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Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

08 November 2020

The Living Wage Foundation said the new rates will give a ‘boost to hundreds of thousands of UK workers’.


Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

08 November 2020

The health-focused grocer told PA it chose to invest in online operations after home delivery demand spiked in light of Covid-19.


Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

08 November 2020

Ministers need to urgently set out a ‘Plan B’ for A-level and GCSE exams in England in 2021, think tank says.


Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

08 November 2020

Greenpeace expects Boris Johnson to announce a revised date for the policy on Thursday.


How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

08 November 2020

There are some stark differences and striking similarities between the two speeches.


What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

08 November 2020

The result of the US election dominates the nation’s front pages.


Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

08 November 2020

Social media was flooded with responses to Mr Biden’s speech.


In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

08 November 2020

The pair were victorious in a closely fought election.


I may be the first, I won’t be the last: Kamala Harris reflects on historic win

I may be the first, I won’t be the last: Kamala Harris reflects on historic win

I may be the first, I won’t be the last: Kamala Harris reflects on historic win

08 November 2020

The 56-year-old will be the first female, black and Indian-American vice-president.


Drivers say virus crisis has made car access more important, survey finds

Drivers say virus crisis has made car access more important, survey finds

Drivers say virus crisis has made car access more important, survey finds

08 November 2020

The RAC poll of more than 3,000 motorists indicated 68% think a car is ‘essential’ for carrying items such as shopping.


Joe Biden pledges to be a president ‘who seeks to unify’

Joe Biden pledges to be a president ‘who seeks to unify’

Joe Biden pledges to be a president ‘who seeks to unify’

08 November 2020

Mr Biden will become the 46th President of the United States.


World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden

World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden

World waits for victory speech from US President-elect Joe Biden

07 November 2020

Many Americans have taken to the streets to express their joy at Mr Biden’s win.


Covid pandemic has made World War Three a risk, says UK defence chief

Covid pandemic has made World War Three a risk, says UK defence chief

Covid pandemic has made World War Three a risk, says UK defence chief

07 November 2020

General Sir Nick Carter made the comments in an interview to mark Remembrance Sunday.


Teacher Jill Biden to succeed ex-model Melania Trump as First Lady

Teacher Jill Biden to succeed ex-model Melania Trump as First Lady

Teacher Jill Biden to succeed ex-model Melania Trump as First Lady

07 November 2020

The next First Lady refers to herself as a ‘lifelong educator, military mother, grandmother, sister, author, and wife’.


Americans hold spontaneous celebrations after Biden victory

Americans hold spontaneous celebrations after Biden victory

Americans hold spontaneous celebrations after Biden victory

07 November 2020

Joe Biden supporters gathered in New York’s Times Square with pots and pans to celebrate the election victory.


Rashford ‘proud’ after Government U-turn on free school meals at Christmas

Rashford ‘proud’ after Government U-turn on free school meals at Christmas

Rashford ‘proud’ after Government U-turn on free school meals at Christmas

07 November 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson rang the England footballer to tell him of the £170 million winter grant investment.


What next for Donald Trump?

What next for Donald Trump?

What next for Donald Trump?

07 November 2020

The tycoon may yet return to our TV screens as there have been suggestions he could launch a channel to rival Fox.


President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal

President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal

President-elect Joe Biden: It’s time for America to unite and heal

07 November 2020

Mr Biden said he is ‘honoured’ that the US has chosen him to lead the country.


Mindy Kaling leads celebrations as Kamala Harris makes history

Mindy Kaling leads celebrations as Kamala Harris makes history

Mindy Kaling leads celebrations as Kamala Harris makes history

07 November 2020

The California senator will be the first female, black and Asian American vice president.


In Pictures: All change as US gets ready to welcome new president

In Pictures: All change as US gets ready to welcome new president

In Pictures: All change as US gets ready to welcome new president

07 November 2020

Four days on from election night, Joe Biden has been called as the winner of the US election.


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