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British pubs facing ‘acute’ staff shortages

British pubs facing ‘acute’ staff shortages

British pubs facing ‘acute’ staff shortages

03 June 2021

Restaurants are also having to reduce capacity because they do not have the staff to open.


Furlough rates drop but arts and travel sectors lag behind

Furlough rates drop but arts and travel sectors lag behind

Furlough rates drop but arts and travel sectors lag behind

03 June 2021

Around 900,000 people came off furlough in April, new data shows.


Will the new travel lists mean I can go on a summer holiday?

Will the new travel lists mean I can go on a summer holiday?

Will the new travel lists mean I can go on a summer holiday?

03 June 2021

The green, amber and red lists have been updated.


Conservative Party fined £10,000 over sending of unwanted campaign emails

Conservative Party fined £10,000 over sending of unwanted campaign emails

Conservative Party fined £10,000 over sending of unwanted campaign emails

03 June 2021

The Information Commissioner’s Office said the breach of data laws was ‘serious’.


Theresa May backs Tory rebel bid to force Boris Johnson into aid spending U-turn

Theresa May backs Tory rebel bid to force Boris Johnson into aid spending U-turn

Theresa May backs Tory rebel bid to force Boris Johnson into aid spending U-turn

03 June 2021

A Bill returns to the Commons for further consideration on Monday.


Asylum seekers win High Court challenge over ‘squalid’ Napier Barracks

Asylum seekers win High Court challenge over ‘squalid’ Napier Barracks

Asylum seekers win High Court challenge over ‘squalid’ Napier Barracks

03 June 2021

Mr Justice Linden found the camp did not have an ‘adequate’ standard of living for the six men.


RSPCA probe after lambs dumped in gardens

RSPCA probe after lambs dumped in gardens

RSPCA probe after lambs dumped in gardens

03 June 2021

The animal welfare charity said it might be some kind of joke as the vulnerable young animals could not have wandered in.


Man remanded on murder charge after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Man remanded on murder charge after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Man remanded on murder charge after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

03 June 2021

Michael Shields appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Edwin Poots defends decision to suspend post-Brexit checks at ports

Edwin Poots defends decision to suspend post-Brexit checks at ports

Edwin Poots defends decision to suspend post-Brexit checks at ports

03 June 2021

The Agriculture Minister said he can ‘absolutely and totally stand over the decision to temporarily remove staff’ following reports of threats.


Service sector growth at 24-year high after coronavirus restrictions ease

Service sector growth at 24-year high after coronavirus restrictions ease

Service sector growth at 24-year high after coronavirus restrictions ease

03 June 2021

The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a reading of 62.9 for May.


Ancient tsunami could devastate Scottish towns if it happened today – study

Ancient tsunami could devastate Scottish towns if it happened today – study

Ancient tsunami could devastate Scottish towns if it happened today – study

03 June 2021

Researchers found that the wave could have travelled up to 19 miles (30km) inland.


Murder charge after 14-year-old boy chased and stabbed

Murder charge after 14-year-old boy chased and stabbed

Murder charge after 14-year-old boy chased and stabbed

03 June 2021

Michael Shields, 35, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


UK Government ‘open minded’ about extending furlough scheme, Michael Gove says

UK Government ‘open minded’ about extending furlough scheme, Michael Gove says

UK Government ‘open minded’ about extending furlough scheme, Michael Gove says

03 June 2021

The Cabinet Office minister spoke ahead of a four-nations summit, chaired by the PM, to discuss the ongoing response to coronavirus.


Extending the school day still under review in Government catch-up plans

Extending the school day still under review in Government catch-up plans

Extending the school day still under review in Government catch-up plans

03 June 2021

Home Office minister Victoria Atkins said the Government was ‘continuing to look at things like lengthening the school day’.


Spanish and Greek islands could be added to travel green list

Spanish and Greek islands could be added to travel green list

Spanish and Greek islands could be added to travel green list

03 June 2021

Experts believe several popular summer hotspots will be given green tier status when the list is updated.


Climate activists block power station with washing machine

Climate activists block power station with washing machine

Climate activists block power station with washing machine

03 June 2021

Aound 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland and Glasgow Calls Out Polluters are at the SSE gas power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.


Former British officer pleads for UK visa for Afghan interpreter

Former British officer pleads for UK visa for Afghan interpreter

Former British officer pleads for UK visa for Afghan interpreter

03 June 2021

Ahmadzai, a married father of five, is thought to be under threat from the Taliban.


Coin display honouring Queen lights up Tower of London

Coin display honouring Queen lights up Tower of London

Coin display honouring Queen lights up Tower of London

03 June 2021

Striking images of coins from Elizabeth’s reign were projected to mark the monarch’s coronation anniversary.


High Court to rule on challenge to housing asylum seekers in Napier Barracks

High Court to rule on challenge to housing asylum seekers in Napier Barracks

High Court to rule on challenge to housing asylum seekers in Napier Barracks

03 June 2021

Mr Justice Linden is due to hand down his judgment on Thursday morning after a two-day hearing in April.


2.5 million people behind on broadband bills

2.5 million people behind on broadband bills

2.5 million people behind on broadband bills

03 June 2021

Young people, those with children aged under 18 and those on benefits are more likely to have fallen into debt, Citizens Advice said.


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