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Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

Vue ‘looking at options’ after Bond film delay forces rival Cineworld to close

05 October 2020

Chief executive Tim Richards said the industry is being challenged by the lack of new releases.


Cineworld: What has led to the cinema chain shutting its theatres?

Cineworld: What has led to the cinema chain shutting its theatres?

Cineworld: What has led to the cinema chain shutting its theatres?

05 October 2020

Here are the answers to key questions surrounding why the company has made this decision and what this means looking forward.


London Marathon runners raise £16.1m for charities in virtual event

London Marathon runners raise £16.1m for charities in virtual event

London Marathon runners raise £16.1m for charities in virtual event

05 October 2020

Around 45,000 people from across the UK and 109 countries worldwide signed up to take part in the race virtually.


Half of private renters did not feel safe in their home during lockdown – report

Half of private renters did not feel safe in their home during lockdown – report

Half of private renters did not feel safe in their home during lockdown – report

05 October 2020

A quarter of private renters polled for Shelter said their overall housing situation made lockdown harder.


Doctor found dead with daughter ‘went out of her way’ to support patients

Doctor found dead with daughter ‘went out of her way’ to support patients

Doctor found dead with daughter ‘went out of her way’ to support patients

05 October 2020

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.


British scientist one of three to win Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C discovery

British scientist one of three to win Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C discovery

British scientist one of three to win Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C discovery

05 October 2020

The award was announced in Stockholm on Monday.


Sunny summer spells potential for ‘spectacular’ autumn colour – National Trust

Sunny summer spells potential for ‘spectacular’ autumn colour – National Trust

Sunny summer spells potential for ‘spectacular’ autumn colour – National Trust

05 October 2020

Colourful displays could be on the cards despite the weekend’s stormy weather – but settled conditions are needed over the next two weeks.


Covid-19 cases soar in dozens of areas of England following spreadsheet error

Covid-19 cases soar in dozens of areas of England following spreadsheet error

Covid-19 cases soar in dozens of areas of England following spreadsheet error

05 October 2020

Manchester now has the highest rate in England, with 2,740 cases recorded in the seven days to October 1.


Veteran fundraiser climbing Ben Nevis in deep-sea diving suit

Veteran fundraiser climbing Ben Nevis in deep-sea diving suit

Veteran fundraiser climbing Ben Nevis in deep-sea diving suit

05 October 2020

Lloyd Scott will be tackling the Three Peaks – Britain’s three tallest mountains – over an eight-day period.


List of all 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas closing in the UK

List of all 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas closing in the UK

List of all 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas closing in the UK

05 October 2020

Cineworld confirmed on Monday that it will temporarily shut all of its sites across the country.


Virgin Media-O2 merger will create 4,000 jobs in the UK, owners say

Virgin Media-O2 merger will create 4,000 jobs in the UK, owners say

Virgin Media-O2 merger will create 4,000 jobs in the UK, owners say

05 October 2020

Parent companies Liberty Global and Telefonica announced mega-merger deal in May.


Ireland ‘could face shortage of intensive care beds if no second lockdown’

Ireland ‘could face shortage of intensive care beds if no second lockdown’

Ireland ‘could face shortage of intensive care beds if no second lockdown’

05 October 2020

A stark warning has been made as the country’s health experts call on Government to re-introduce the toughest possible restrictions.


Services sector cools in September but remains in growth

Services sector cools in September but remains in growth

Services sector cools in September but remains in growth

05 October 2020

The IHS Markit/CIPS purchase managers’ index was 56.1, down from 58.8 in August with restaurants hit but estate agents up.


1.25 ton sculpture placed outside Defra in call to protect marine reserves

1.25 ton sculpture placed outside Defra in call to protect marine reserves

1.25 ton sculpture placed outside Defra in call to protect marine reserves

05 October 2020

The Full Stop artwork is part of action calling for an end to fishing in protected areas including Dogger Bank in the North Sea.


SNP Westminster leader calls on Ferrier ‘to do the right thing’ and go

SNP Westminster leader calls on Ferrier ‘to do the right thing’ and go

SNP Westminster leader calls on Ferrier ‘to do the right thing’ and go

05 October 2020

Pressure on Margaret Ferrier to resign has increased over the weekend.


How does data blunder affect battle against Covid-19?

How does data blunder affect battle against Covid-19?

How does data blunder affect battle against Covid-19?

05 October 2020

There was a big leap in cases over the weekend.


Car industry suffers weakest September in more than 20 years

Car industry suffers weakest September in more than 20 years

Car industry suffers weakest September in more than 20 years

05 October 2020

Some 328,041 new cars were registered in the UK in September compared with 343,255 during the same month in 2019.


Rishi Sunak to speak of ‘difficult trade-offs’ due to Covid crisis

Rishi Sunak to speak of ‘difficult trade-offs’ due to Covid crisis

Rishi Sunak to speak of ‘difficult trade-offs’ due to Covid crisis

05 October 2020

The Chancellor will tell the virtual Conservative Party conference he cannot save every job.


Derbyshire firefighters tackle second school blaze in three days

Derbyshire firefighters tackle second school blaze in three days

Derbyshire firefighters tackle second school blaze in three days

05 October 2020

The fire service was called to the incident at Ravensdale Infant School in Mickleover at 1.38am on Monday.


45,000 jobs hit as Cineworld shuts UK and US sites

45,000 jobs hit as Cineworld shuts UK and US sites

45,000 jobs hit as Cineworld shuts UK and US sites

05 October 2020

A total of 663 Cineworld, Regal and Picturehouse theatres will close temporarily.


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