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Boris Johnson insists defence pact with US and Australia is not aimed at China

Boris Johnson insists defence pact with US and Australia is not aimed at China

Boris Johnson insists defence pact with US and Australia is not aimed at China

16 September 2021

The three allies agree to co-operate on the development of nuclear-powered submarines for the Australian navy.


Why have the UK, US and Australia struck a defence pact?

Why have the UK, US and Australia struck a defence pact?

Why have the UK, US and Australia struck a defence pact?

16 September 2021

The partnership will see the three nations work together on building a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for Canberra.


Lawyers for woman convicted over Cyprus rape claim ‘happy’ after appeal hearing

Lawyers for woman convicted over Cyprus rape claim ‘happy’ after appeal hearing

Lawyers for woman convicted over Cyprus rape claim ‘happy’ after appeal hearing

16 September 2021

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


Maternity support worker helps kick off NHS Covid booster campaign

Maternity support worker helps kick off NHS Covid booster campaign

Maternity support worker helps kick off NHS Covid booster campaign

16 September 2021

Eligible people include frontline NHS and social care staff, anyone aged 50 and over, and those under 50 with health conditions.


Festival of Rescue to bring 300 competitors to Tyneside

Festival of Rescue to bring 300 competitors to Tyneside

Festival of Rescue to bring 300 competitors to Tyneside

16 September 2021

The public can watch as teams compete to carry out water, rope and vehicle rescues this weekend.


New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion

New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion

New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion

16 September 2021

Northern line trains will begin serving Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station from around 5.30am on Monday.


Almost nine in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Almost nine in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Almost nine in 10 young adults in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

16 September 2021

Antibody levels have levelled off or declined slightly among adults in old age groups, however.


Toolstation to open new distribution centre

Toolstation to open new distribution centre

Toolstation to open new distribution centre

16 September 2021

Hundreds of new jobs will created at the site in Northamptonshire.


5.5 million applied to stay in UK before EU Settlement Scheme cut-off date

5.5 million applied to stay in UK before EU Settlement Scheme cut-off date

5.5 million applied to stay in UK before EU Settlement Scheme cut-off date

16 September 2021

More than 4.9 million people have been allowed to continue living and working in the UK following the end of the Brexit transition period.


Marks & Spencer blames Brexit supply woes for French store closures

Marks & Spencer blames Brexit supply woes for French store closures

Marks & Spencer blames Brexit supply woes for French store closures

16 September 2021

The group will shut 11 of its 20 stores in France due to disruption to exports from the UK to Europe after Brexit.


Care homes ‘will be forced to choose between breaking law or being understaffed’

Care homes ‘will be forced to choose between breaking law or being understaffed’

Care homes ‘will be forced to choose between breaking law or being understaffed’

16 September 2021

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


Boris Johnson continues overhaul of ministerial jobs after Cabinet reshuffle

Boris Johnson continues overhaul of ministerial jobs after Cabinet reshuffle

Boris Johnson continues overhaul of ministerial jobs after Cabinet reshuffle

16 September 2021

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


Wallace denies Britain seeking new ‘cold war’ with China

Wallace denies Britain seeking new ‘cold war’ with China

Wallace denies Britain seeking new ‘cold war’ with China

16 September 2021

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.


Geronimo’s owner accuses Government of creating ‘wall of silence’

Geronimo’s owner accuses Government of creating ‘wall of silence’

Geronimo’s owner accuses Government of creating ‘wall of silence’

16 September 2021

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.


Pets at Home announces plans to close on Boxing Day

Pets at Home announces plans to close on Boxing Day

Pets at Home announces plans to close on Boxing Day

16 September 2021

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


BT creating 1,000 new jobs in regional office move

BT creating 1,000 new jobs in regional office move

BT creating 1,000 new jobs in regional office move

16 September 2021

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


John Lewis Partnership narrows losses despite £54m hit from redundancies

John Lewis Partnership narrows losses despite £54m hit from redundancies

John Lewis Partnership narrows losses despite £54m hit from redundancies

16 September 2021

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


Ryanair to create 5,000 jobs over five years

Ryanair to create 5,000 jobs over five years

Ryanair to create 5,000 jobs over five years

16 September 2021

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


Wholesale energy prices soar following National Grid fire

Wholesale energy prices soar following National Grid fire

Wholesale energy prices soar following National Grid fire

16 September 2021

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.


Superdry ‘turning the corner’ as losses shrink despite store closures

Superdry ‘turning the corner’ as losses shrink despite store closures

Superdry ‘turning the corner’ as losses shrink despite store closures

16 September 2021

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.


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