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PM confirms Santa ‘ready and raring to go’ in letter to eight-year-old

PM confirms Santa ‘ready and raring to go’ in letter to eight-year-old

PM confirms Santa ‘ready and raring to go’ in letter to eight-year-old

25 November 2020

Boris Johnson said that he had received “lots of letters” on the subject of Father Christmas.


Restaurants and cafes claim £849m for 160 million Eat Out to Help Out meals

Restaurants and cafes claim £849m for 160 million Eat Out to Help Out meals

Restaurants and cafes claim £849m for 160 million Eat Out to Help Out meals

25 November 2020

HMRC has announced more than 49,000 businesses made claims by the end of September.


Budget watchdog to reveal ‘sobering’ impact of coronavirus on economy

Budget watchdog to reveal ‘sobering’ impact of coronavirus on economy

Budget watchdog to reveal ‘sobering’ impact of coronavirus on economy

25 November 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review will be delivered against a grim economic backdrop and soaring Government borrowing.


Co-op expanding use of robots to deliver goods

Co-op expanding use of robots to deliver goods

Co-op expanding use of robots to deliver goods

25 November 2020

The retail giant has plans to use up to 300 robots by the end of next year.


Twitter to relaunch verification process in ‘early 2021’

Twitter to relaunch verification process in ‘early 2021’

Twitter to relaunch verification process in ‘early 2021’

25 November 2020

The process for getting a blue tick is being revamped.


Fifth of offences during and after lockdown involved domestic abuse

Fifth of offences during and after lockdown involved domestic abuse

Fifth of offences during and after lockdown involved domestic abuse

25 November 2020

Police recorded more than a quarter of a million domestic abuse-related offences over April to June, official figures show.


What is a miscarriage and how common are they?

What is a miscarriage and how common are they?

What is a miscarriage and how common are they?

25 November 2020

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she lost an unborn baby during the summer.


North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform

North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform

North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform

25 November 2020

‘We need to be more representative of the communities we serve,’ a force spokesperson said.


Competitions launched to conserve world-famous Highgate Cemetery

Competitions launched to conserve world-famous Highgate Cemetery

Competitions launched to conserve world-famous Highgate Cemetery

25 November 2020

The site where famous figures including Karl Marx are laid to rest is threatened by self-seeded diseased trees, climate change and extreme weather.


Coronavirus mutations not speeding up spread, say scientists

Coronavirus mutations not speeding up spread, say scientists

Coronavirus mutations not speeding up spread, say scientists

25 November 2020

But they warned the genetic changes must continue to be monitored, particularly as vaccines are rolled out.


Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’

Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’

Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’

25 November 2020

The cross-Channel rail operator claimed it is being treated unfairly after the aviation sector was given more financial support by the Government.


Harry and Meghan had shared dreams of adding to their family

Harry and Meghan had shared dreams of adding to their family

Harry and Meghan had shared dreams of adding to their family

25 November 2020

The duke once said he hoped to have a maximum of two children for the sake of the planet.


B&Q owner buys online traders app to help resolve DIY disasters

B&Q owner buys online traders app to help resolve DIY disasters

B&Q owner buys online traders app to help resolve DIY disasters

25 November 2020

Kingfisher has spent 10 million euros (£8.9 million) on home improvement business NeedHelp.


Wales’ First Minister wades into I’m A Celebrity controversy

Wales’ First Minister wades into I’m A Celebrity controversy

Wales’ First Minister wades into I’m A Celebrity controversy

25 November 2020

The show has defended its use of bugs, saying all insects used during the programme are ‘non-invasive species’.


Duchess of Sussex reveals miscarriage heartache

Duchess of Sussex reveals miscarriage heartache

Duchess of Sussex reveals miscarriage heartache

25 November 2020

Meghan said in an article for the New York Times that she lost her second child in July.


Timetable for British Gas strike ballot announced

Timetable for British Gas strike ballot announced

Timetable for British Gas strike ballot announced

25 November 2020

Workers will start voting next week and industrial action could start on New Year’s Eve, the GMB union warns.


Governments in early talks with banknote maker over vaccine security

Governments in early talks with banknote maker over vaccine security

Governments in early talks with banknote maker over vaccine security

25 November 2020

De La Rue said it had received tentative approaches but it was too early to say what would be required.


AA avoids breakdown with formal bid for firm

AA avoids breakdown with formal bid for firm

AA avoids breakdown with formal bid for firm

25 November 2020

TowerBrook Capital and Warburg Pincus formalised a 35p-a-share offer on Wednesday.


Teenager admits dangerous driving after 180mph motorbike chase

Teenager admits dangerous driving after 180mph motorbike chase

Teenager admits dangerous driving after 180mph motorbike chase

25 November 2020

Marian Vasilica Dragoi jumped red lights and rode on the wrong side of the road in north London in May.


Huge rise in Islamist and far-right propaganda during lockdown

Huge rise in Islamist and far-right propaganda during lockdown

Huge rise in Islamist and far-right propaganda during lockdown

25 November 2020

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue said extremists have tried to take advantage of the ‘chaos and uncertainty’.


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