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Invest in unlisted British firms, PM and Chancellor tell pension funds

Invest in unlisted British firms, PM and Chancellor tell pension funds

Invest in unlisted British firms, PM and Chancellor tell pension funds

04 August 2021

Pension funds invest most of their money in public companies and other listed securities


Ageing societies afford more advantages to men than women – study

Ageing societies afford more advantages to men than women – study

Ageing societies afford more advantages to men than women – study

04 August 2021

According to the findings, men are especially advantaged when it comes to income and wealth.


Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle with Coleen Rooney

Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle with Coleen Rooney

Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle with Coleen Rooney

04 August 2021

Judge Roger Eastman said the Leicester City striker’s devices would be ‘up for grabs’ for analysis by experts.


Meghan launches project to mentor women with video featuring a juggling Harry

Meghan launches project to mentor women with video featuring a juggling Harry

Meghan launches project to mentor women with video featuring a juggling Harry

04 August 2021

In a short film to launch the initiative 40×40, Meghan is joined by comedy actress Melissa McCarthy who pokes fun at the duchess.


John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

04 August 2021

The John Lewis Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, said new drivers will also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.


Starmer: PM is ‘missing in action’ on climate crisis in run-up to Cop26

Starmer: PM is ‘missing in action’ on climate crisis in run-up to Cop26

Starmer: PM is ‘missing in action’ on climate crisis in run-up to Cop26

04 August 2021

The Labour leader hit out at Boris Johnson’s failure to offer guidance on climate change during a two-day trip to Scotland.


Thunderstorms to batter UK over next four days

Thunderstorms to batter UK over next four days

Thunderstorms to batter UK over next four days

04 August 2021

Some areas could see up to 100mm of rain, the Met Office has warned.


Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

04 August 2021

Amanda Selby, 15, described by her family as ‘caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved’.


Stonehenge tunnel work plans continue despite High Court win for opponents

Stonehenge tunnel work plans continue despite High Court win for opponents

Stonehenge tunnel work plans continue despite High Court win for opponents

04 August 2021

Highways England said it will proceed with handing out construction contracts for the road upgrade.


Team GB’s medal haul inspires children to take up skateboarding and BMX bikes

Team GB’s medal haul inspires children to take up skateboarding and BMX bikes

Team GB’s medal haul inspires children to take up skateboarding and BMX bikes

04 August 2021

Nancy, five, has been boarding almost every day after watching the Olympics with her father.


16-year-olds will not need parental consent for Covid jab

16-year-olds will not need parental consent for Covid jab

16-year-olds will not need parental consent for Covid jab

04 August 2021

Vaccination experts have advised that 16 and 17-year-olds should be offered the vaccine.


Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

04 August 2021

Amanda Selby, 15, died after a ‘domestic disturbance’ at a caravan park in North Wales.


Warning over ‘higher than ever’ risk of repeat riots on 10-year anniversary

Warning over ‘higher than ever’ risk of repeat riots on 10-year anniversary

Warning over ‘higher than ever’ risk of repeat riots on 10-year anniversary

04 August 2021

Labour said that due to cuts the number of so-called ‘forgotten families’ had risen since August 2011 .


It is strange that the PM will not meet me – Nicola Sturgeon

It is strange that the PM will not meet me – Nicola Sturgeon

It is strange that the PM will not meet me – Nicola Sturgeon

04 August 2021

Boris Johnson is in Scotland for a two-day visit.


Terrorist said he had changed his ways three days before atrocity, inquest told

Terrorist said he had changed his ways three days before atrocity, inquest told

Terrorist said he had changed his ways three days before atrocity, inquest told

04 August 2021

Sudesh Amman, 20, carried out a knife rampage on Streatham High Road in February 2020.


CPAP reduces need for invasive ventilation of Covid patients – study

CPAP reduces need for invasive ventilation of Covid patients – study

CPAP reduces need for invasive ventilation of Covid patients – study

04 August 2021

Preliminary data from the study also indicates the routine use of high-flow nasal oxygenation should be reconsidered.


Former footballer Benali awarded MBE for raising £1.2m for cancer charity

Former footballer Benali awarded MBE for raising £1.2m for cancer charity

Former footballer Benali awarded MBE for raising £1.2m for cancer charity

04 August 2021

The Princess Royal presented the awards during the St James’s Palace investiture ceremony.


Firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wages

Firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wages

Firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wages

04 August 2021

John Lewis said it was ‘surprised and disappointed’ to be on the Government’s list.


‘Avalanche’ of shifting Government guidance severely impeded schools, heads say

‘Avalanche’ of shifting Government guidance severely impeded schools, heads say

‘Avalanche’ of shifting Government guidance severely impeded schools, heads say

04 August 2021

School leaders had to take phone calls from parents on new policies before they had a chance to read the latest guidance, research found.


Government urged to halt ‘chaotic scenes’ at airports

Government urged to halt ‘chaotic scenes’ at airports

Government urged to halt ‘chaotic scenes’ at airports

04 August 2021

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus issued the plea ahead of the next review of travel lists.


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