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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to expand its quantitative easing programme by £150 billion.

The grocer said the closure of the counters is part of efforts to ‘better reflect customer demand’ and will save the business around £60 million.

Donald Trump falsely claimed victory and threatened to go to the US Supreme Court as votes continued to be counted.

The restrictive measure is intended to protect the NHS as the Government seeks to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Attention has turned to the battleground states of Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nevada.

The Second World War veteran is urging people to walk and talk to spread hope and ease loneliness.

Ken Batt, 99,, had never worn the awards he received while serving with the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is encouraging the public to take a virtual exploration of the world war heritage.

The Bank of England is set to slash economic forecasts but keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%.

The Marine Conservation Society said this year’s results revealed a concerning volume of PPE litter on the beaches surveyed.

Speculation about the American election is splashed across Thursday’s front pages.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the Bank of England are set to announce the measures as England goes into a second lockdown for four weeks.

On Wednesday evening, MPs voted by 516 to 38, a Government majority of 478, for the new restrictions.

Granddaughter Leandra Ashton filmed her mother sitting handcuffed in the back of the police vehicle before she was de-arrested.

From Thursday, pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops will again be forced to close their doors.

The National Care Forum acknowledged said extra financial support and practical safety measures were also needed.

Comments come after key battleground state of Wisonsin is called for the Democrat.

Sainsbury’s had in April warned over a coronavirus hit to profits of more than £500 million.

Organisations said they are ‘frustrated’ by the update ahead of England entering a second national lockdown on Thursday.

The Duchess of Cornwall has been an honorary member of the National Association of Care Catering, which organised the week, since 2009.