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[ad_1] These are the morning coronavirus headlines for Thursday, October 8, as much of the north of England is reported to face the prospect of tough new coronavirus restrictions, including the possible closure of pubs and restaurants. It comes amid fears the disease is spiraling out of control, and follows …

[ad_1] Parliament’s Defense Committee says there is “clear evidence of collusion” between Huawei and the Chinese state in a new report on 5G security. It cites claims that have been made previously about Huawei’s ownership model and the receipt of state subsidies, but does not include new evidence. In response, …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images The new coronavirus restrictions “will sound the death knell” for some of Scotland’s hotel businesses, industry leaders have warned. In central Scotland, where the infection rate is highest, pubs and restaurants will be closed for more than two weeks. Elsewhere, hospitality venues will have reduced …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images The new coronavirus restrictions “will sound the death knell” for some of Scotland’s hotel businesses, industry leaders have warned. In central Scotland, where the infection rate is highest, pubs and restaurants will be closed for more than two weeks. Elsewhere, hospitality venues will have reduced …

[ad_1] Britain’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has come to a “standstill” as a result of the second wave of the virus and tighter government restrictions, a senior Treasury official warned. Charlie Bean, a former Bank of England deputy governor who sits on the government’s budget accountability committee, said …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson was drawing up plans Wednesday night to impose strict restrictions on northern England pubs and restaurants when the Treasury finalized a new coronavirus support package for the affected hotel industry. The prime minister was expected to follow Scotland’s lead and announce new lockdown restrictions to curb rising …

[ad_1] Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano says the English Football League was not a sustainable business even before the coronavirus crisis and suggests now is the time to consider a restructuring, including the introduction of B teams. Many EFL clubs are reeling financially after the pandemic forced stadiums to close …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson has been accused of “intergalactic incompetence” by Sir Keir Starmer, who urged the prime minister to publish the “scientific basis” for the 10 pm curfew. Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer called to Prime Minister to lay out the reasons for the measure, which was introduced in England …

[ad_1] One of Britain’s largest pub operators is preparing to close dozens of venues and eliminate hundreds of jobs following a slump in trade exacerbated by the government’s 10pm hotel industry curfew. Sky News learned that Greene King started a consultation with 800 employees on a layoff process on Wednesday. …

[ad_1] Good Morning. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Prime Minister will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament later announcing a new set of coronavirus restrictions. Scotland’s laws are already stricter than England’s, but the number of cases in Scotland is increasing alarmingly, as it is across the UK, and Sturgeon said …