a ‘very specific and limited way’.


Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

09 September 2020

Footage of the arrest made by a West Yorkshire Police officer in Halifax on August 16 sparked outrage when it was shared widely on social media.


Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

09 September 2020

People should still be allowed to fly but there should be limits to the growth in passenger numbers, the Climate Assembly said.


Charles opens Red Cross’s first climate change summit

Charles opens Red Cross’s first climate change summit

Charles opens Red Cross’s first climate change summit

09 September 2020

The Prince of Wales urged people to work together to limit the damaging effects on the environment.


‘Government must ban councils placing vulnerable under-18s in unregulated homes’

‘Government must ban councils placing vulnerable under-18s in unregulated homes’

‘Government must ban councils placing vulnerable under-18s in unregulated homes’

09 September 2020

The Children’s Commissioner for England said ministers’ proposals do not go far enough for older teenagers in care.


SNP Westminster leader rebuked by Speaker over ‘liar’ jibe during PMQs

SNP Westminster leader rebuked by Speaker over ‘liar’ jibe during PMQs

SNP Westminster leader rebuked by Speaker over ‘liar’ jibe during PMQs

09 September 2020

Ian Blackford and Boris Johnson engaged in a heated exchange in the Commons over proposals contained in the UK Internal Market Bill.


Incomplete monitoring of instruments ‘the norm’ among helicopter pilots – expert

Incomplete monitoring of instruments ‘the norm’ among helicopter pilots – expert

Incomplete monitoring of instruments ‘the norm’ among helicopter pilots – expert

09 September 2020

Steve Jarvis has given evidence on ‘vigilance decrement’ at the inquiry into a 2013 ditching off Shetland that led to the loss of four lives.


Landlords of shared houses need tougher regulation – MP

Landlords of shared houses need tougher regulation – MP

Landlords of shared houses need tougher regulation – MP

09 September 2020

Tory Ian Levy says said councils need the power to tackle issues with houses in multiple occupation.


William tells first responders: As you care for us, so we must be there for you

William tells first responders: As you care for us, so we must be there for you

William tells first responders: As you care for us, so we must be there for you

09 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge visited the PSNI training college in Belfast to mark Emergency Services Day.


Bid to use AI to help diagnose Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with eye scans

Bid to use AI to help diagnose Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with eye scans

Bid to use AI to help diagnose Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with eye scans

09 September 2020

The scheme is part of a £50 million national drive to use artificial intelligence across the NHS.


New charges show Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held for political leverage – husband

New charges show Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held for political leverage – husband

New charges show Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held for political leverage – husband

09 September 2020

Richard Ratcliffe has called for UK officials to insist on attending her second trial in Iran.


Pound hits six-week lows on worsening Brexit talks outlook

Pound hits six-week lows on worsening Brexit talks outlook

Pound hits six-week lows on worsening Brexit talks outlook

09 September 2020

Sterling plunged by another 2.1% to just under 1.29 US dollars.


Angry Speaker threatens to run Hancock ‘ragged’ over ‘total disregard’ for MPs

Angry Speaker threatens to run Hancock ‘ragged’ over ‘total disregard’ for MPs

Angry Speaker threatens to run Hancock ‘ragged’ over ‘total disregard’ for MPs

09 September 2020

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he expected an apology from the Health Secretary.


PM urged to fix testing system as he heralds ‘decisive action’ with rule of six

PM urged to fix testing system as he heralds ‘decisive action’ with rule of six

PM urged to fix testing system as he heralds ‘decisive action’ with rule of six

09 September 2020

Boris Johnson insisted that the new rules would ‘keep our economy going, keep our schools open, and keep this virus under control’.


Assange’s political opinions ‘put him in crosshairs of Trump administration’

Assange’s political opinions ‘put him in crosshairs of Trump administration’

Assange’s political opinions ‘put him in crosshairs of Trump administration’

09 September 2020

Prof Paul Rogers said WikiLeaks’ revelations were ‘significant’ in showing how the US coalition’s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were going ‘wrong’.


Scottish Secretary told to ‘be honest’ about UK Government ‘power grab’

Scottish Secretary told to ‘be honest’ about UK Government ‘power grab’

Scottish Secretary told to ‘be honest’ about UK Government ‘power grab’

09 September 2020

SNP MP Pete Wishart suggested that the UK Internal Market Bill could be used to override the authority of the Scottish Parliament.


Task force appointed to work on reopening of Hammersmith Bridge

Task force appointed to work on reopening of Hammersmith Bridge

Task force appointed to work on reopening of Hammersmith Bridge

09 September 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there has been ‘a lack of leadership’ in London to fix the structural issues.


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