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Baroness Floella Benjamin’s own Windrush story arrives on CBeebies

Baroness Floella Benjamin’s own Windrush story arrives on CBeebies

Baroness Floella Benjamin’s own Windrush story arrives on CBeebies

30 September 2020

The book will be read by David Olusoga and will mark the start of Black History Month.


None of the conditions met for negative rates, says Bank’s chief economist

None of the conditions met for negative rates, says Bank’s chief economist

None of the conditions met for negative rates, says Bank’s chief economist

30 September 2020

Andy Haldane said it was likely to be a ‘number of months’ before the Bank’s operational work into negative rates would be finished.


Queen’s condolences to Kuwait over death of Sheikh Sabah

Queen’s condolences to Kuwait over death of Sheikh Sabah

Queen’s condolences to Kuwait over death of Sheikh Sabah

30 September 2020

The monarch recalled the late emir’s state visit to the UK in 2012.


Ministers were warned in May that Covid loans could go to organised crime

Ministers were warned in May that Covid loans could go to organised crime

Ministers were warned in May that Covid loans could go to organised crime

30 September 2020

The risk of fraud in the bounce back loan scheme was ‘very high’, Business Secretary Alok Sharma was told.


It’s a bugs life: New stamps celebrate pollinating insects

It’s a bugs life: New stamps celebrate pollinating insects

It’s a bugs life: New stamps celebrate pollinating insects

30 September 2020

The set of six stamps features insects including the common carder bee, painted lady butterfly and longhorn beetle.


Delirium a key sign of coronavirus in frail, older people – study

Delirium a key sign of coronavirus in frail, older people – study

Delirium a key sign of coronavirus in frail, older people – study

30 September 2020

Researchers say doctors and carers should be aware of the condition as a possible early warning sign of Covid-19.


Great-great-grandmother crafts ‘Knittingale’ hospital to raise funds for NHS

Great-great-grandmother crafts ‘Knittingale’ hospital to raise funds for NHS

Great-great-grandmother crafts ‘Knittingale’ hospital to raise funds for NHS

30 September 2020

Margaret Seaman, 91, used 34 balls of wool to make the masterpiece.


Okapi gives birth to a ‘feisty young calf’ at London Zoo

Okapi gives birth to a ‘feisty young calf’ at London Zoo

Okapi gives birth to a ‘feisty young calf’ at London Zoo

30 September 2020

Oni the okapi has given birth to a healthy baby girl at ZSL London Zoo.


Third of UK population affected as more areas face restrictions

Third of UK population affected as more areas face restrictions

Third of UK population affected as more areas face restrictions

30 September 2020

Local lockdowns will be introduced in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Wrexham from 6pm on Thursday.


Briton who swapped call centre job for astronomy now chasing the aurora

Briton who swapped call centre job for astronomy now chasing the aurora

Briton who swapped call centre job for astronomy now chasing the aurora

30 September 2020

Matt Robinson also offers stargazing advice to celebrities such as Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow.


Around 900 jobs to go as TSB closes 164 bank branches

Around 900 jobs to go as TSB closes 164 bank branches

Around 900 jobs to go as TSB closes 164 bank branches

30 September 2020

The Spanish-owned bank said a ‘significant shift in customer behaviour’ has driven the cuts.


Idea of sending asylum seekers to Ascension Island ‘logistical nightmare’

Idea of sending asylum seekers to Ascension Island ‘logistical nightmare’

Idea of sending asylum seekers to Ascension Island ‘logistical nightmare’

30 September 2020

The idea that asylum seekers could be transferred to the British overseas territory in the South Atlantic has been derided as ‘inhumane’ by critics.


Cabinet minister hints at concessions to calm growing revolt over Covid rules

Cabinet minister hints at concessions to calm growing revolt over Covid rules

Cabinet minister hints at concessions to calm growing revolt over Covid rules

30 September 2020

More than 50 Tory MPs have signalled their intent to rebel amid calls for a vote on future local and national lockdown measures.


Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion

Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion

Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion

30 September 2020

Covert personnel or those in sensitive roles are to be given more detailed guidance from the National Police Chiefs’ Council in the coming days.


Cabinet minister Sharma criticises ‘gotcha’ questions about coronavirus rules

Cabinet minister Sharma criticises ‘gotcha’ questions about coronavirus rules

Cabinet minister Sharma criticises ‘gotcha’ questions about coronavirus rules

30 September 2020

Business Secretary Alok Sharma hit out at ‘quiz show’ questioning about the rules put in place by his Government.


Morrisons creates 1,000 new jobs to expand Amazon Prime service

Morrisons creates 1,000 new jobs to expand Amazon Prime service

Morrisons creates 1,000 new jobs to expand Amazon Prime service

30 September 2020

The supermarket said the roles will be to pick and pack for customers ordering food on the online giant’s platform.


People drank more and smoked less in lockdown, research finds

People drank more and smoked less in lockdown, research finds

People drank more and smoked less in lockdown, research finds

30 September 2020

The study also found that psychological distress increased in lockdown.


William Hill agrees £2.9bn takeover deal with casino giant Caesars

William Hill agrees £2.9bn takeover deal with casino giant Caesars

William Hill agrees £2.9bn takeover deal with casino giant Caesars

30 September 2020

The acquisition values William Hill at 272p per share, which it said represents a 25% premium on the company’s closing price on Thursday.


‘Loser’ fantasy football manager becomes human trophy in creative forfeit

‘Loser’ fantasy football manager becomes human trophy in creative forfeit

‘Loser’ fantasy football manager becomes human trophy in creative forfeit

30 September 2020

Chris Talbot stood for hours on a plinth which read ‘Loser Fantasy Football 2019/20’.


Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs worldwide

Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs worldwide

Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs worldwide

30 September 2020

The oil giant said it will enforce the cuts by the end of 2022.


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