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Covid contracts drive Serco to bumper profits and revenues

Covid contracts drive Serco to bumper profits and revenues

Covid contracts drive Serco to bumper profits and revenues

15 November 2021

The company saw shares rise after it upgraded its performance guidance on Monday, as it also benefited from increased immigration work.


Second jabs encouraged for 16 and 17-year-olds with experts confident of safety

Second jabs encouraged for 16 and 17-year-olds with experts confident of safety

Second jabs encouraged for 16 and 17-year-olds with experts confident of safety

15 November 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said he had accepted JCVI advice to offer a second dose of Pfizer to all young people in this age group.


Christmas tree made of 364,481 bricks goes on display at Legoland

Christmas tree made of 364,481 bricks goes on display at Legoland

Christmas tree made of 364,481 bricks goes on display at Legoland

15 November 2021

Visitors will be able to see the tree at the Windsor park from November 27.


Stormont told to revisit Covid certs amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

Stormont told to revisit Covid certs amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

Stormont told to revisit Covid certs amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

15 November 2021

Ambulances were diverted away from Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday night after the emergency department became overwhelmed with patients.


Young women ‘must save an extra £185,000 to reach same retirement income as men’

Young women ‘must save an extra £185,000 to reach same retirement income as men’

Young women ‘must save an extra £185,000 to reach same retirement income as men’

15 November 2021

Lower pay and longer life expectancies which can also lead to higher care costs are behind the shortfall, according to Scottish Widows.


‘Cheap, cynical and disdainful’ driver jailed for running over woman

‘Cheap, cynical and disdainful’ driver jailed for running over woman

‘Cheap, cynical and disdainful’ driver jailed for running over woman

15 November 2021

James Martin, 27, drove away with Stella Frew hanging on to the side of his van.


Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack but ‘motive unclear’

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack but ‘motive unclear’

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack but ‘motive unclear’

15 November 2021

The man who died in the blast made the improvised explosive device.


Over-40s called for Covid-19 booster in bid to save Christmas

Over-40s called for Covid-19 booster in bid to save Christmas

Over-40s called for Covid-19 booster in bid to save Christmas

15 November 2021

Those coming forward will be offered a Pfizer or Moderna booster jab as officials warned of a ‘bumpy few months ahead’.


Johnson: Boosters are best protection against coronavirus ‘blizzard’ this winter

Johnson: Boosters are best protection against coronavirus ‘blizzard’ this winter

Johnson: Boosters are best protection against coronavirus ‘blizzard’ this winter

15 November 2021

Boris Johnson said there was a ‘storm of infection’ swirling in Europe as the Government extended the booster jabs programme.


Queen rests at Windsor with no major public engagements planned for rest of 2021

Queen rests at Windsor with no major public engagements planned for rest of 2021

Queen rests at Windsor with no major public engagements planned for rest of 2021

15 November 2021

The monarch missed the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, with the Palace announcing she had sprained her back.


Where are Covid-19 case rates rising in the UK?

Where are Covid-19 case rates rising in the UK?

Where are Covid-19 case rates rising in the UK?

15 November 2021

Rates are up in most of Scotland and Northern Ireland, along with some parts of England and Wales.


Heathrow cut off from rail and Tube network on Boxing Day

Heathrow cut off from rail and Tube network on Boxing Day

Heathrow cut off from rail and Tube network on Boxing Day

15 November 2021

Public transport options for people travelling to or from the UK’s busiest airport on Boxing Day are limited to buses and coaches.


Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to over-40s in Scotland

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to over-40s in Scotland

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to over-40s in Scotland

15 November 2021

Over-40s will soon be able to book an appointment through the NHS online portal, chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith said.


Prime Minister praises bravery of Liverpool blast taxi driver

Prime Minister praises bravery of Liverpool blast taxi driver

Prime Minister praises bravery of Liverpool blast taxi driver

15 November 2021

The man, named locally as David Perry, acted with ‘incredible presence of mind’, according to Boris Johnson.


Diesel breaks 150p per litre barrier for first time

Diesel breaks 150p per litre barrier for first time

Diesel breaks 150p per litre barrier for first time

15 November 2021

Until last month, the highest average price of diesel was a fraction below 148p per litre, recorded in April 2012.


‘Definitely enough’ turkeys for Christmas, says poultry bosses

‘Definitely enough’ turkeys for Christmas, says poultry bosses

‘Definitely enough’ turkeys for Christmas, says poultry bosses

15 November 2021

The trade body told the BBC that the release of 5,500 visas in September has helped ease labour problems.


Naval base workers in Scotland to take industrial action

Naval base workers in Scotland to take industrial action

Naval base workers in Scotland to take industrial action

15 November 2021

Unite Scotland said around 70% of its members who provide specialist services for the UK’s deterrent submarines will take action.


Directory of events aims to combat older people’s Christmas loneliness

Directory of events aims to combat older people’s Christmas loneliness

Directory of events aims to combat older people’s Christmas loneliness

15 November 2021

Charities, businesses and local community groups can list events taking place between December 18 and January 1.


Accession, coronation and jubilee displays to mark Queen’s Platinum milestone

Accession, coronation and jubilee displays to mark Queen’s Platinum milestone

Accession, coronation and jubilee displays to mark Queen’s Platinum milestone

15 November 2021

The Royal Collection is staging three special exhibitions at royal residences next year in honour of the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.


Labour to force Commons vote on banning MPs’ paid consultancy work

Labour to force Commons vote on banning MPs’ paid consultancy work

Labour to force Commons vote on banning MPs’ paid consultancy work

15 November 2021

Sir Keir Starmer said the party will be tabling a motion for Wednesday’s opposition day debate.


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