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Sir James Dyson donates £100,000 Daily Mail libel payout to charity

Sir James Dyson donates £100,000 Daily Mail libel payout to charity

Sir James Dyson donates £100,000 Daily Mail libel payout to charity

10 December 2020

The billionaire inventor and his wife sued Associated Newspapers Limited over an article about a dispute with their former housekeeper.


UK companies face Brexit chaos, deal or no-deal

UK companies face Brexit chaos, deal or no-deal

UK companies face Brexit chaos, deal or no-deal

10 December 2020

Tariff codes have not yet been published so firms cannot complete customs paperwork or factor in how expensive it will be to import and export goods.


Independent food banks giving out 13,000 emergency food parcels a week

Independent food banks giving out 13,000 emergency food parcels a week

Independent food banks giving out 13,000 emergency food parcels a week

10 December 2020

They have seen a further rise in demand since October and anticipate a spike in the run up to Christmas.


Mothers blamed for loss of children, review into baby deaths at NHS trust says

Mothers blamed for loss of children, review into baby deaths at NHS trust says

Mothers blamed for loss of children, review into baby deaths at NHS trust says

10 December 2020

The initial findings from the inquiry into baby deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust were published on Thursday.


More people waiting longer than a year for NHS treatment

More people waiting longer than a year for NHS treatment

More people waiting longer than a year for NHS treatment

10 December 2020

Far more people had been waiting more than 52 weeks for treatment in October than at the same point last year.


Salmond airport allegations reported to SNP Westminster leader in 2009

Salmond airport allegations reported to SNP Westminster leader in 2009

Salmond airport allegations reported to SNP Westminster leader in 2009

10 December 2020

Angus Robertson said he accepted the former first minister’s denials of acting inappropriately.


Tennis star Zverev reaches agreement after dispute with management company

Tennis star Zverev reaches agreement after dispute with management company

Tennis star Zverev reaches agreement after dispute with management company

10 December 2020

The German had sued Ace Group International and made a claim of ‘unlawful restraint of trade’.


£400m to support Northern Ireland after end of transition period

£400m to support Northern Ireland after end of transition period

£400m to support Northern Ireland after end of transition period

10 December 2020

The financial package is aimed at supporting businesses to operate after the transition period, the Northern Ireland Office said.


‘Light in darkness’: Jewish community adapts for pandemic-hit Hanukkah

‘Light in darkness’: Jewish community adapts for pandemic-hit Hanukkah

‘Light in darkness’: Jewish community adapts for pandemic-hit Hanukkah

10 December 2020

Socially distanced menorah lightings and activity boxes are the reality in 2020.


Police reopen investigation into murder of taxi driver in 1979

Police reopen investigation into murder of taxi driver in 1979

Police reopen investigation into murder of taxi driver in 1979

10 December 2020

John ‘Jack’ Armstrong’s bloodstained taxi was found abandoned on a Bridgend industrial estate in 1979.


Baby deaths inquiry urges immediate nationwide action to improve maternity care

Baby deaths inquiry urges immediate nationwide action to improve maternity care

Baby deaths inquiry urges immediate nationwide action to improve maternity care

10 December 2020

Former senior midwife Donna Ockenden is looking into 1,862 cases at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.


The Ockenden Review: What are the recommendations to improve maternity care?

The Ockenden Review: What are the recommendations to improve maternity care?

The Ockenden Review: What are the recommendations to improve maternity care?

10 December 2020

An initial probe into baby deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust identified seven ‘immediate and essential actions’ and 27 local recommendations.


Dowden outlines hopes for ‘full return’ of fans to sports stadiums next year

Dowden outlines hopes for ‘full return’ of fans to sports stadiums next year

Dowden outlines hopes for ‘full return’ of fans to sports stadiums next year

10 December 2020

The Culture Secretary expressed his ambitions as he was pressed to ensure the 2021 Rugby League World Cup takes place in England next October.


Brussels steps up no-deal planning as deadline on UK-EU trade talks looms

Brussels steps up no-deal planning as deadline on UK-EU trade talks looms

Brussels steps up no-deal planning as deadline on UK-EU trade talks looms

10 December 2020

Negotiations on a trade deal are expected to conclude one way or the other at the end of the weekend.


Tesco chairman warns of price hikes and temporary shortages in no-deal Brexit

Tesco chairman warns of price hikes and temporary shortages in no-deal Brexit

Tesco chairman warns of price hikes and temporary shortages in no-deal Brexit

10 December 2020

John Allan also said shoppers could turn to buying UK-produced items when imported goods jump in price.


Grandfather tells lifeboat crew ‘I owe you everything’, 50 years after rescue

Grandfather tells lifeboat crew ‘I owe you everything’, 50 years after rescue

Grandfather tells lifeboat crew ‘I owe you everything’, 50 years after rescue

10 December 2020

Martin Stephen nearly died after leaping into the sea to try and save his young cousin.


Post-Brexit trade talks unlikely to be extended beyond Sunday – Raab

Post-Brexit trade talks unlikely to be extended beyond Sunday – Raab

Post-Brexit trade talks unlikely to be extended beyond Sunday – Raab

10 December 2020

The Foreign Secretary has called for ‘flexibility’ from the EU in order to strike a deal.


Deal agreed to end two rail franchises

Deal agreed to end two rail franchises

Deal agreed to end two rail franchises

10 December 2020

Parent company FirstGroup said it has reached a deal with the Department for Transport on what payments are required to end two existing contracts.


UK economic growth slows sharply in October as restrictions bite

UK economic growth slows sharply in October as restrictions bite

UK economic growth slows sharply in October as restrictions bite

10 December 2020

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.4% month on month in October.


UK and Singapore sign free trade deal

UK and Singapore sign free trade deal

UK and Singapore sign free trade deal

10 December 2020

It comes amid tense negotations in Brussels to salvage the chances of a post-Brexit trade pact.


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