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Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

Bank ‘to unleash another £100bn of QE’ as double-dip recession fears mount

03 November 2020

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


Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

Salmond’s lawyers asked to keep complaints process private, documents reveal

03 November 2020

Correspondence between the former first minister’s legal team and Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans over several months has been released.


John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

John Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67

03 November 2020

Comedy stars paid tribute to the Whose Line Is It Anyway? regular.


Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

Football star Ryan Giggs denies girlfriend assault allegations

03 November 2020

The Wales manager was arrested and bailed over an alleged row with Kate Greville, according to reports.


Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

Johnson predicts ‘light ahead’ after coronavirus gloom of November

03 November 2020

The Prime Minister attempted to instil some hope ahead of England’s second lockdown.


Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

Murder and kidnap accused made ‘confession’ to US friend, court hears

03 November 2020

Andrew Lee Pearson, 45, of Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, denies murdering his ex-girlfriend Natalie Harker in a woodland hideout.


Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

Jailed VIP paedophile ring accuser loses bid for cut in 18-year sentence

03 November 2020

Lord Justice Stuart-Smith said the jail term was ‘fully justified’ on the facts of the case.


Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

Actor and comedian John Sessions dies, aged 67

03 November 2020

He was known for regular appearances on shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Have I Got News For You, as well as his work on Spitting Image.


Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

Sturgeon demands ‘level playing field’ over furlough scheme

03 November 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said she has yet to receive confirmation the scheme can be continued beyond December 2 in devolved nations if necessary.


M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

M&S launches guide dog awareness training after blind shopper turned away

03 November 2020

The retailer worked with former Paralympic skier John Dickinson-Lilly on developing the training to avoid future refusals.


‘Extremely loud’ crash as multimillion-pound homes collapse in west London

‘Extremely loud’ crash as multimillion-pound homes collapse in west London

‘Extremely loud’ crash as multimillion-pound homes collapse in west London

03 November 2020

The properties, on Durham Place in Chelsea, had been undergoing renovation work.


Four ex-police officers could face charges over Stephen Lawrence investigation

Four ex-police officers could face charges over Stephen Lawrence investigation

Four ex-police officers could face charges over Stephen Lawrence investigation

03 November 2020

Stephen was killed in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.


Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

Man’s body found near mountain identified as missing Team GB fell runner

03 November 2020

Chris Smith was reported missing last Tuesday after failing to return from a planned run.


‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

‘Clear signs’ of mistakes in maternity care being repeated, bereaved father says

03 November 2020

Families are acting as the ‘canary in the mine’ to raise the alarm around shortcomings in care, James Titcombe said.


Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

Students must not return home ahead of lockdown in bid to save lives – minister

03 November 2020

A transition to full online lessons during new restrictions could jeopardise students’ learning, Michelle Donelan says.


Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

Climate activists to face jury trial over alleged attacks on charity HQs

03 November 2020

Four campaigners are accused of damaging buildings belonging to Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Christian Aid in July.


‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

‘Absolute disbelief’ as shoppers stockpile again ahead of national lockdown

03 November 2020

One shopper was seen buying 30 two-litre bottles of water, while toilet roll is scarce in some shops.


Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

Ex-police officer who appeared on TV jailed for child sex chat bid

03 November 2020

Lee Tatton was in an episode of Cops UK: Bodycam Squad.


Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

Government ‘treating South better than the North’ in coronavirus response – poll

03 November 2020

Some 48% believe that decisions around lockdown measures should happen at the same time for the whole of England, the survey shows.


James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

James McAvoy narrates fundraising film for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

03 November 2020

The Hollywood actor and RCS graduate said arts education should be accessible to all.


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