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Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

25 August 2020

Creditors will vote at a closed hearing at the High Court on whether to approve the restructuring package secured by the airline in July.


What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

25 August 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak scientists have been trying to find drugs to fight the virus, and vaccines to protect people.


Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

25 August 2020

The Financial Ombudsman Service called on some financial firms to do more to treat customers fairly after the barrage of complaints.


Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

25 August 2020

The rule will also apply on school transport but not in classrooms.


No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

25 August 2020

Fines could ‘severely’ affect children’s and parents’ mental health, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning.


Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

25 August 2020

He accused his father’s Democratic election rival of ‘lurking around’, saying he ‘sticks his head up every now and then to run for president’.


Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

25 August 2020

The CBI report found retailers expect job cuts to pick up pace as the Government’s furlough scheme comes to an end.


Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

25 August 2020

The family’s MP had written to ministers to ask for consideration of Anne Sacoolas standing trial while in the US.


EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

25 August 2020

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen also wants him to publish the timeline of his movements in Ireland over recent weeks.


Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

25 August 2020

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for very strong winds across most of Wales and central England between 2pm and 10pm on Tuesday.


More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

25 August 2020

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK examined labels on 424 products in supermarkets and a newsagent in locations across the country.


Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

25 August 2020

The popular initiative which sees the cost of eat-in meals reduced three days a week is due to come to a finish at the end of August.


Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

25 August 2020

Sailings are cancelled until March 25 for the Queen Elizabeth, until April 18 for the Queen Mary 2 and until May 16 for the Queen Victoria.


Oxford vaccine could be put before regulators this year – scientist

Oxford vaccine could be put before regulators this year – scientist

Oxford vaccine could be put before regulators this year – scientist

25 August 2020

Professor Andrew Pollard said it is ‘just possible’ that there may be enough clinical trial data on the vaccine later this year.


Probe into FCA’s handling of failed £237m investment scheme delayed again

Probe into FCA’s handling of failed £237m investment scheme delayed again

Probe into FCA’s handling of failed £237m investment scheme delayed again

25 August 2020

Dame Elizabeth Gloster was meant to report on the City watchdog’s handling of London Capital & Finance in July


No increased risk of severe Covid-19 for healthy pregnant women – study

No increased risk of severe Covid-19 for healthy pregnant women – study

No increased risk of severe Covid-19 for healthy pregnant women – study

25 August 2020

But some expectant mothers with pre-existing conditions should be closely monitored, researchers say.


Study to find out whether mouthwash can reduce spread of Covid-19

Study to find out whether mouthwash can reduce spread of Covid-19

Study to find out whether mouthwash can reduce spread of Covid-19

25 August 2020

There have been calls from researchers to test the idea that mouthwash could potentially reduce transmission in the early stages of infection.


Google will ‘always pay the tax it is required to pay’, says UK director

Google will ‘always pay the tax it is required to pay’, says UK director

Google will ‘always pay the tax it is required to pay’, says UK director

25 August 2020

Google paid £44 million in corporation tax in the UK last year, down on the £66 million paid a year earlier.


Around 6% of UK workers switched occupations in quarter after pandemic hit

Around 6% of UK workers switched occupations in quarter after pandemic hit

Around 6% of UK workers switched occupations in quarter after pandemic hit

25 August 2020

The Office for National Statistics said 6.1% of workers changed to a new occupation in the period from April to June.


Local beer delivery searches jumped by 500% during lockdown, says Google

Local beer delivery searches jumped by 500% during lockdown, says Google

Local beer delivery searches jumped by 500% during lockdown, says Google

25 August 2020

The tech firm announced plans to offer small businesses new tools to help improve their online presence and reach more customers.


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