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The deadline for staff getting their first coronavirus vaccine dose is Thursday, unless they are medically exempt.

Ben Wallace, who survived as Defence Secretary, insisted the Prime Minister did not sack any of his top team due to incompetence.

The UK, US and Australia have agreed to co-operate on the acquisition of a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for the Australian navy.

Helen Macdonald said she still had not been given detailed information of Geronimo’s last hours, including where, how and when he was put to death.

The move follows similar announcements from Home Bargains, Poundland, Morrisons, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer.

The telecoms giant already has 225 roles available at its new Birmingham hub.

JLP’s chairman, Sharon White, said the loss was beyond the group’s expectations as it was boosted by a jump in sales.

Chief executive Michael O’Leary said the jobs are part of plans to expand following the Covid-19 crisis.

Prices of electricity on the day-ahead market peaked at £2,500.01 per MWh for delivery between 7pm and 8pm on the N2EX exchange.

The fashion retailer reported a pre-tax loss of £36.7m for the year to April 24, compared with a £166.9m loss a year earlier.

The then 19-year-old, from Derby, was handed a suspended four-month jail term last year

The cigarette company said it now has support from investors representing 74% of Vectura shareholders.

The group reported underlying pre-tax operating losses of £15m for the six months to July 3, compared with profits of £56m a year ago.

Marley is the latest youngster to get Zolgensma treatment following a landmark deal between NHS England and its US manufacturer.

Vladimir, an Amur tiger at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, had to undergo an X-ray on his back to check a condition causing a curve in his spine.

The move was called ‘a blood transfusion rather than drastic surgery’ by one prominent columnist.

Overseas students may question the value of paying large sums for a degree abroad when lessons are largely online, a report suggested.

The retailer has announced a partnership with Amazon and extension of robot deliveries to fuel online sales.

Major moves within the Government feature on many of the front pages on Thursday.

The Prime Minister opted to make major changes to his top team during a dramatic shake-up.