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Changing rules for pubs causing major economic damage, says Wetherspoon boss

Changing rules for pubs causing major economic damage, says Wetherspoon boss

Changing rules for pubs causing major economic damage, says Wetherspoon boss

16 December 2021

Tim Martin calls for measures to help pubs through the renewed virus crisis.


Northern Ireland’s booster drive to accelerate further next week

Northern Ireland’s booster drive to accelerate further next week

Northern Ireland’s booster drive to accelerate further next week

16 December 2021

Over-18s will be able to get jabbed at health trust vaccination hubs from Monday.


MP likens Chris Whitty’s advice to living in a ‘public health socialist state’

MP likens Chris Whitty’s advice to living in a ‘public health socialist state’

MP likens Chris Whitty’s advice to living in a ‘public health socialist state’

16 December 2021

Tory MP Joy Morrissey quickly deleted a tweet in which she said the expert should defer to elected politicians.


Economic growth slows to 10-month low as Omicron makes customers stay home

Economic growth slows to 10-month low as Omicron makes customers stay home

Economic growth slows to 10-month low as Omicron makes customers stay home

16 December 2021

Households have spent a lot less on services so far in December


Full-fibre broadband now available to eight million homes, says Ofcom

Full-fibre broadband now available to eight million homes, says Ofcom

Full-fibre broadband now available to eight million homes, says Ofcom

16 December 2021

The regulator’s Connected Nations report, however, shows only about a quarter of those have so far upgraded to the faster connection.


Scrap first class carriages until rail services improve, mayor demands

Scrap first class carriages until rail services improve, mayor demands

Scrap first class carriages until rail services improve, mayor demands

16 December 2021

Andy Burnham said he ‘can’t see a justification’ for only allowing passengers who buy more expensive tickets to use the compartments on packed trains.


Mandatory jabs could see mass exodus of dentists – poll

Mandatory jabs could see mass exodus of dentists – poll

Mandatory jabs could see mass exodus of dentists – poll

16 December 2021

Leading dentists are concerned the move could impact on patient care.


Rusting Tyne Bridge symbol of Tory ‘austerity’, council says

Rusting Tyne Bridge symbol of Tory ‘austerity’, council says

Rusting Tyne Bridge symbol of Tory ‘austerity’, council says

16 December 2021

The national landmark has not been fully repainted for more than 20 years and looks in a poor state of repair.


France toughens rules for travellers from UK due to Omicron fears

France toughens rules for travellers from UK due to Omicron fears

France toughens rules for travellers from UK due to Omicron fears

16 December 2021

Tourism and business trips will be limited and French travellers are being dissuaded from visiting Britain.


‘Snow White’ apples and bold colours forecast to brighten up gardens in 2022

‘Snow White’ apples and bold colours forecast to brighten up gardens in 2022

‘Snow White’ apples and bold colours forecast to brighten up gardens in 2022

16 December 2021

The Royal Horticultural Society has revealed its predictions for what will be popular among gardeners next year.


Government urged to ‘hammer out’ hospitality deal as socialising discouraged

Government urged to ‘hammer out’ hospitality deal as socialising discouraged

Government urged to ‘hammer out’ hospitality deal as socialising discouraged

16 December 2021

Labour said businesses need more support after Professor Chris Whitty suggested people prioritise events that ‘really matter to them’.


Sentence for murdered toddler’s mother ‘doesn’t sound enough’ says care minister

Sentence for murdered toddler’s mother ‘doesn’t sound enough’ says care minister

Sentence for murdered toddler’s mother ‘doesn’t sound enough’ says care minister

16 December 2021

Gillian Keegan suggested the Attorney General could ask for Frankie Smith’s eight-year sentence for allowing Star Hobson’s death to be reviewed.


Pubs and restaurants pleading for support as cancellations mount

Pubs and restaurants pleading for support as cancellations mount

Pubs and restaurants pleading for support as cancellations mount

16 December 2021

UKHospitality said sales across the sector have already plunged by more than a third over the last 10 days.


Negative test result needed for everyone attending Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events

Negative test result needed for everyone attending Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events

Negative test result needed for everyone attending Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events

16 December 2021

Organisers said safety is at the heart of what they do.


Police consider appeal against Katie Price drink-drive suspended sentence

Police consider appeal against Katie Price drink-drive suspended sentence

Police consider appeal against Katie Price drink-drive suspended sentence

16 December 2021

The 43-year-old was handed a 16-week suspended sentence at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Domino’s ends long-running dispute with franchise partners

Domino’s ends long-running dispute with franchise partners

Domino’s ends long-running dispute with franchise partners

16 December 2021

The pizza chain said franchisees will open more stores across the UK in return for a £20m investment from the company.


Heathrow given green light to raise passenger charges by more than 50%

Heathrow given green light to raise passenger charges by more than 50%

Heathrow given green light to raise passenger charges by more than 50%

16 December 2021

The Civil Aviation Authority said the increase ‘reflects the uncertainty of the recovery of passenger volumes from the pandemic’.


What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

What the papers say – December 16

16 December 2021

The front pages are led by calls to rein in Christmas celebrations in an effort to combat the spread of the Omicron variant.


Content cuts to help keep BBC on track to save £1 billion a year

Content cuts to help keep BBC on track to save £1 billion a year

Content cuts to help keep BBC on track to save £1 billion a year

16 December 2021

The BBC has increased the volume of repeats shown across their three main television channels, a National Audit Office report said.


Sabina Nessa murder accused due to enter plea in court

Sabina Nessa murder accused due to enter plea in court

Sabina Nessa murder accused due to enter plea in court

16 December 2021

Koci Selamaj, 36, allegedly travelled to London from his home in Eastbourne.


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