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Ministers seek legal advice on halting expansion of NI port checks

Ministers seek legal advice on halting expansion of NI port checks

Ministers seek legal advice on halting expansion of NI port checks

11 September 2020

The prospect of stopping construction of the facilities prompted angry exchanges at a Stormont Executive meeting on Thursday.


More Spitting Image puppets unveiled ahead of the show’s return

More Spitting Image puppets unveiled ahead of the show’s return

More Spitting Image puppets unveiled ahead of the show’s return

11 September 2020

Famous faces including the Queen and Kim Kardashian will appear in puppet form in the revived series.


Businesses ‘frustrated’ over Northern Ireland’s localised Covid-19 restrictions

Businesses ‘frustrated’ over Northern Ireland’s localised Covid-19 restrictions

Businesses ‘frustrated’ over Northern Ireland’s localised Covid-19 restrictions

11 September 2020

Measures limiting social interaction between households amid soaring Covid-19 infection rates in areas like Belfast and Ballymena were announced.


Dozens of migrants arrive in Dover amid calm conditions in Channel

Dozens of migrants arrive in Dover amid calm conditions in Channel

Dozens of migrants arrive in Dover amid calm conditions in Channel

11 September 2020

At least 40 suspected migrants were seen being brought into the busy Kent port on Friday aboard Border Force patrol boats.


Heathrow blames quarantine rules for 82% fall in demand last month

Heathrow blames quarantine rules for 82% fall in demand last month

Heathrow blames quarantine rules for 82% fall in demand last month

11 September 2020

Just 1.4 million people travelled through the airport in August, compared with 7.7 million during the same month in 2019.


Families welcome minehunter crew home as vessel completes three-year deployment

Families welcome minehunter crew home as vessel completes three-year deployment

Families welcome minehunter crew home as vessel completes three-year deployment

11 September 2020

HMS Ledbury sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base having finished its mission to the Gulf.


Rule of six restrictions: How are they being applied differently in each nation?

Rule of six restrictions: How are they being applied differently in each nation?

Rule of six restrictions: How are they being applied differently in each nation?

11 September 2020

New rules will be implemented in England, Wales and Scotland from Monday.


Minister hails ‘historic moment’ as UK secures free trade agreement with Japan

Minister hails ‘historic moment’ as UK secures free trade agreement with Japan

Minister hails ‘historic moment’ as UK secures free trade agreement with Japan

11 September 2020

The deal will boost trade by an estimated £15 million.


RAF fighter jets join US Air Force in training exercise over North Sea

RAF fighter jets join US Air Force in training exercise over North Sea

RAF fighter jets join US Air Force in training exercise over North Sea

11 September 2020

More than 50 aircraft flew in Exercise Point Blank on Thursday.


Birmingham residents banned from mixing as coronavirus cases continue to surge

Birmingham residents banned from mixing as coronavirus cases continue to surge

Birmingham residents banned from mixing as coronavirus cases continue to surge

11 September 2020

From Tuesday, people will not be allowed to socialise with anyone outside their own household.


Face masks to be made compulsory in shops and indoor spaces in Wales

Face masks to be made compulsory in shops and indoor spaces in Wales

Face masks to be made compulsory in shops and indoor spaces in Wales

11 September 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said measures will come into force on Monday.


PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

PM facing open revolt from Tory backbenchers over new lockdown restrictions

11 September 2020

Coronavirus rates continue to increase across parts of the UK with Leeds and Birmingham among areas at risk of further lockdown measures.


Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

Pub and restaurant sales back on track after Eat Out boost

11 September 2020

Like-for-like sales in August stayed flat against the same month last year, according to the monthly Coffer Peach business tracker.


‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

‘You see a community at its worst’: British volunteers on deployment to Beirut

11 September 2020

A team of British volunteers was quickly deployed to the city after the explosion on August 4.


UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

UK economy grew 6.6% in July as rate of rebound slows

11 September 2020

It showed that the economic rebound decelerated after the UK had reported 8.7% growth in June.


Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

Pizza Hut reveals locations of 29 restaurants earmarked for closure

11 September 2020

It comes days after rival Pizza Express approved the closure of 73 of its own sites.


Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip

11 September 2020

The harm from the Prime Minister’s move will be lasting and multi-layered, papers in Britain and Europe say.


Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

Former nurse to complete 102nd charity walk to mark 102nd birthday

11 September 2020

Former nurse Joan Rich will complete her final lap of her local park to raise funds for NHS.


Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

Southampton Boat Show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation

11 September 2020

The Southampton City Council order the show to be cancelled on the eve of the event.


Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

Rio Tinto CEO goes in wake of ancient site destruction

11 September 2020

Mr Jacques, who became CEO in 2016, would remain in his role until March 31 at the latest.


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