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UK economy will bounce back faster thanks to vaccine boost – fiscal watchdog

UK economy will bounce back faster thanks to vaccine boost – fiscal watchdog

UK economy will bounce back faster thanks to vaccine boost – fiscal watchdog

03 March 2021

The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts the economy will recover to pre-crisis level by the middle of next year.


The Duke of Edinburgh is ‘slightly improving’ in hospital, Camilla says

The Duke of Edinburgh is ‘slightly improving’ in hospital, Camilla says

The Duke of Edinburgh is ‘slightly improving’ in hospital, Camilla says

03 March 2021

Philip has spent 15 nights in hospital after being admitted on February 16.


Business rates holiday extended to June before two-thirds discount

Business rates holiday extended to June before two-thirds discount

Business rates holiday extended to June before two-thirds discount

03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told MPs that current VAT cuts for hospitality firms will also be extended for another six months.


Rishi Sunak sets out plan to hike corporation tax in his Budget

Rishi Sunak sets out plan to hike corporation tax in his Budget

Rishi Sunak sets out plan to hike corporation tax in his Budget

03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he had to be ‘honest’ about the challenges facing the nation’s finances.


Dominic Raab raises Harry Dunn case with US counterpart ahead of court hearing

Dominic Raab raises Harry Dunn case with US counterpart ahead of court hearing

Dominic Raab raises Harry Dunn case with US counterpart ahead of court hearing

03 March 2021

The Prime Minister said the UK Government continues to raise the case ‘at the highest level’.


Government to back new business loans of up to £10m

Government to back new business loans of up to £10m

Government to back new business loans of up to £10m

03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Recovery Loan Scheme will be open until the end of the year.


Venison donated to food banks amid drop in restaurant demand

Venison donated to food banks amid drop in restaurant demand

Venison donated to food banks amid drop in restaurant demand

03 March 2021

The Country Food Trust has secured 34 tonnes of wild venison to distribute to charities and food banks across the UK.


Rishi Sunak: economic recovery will be ‘swifter and more sustained’

Rishi Sunak: economic recovery will be ‘swifter and more sustained’

Rishi Sunak: economic recovery will be ‘swifter and more sustained’

03 March 2021

The Chancellor said the economy will recover to pre-pandemic levels by the middle of 2022.


Fresh idea as Amazon to open UK store without tills

Fresh idea as Amazon to open UK store without tills

Fresh idea as Amazon to open UK store without tills

03 March 2021

The retail giant will launch the first in a wave of stores on Thursday as it opens the doors to its first Amazon Fresh shop in Europe.


Boris Johnson claims aid cuts are in line with the priorities of Britons

Boris Johnson claims aid cuts are in line with the priorities of Britons

Boris Johnson claims aid cuts are in line with the priorities of Britons

03 March 2021

The Prime Minister also criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for using his six questions to focus on the humanitarian disaster in Yemen.


Budget live: Chancellor sets out his spending plans

Budget live: Chancellor sets out his spending plans

Budget live: Chancellor sets out his spending plans

03 March 2021

Rishi Sunak has pledged to do ‘whatever it takes’ to help people and businesses through the coronavirus crisis.


Tenfold increase in carbon cuts needed to meet Paris climate goals, says study

Tenfold increase in carbon cuts needed to meet Paris climate goals, says study

Tenfold increase in carbon cuts needed to meet Paris climate goals, says study

03 March 2021

Research suggests growth in fossil fuel carbon emissions was already faltering before the pandemic saw emissions tumble.


Lack of Government support ‘heartbreaking’, says royal wedding dressmaker

Lack of Government support ‘heartbreaking’, says royal wedding dressmaker

Lack of Government support ‘heartbreaking’, says royal wedding dressmaker

03 March 2021

Chloe Savage previously worked on two royal wedding gowns but said she has been excluded from Government support during the pandemic.


‘European countries need to get on with using AstraZeneca vaccine to save lives’

‘European countries need to get on with using AstraZeneca vaccine to save lives’

‘European countries need to get on with using AstraZeneca vaccine to save lives’

03 March 2021

New research adds to other studies showing that both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca jabs have a dramatic effect on severe disease.


Meghan accused of bullying royal staff and driving out two aides

Meghan accused of bullying royal staff and driving out two aides

Meghan accused of bullying royal staff and driving out two aides

03 March 2021

But a spokesman for the Duchess of Sussex described the allegations as the ‘latest attack on her character’.


Bereavement services have had little extra funding during pandemic – charity

Bereavement services have had little extra funding during pandemic – charity

Bereavement services have had little extra funding during pandemic – charity

03 March 2021

Independent Age said there is ‘no clear responsibility’ for providing or commissioning local bereavement services in England.


Special post boxes mark World Book Day

Special post boxes mark World Book Day

Special post boxes mark World Book Day

03 March 2021

Authors and illustrators of children’s books are being honoured with the unique designs.


Sunak prepares to unleash ‘fiscal firepower’ in his Budget

Sunak prepares to unleash ‘fiscal firepower’ in his Budget

Sunak prepares to unleash ‘fiscal firepower’ in his Budget

03 March 2021

The Chancellor will set out how he hopes to secure an economic recovery while setting a course to bring finances back under control.


Universities could face threat of strikes over rise in pension contributions

Universities could face threat of strikes over rise in pension contributions

Universities could face threat of strikes over rise in pension contributions

03 March 2021

More staff could be priced out of their pension scheme amid changes being put forward by the Universities Superannuation Scheme, sector leaders warn.


I did not want to ‘get’ Salmond, insists Sturgeon as she rejects plot claim

I did not want to ‘get’ Salmond, insists Sturgeon as she rejects plot claim

I did not want to ‘get’ Salmond, insists Sturgeon as she rejects plot claim

03 March 2021

The First Minister has rubbished the ‘suggestion that anyone acted with malice or as part of a plot’ against her predecessor.


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