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Lords committee warns of ‘void’ in policy towards China

Lords committee warns of ‘void’ in policy towards China

Lords committee warns of ‘void’ in policy towards China

09 September 2021

The committee said the Government needed to lay out how it would make decisions on China when economic considerations clashed with the UK’s values.


First September Chelsea Flower Show features pumpkins, dahlias and seed-heads

First September Chelsea Flower Show features pumpkins, dahlias and seed-heads

First September Chelsea Flower Show features pumpkins, dahlias and seed-heads

09 September 2021

The one-time switch for the world-famous flower show from its usual May dates has happened as a result of the pandemic.


Vaccine passports planned for some events in Scotland from October 1

Vaccine passports planned for some events in Scotland from October 1

Vaccine passports planned for some events in Scotland from October 1

09 September 2021

The Scottish Government hope the use of vaccine passports will increase uptake among reluctant Scots.


Covid vaccine scientist wins prestigious business award

Covid vaccine scientist wins prestigious business award

Covid vaccine scientist wins prestigious business award

09 September 2021

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert was given the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot in honour of her work.


Failings at private hospital where three people died, report finds

Failings at private hospital where three people died, report finds

Failings at private hospital where three people died, report finds

09 September 2021

The hospital closed earlier this year.


Escaped cow halts motorway traffic

Escaped cow halts motorway traffic

Escaped cow halts motorway traffic

09 September 2021

The animal made its way on to the M25 after escaping from a nearby field.


Sharp rise in businesses that struggle to find staff

Sharp rise in businesses that struggle to find staff

Sharp rise in businesses that struggle to find staff

09 September 2021

More than one in eight businesses said they are finding it harder than usual to fill vacancies.


Under-fire Education Secretary calls on universities to bring nation together

Under-fire Education Secretary calls on universities to bring nation together

Under-fire Education Secretary calls on universities to bring nation together

09 September 2021

Speaking remotely at a conference for university leaders, Gavin Williamson said some were “manufacturing” offences from the past.


Officers reunited with baby they delivered in the street

Officers reunited with baby they delivered in the street

Officers reunited with baby they delivered in the street

09 September 2021

The officers were on regular patrols in Southwark when they realised they would need to deliver the baby in the street.


Arrest made after petrol station staff hide from knifeman

Arrest made after petrol station staff hide from knifeman

Arrest made after petrol station staff hide from knifeman

09 September 2021

One person was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.


Some 1.6 million remained on furlough as scheme wound down

Some 1.6 million remained on furlough as scheme wound down

Some 1.6 million remained on furlough as scheme wound down

09 September 2021

With the return of many young workers, people over the age of 65 are now most likely to be furloughed.


DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘within weeks’ in protest at Irish Sea border

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘within weeks’ in protest at Irish Sea border

DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘within weeks’ in protest at Irish Sea border

09 September 2021

Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party was also immediately withdrawing from north-south political institutions on the island of Ireland.


Costa Coffee staff to get 5% pay rise

Costa Coffee staff to get 5% pay rise

Costa Coffee staff to get 5% pay rise

09 September 2021

The chain is also creating 2,000 jobs.


Archbishop reveals personal sacrifices in combat against climate change

Archbishop reveals personal sacrifices in combat against climate change

Archbishop reveals personal sacrifices in combat against climate change

09 September 2021

Justin Welby has made changes to his own lifestyle.


Scottish hospitality firms concerned about lack of detail on Covid passports

Scottish hospitality firms concerned about lack of detail on Covid passports

Scottish hospitality firms concerned about lack of detail on Covid passports

09 September 2021

The head of UK Hospitality Scotland has said businesses were still waiting to hear how the Covid certification scheme will work.


Scuba-diving couple take the plunge with underwater wedding

Scuba-diving couple take the plunge with underwater wedding

Scuba-diving couple take the plunge with underwater wedding

09 September 2021

Lisa Huggins and Christopher Jackson said the aquatic arrangement meant they could ‘keep the numbers down’ in terms of guests.


NHS waiting list hits new record high

NHS waiting list hits new record high

NHS waiting list hits new record high

09 September 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said he was warned the NHS waiting list could reach 13 million as he pledged to tackle waits.


McDonald’s launches first plant-based burger in UK and Ireland

McDonald’s launches first plant-based burger in UK and Ireland

McDonald’s launches first plant-based burger in UK and Ireland

09 September 2021

The fast food giant will trial the new £3.49 McPlant in 10 restaurants in Coventry from September 29 and a further 250 outlets from October 13.


Scientific discovery could raise the number of people surviving cancer

Scientific discovery could raise the number of people surviving cancer

Scientific discovery could raise the number of people surviving cancer

09 September 2021

Immunotherapy helps the patient’s own body find and destroy cancer cells.


‘Highly unlikely’ that Williamson’s sportsman mix-up was racist, says minister

‘Highly unlikely’ that Williamson’s sportsman mix-up was racist, says minister

‘Highly unlikely’ that Williamson’s sportsman mix-up was racist, says minister

09 September 2021

Care minister Helen Whately said she could not believe the Education Secretary was racist.


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