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Johnson pulls out of planned trip after family member tests positive for Covid

Johnson pulls out of planned trip after family member tests positive for Covid

Johnson pulls out of planned trip after family member tests positive for Covid

13 January 2022

The Prime Minister would have faced questions about his attendance at a Downing Street event in May 2020 on the visit.


Rees-Mogg ‘wrong’ to call Douglas Ross a lightweight, says former MSP

Rees-Mogg ‘wrong’ to call Douglas Ross a lightweight, says former MSP

Rees-Mogg ‘wrong’ to call Douglas Ross a lightweight, says former MSP

13 January 2022

Adam Tomkins suggested some ‘serious thinking’ should be done about the links between the Tory party north and south of the border.


Truss says ‘deal to be done’ on Northern Ireland Protocol as she meets Sefcovic

Truss says ‘deal to be done’ on Northern Ireland Protocol as she meets Sefcovic

Truss says ‘deal to be done’ on Northern Ireland Protocol as she meets Sefcovic

13 January 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is having her first face-to-face meeting with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic over Brexit issues.


Halfords sales ease as Omicron keeps shoppers away

Halfords sales ease as Omicron keeps shoppers away

Halfords sales ease as Omicron keeps shoppers away

13 January 2022

The retailer said its Autocentres performed strongly but store sales eased in December as the rise in Omicron rates deterred shoppers.


Drinker numbers drop over Christmas at All Bar One owner due to Omicron

Drinker numbers drop over Christmas at All Bar One owner due to Omicron

Drinker numbers drop over Christmas at All Bar One owner due to Omicron

13 January 2022

M&B, which also owns the Harvester chain, said it is also facing a surge in costs due to higher wages and soaring energy prices.


Freight train derailment blocks high-speed passenger services

Freight train derailment blocks high-speed passenger services

Freight train derailment blocks high-speed passenger services

13 January 2022

Network Rail said the ‘low-speed’ derailment happened at the Hoo Junction depot between Gravesend and Strood in Kent in the early hours of Thursday.


Fashion shoppers return to M&S as retailer hails ‘strong’ Christmas

Fashion shoppers return to M&S as retailer hails ‘strong’ Christmas

Fashion shoppers return to M&S as retailer hails ‘strong’ Christmas

13 January 2022

Bosses said group sales rose by 8.6% to £3.27 billion over the 13 weeks to January 1, compared with pre-pandemic levels.


Asos takes a hit from Omicron as supply chain costs soar

Asos takes a hit from Omicron as supply chain costs soar

Asos takes a hit from Omicron as supply chain costs soar

13 January 2022

The online fashion giant said sales in the UK held up but its European division suffered as lockdowns were imposed in various countries.


Tesco keeps on 13,000 temporary workers due to surging Omicron absences

Tesco keeps on 13,000 temporary workers due to surging Omicron absences

Tesco keeps on 13,000 temporary workers due to surging Omicron absences

13 January 2022

The supermarket giant increased its earnings outlook as it posted a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales over the six weeks to January 8.


Brian Wilson and Gene Simmons lead tributes to ‘iconic’ singer Ronnie Spector

Brian Wilson and Gene Simmons lead tributes to ‘iconic’ singer Ronnie Spector

Brian Wilson and Gene Simmons lead tributes to ‘iconic’ singer Ronnie Spector

13 January 2022

The Ronettes singer’s famous friends described her as a ‘special person’ and said her spirit would ‘live on forever’.


Andrew accuser wants resolution ‘that vindicates her and other victims’

Andrew accuser wants resolution ‘that vindicates her and other victims’

Andrew accuser wants resolution ‘that vindicates her and other victims’

13 January 2022

It comes as a legal expert said the episode threatened to set off a ‘constitutional crisis’ which could engulf the royal family.


Boris Johnson bruised in the press following lockdown party apology

Boris Johnson bruised in the press following lockdown party apology

Boris Johnson bruised in the press following lockdown party apology

13 January 2022

The Prime Minister has again been resoundingly lambasted in the national papers.


Fewer mercy killings could be brought to court under proposed new legal guidance

Fewer mercy killings could be brought to court under proposed new legal guidance

Fewer mercy killings could be brought to court under proposed new legal guidance

13 January 2022

Consultation on draft guidance launches on Friday and is due to conclude in April.


Jason Momoa announces he and Lisa Bonet are separating

Jason Momoa announces he and Lisa Bonet are separating

Jason Momoa announces he and Lisa Bonet are separating

13 January 2022

The Aquaman star said the couple are sharing the news so they can go about their lives ‘with dignity’.


Social care providers ‘turning away new care requests and closed to admissions’

Social care providers ‘turning away new care requests and closed to admissions’

Social care providers ‘turning away new care requests and closed to admissions’

13 January 2022

Members on the frontline are describing the situation as ‘grim, difficult and relentless’, the National Care Forum said.


What the papers say – January 13

What the papers say – January 13

What the papers say – January 13

13 January 2022

The front pages focus on the fallout from the Prime Minister’s admission yesterday and movement in a civil case against the Duke of York.


Boris Johnson’s future as PM hangs in balance amid resignation calls

Boris Johnson’s future as PM hangs in balance amid resignation calls

Boris Johnson’s future as PM hangs in balance amid resignation calls

13 January 2022

Cabinet ministers and No 10 repeatedly said it would be for Sue Gray to establish the facts.


Dog feared close to death happy and healthy after shedding half his bodyweight

Dog feared close to death happy and healthy after shedding half his bodyweight

Dog feared close to death happy and healthy after shedding half his bodyweight

12 January 2022

Nine-year-old springer spaniel Philip could barely walk but now has found a love for swimming.


Man arrested after statue at BBC headquarters attacked with a hammer

Man arrested after statue at BBC headquarters attacked with a hammer

Man arrested after statue at BBC headquarters attacked with a hammer

12 January 2022

The figures, depicting Prospero and Ariel from Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, were installed in 1933.


Nurses and midwives call for delay to mandatory jab plans

Nurses and midwives call for delay to mandatory jab plans

Nurses and midwives call for delay to mandatory jab plans

12 January 2022

Dismissing nursing staff during crisis would be ‘self-sabotage’, the Royal College of Nursing says as it called for the new policy to be delayed


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