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Read More »Two children among the four killed after the sinking of a migrant boat off the French coast | World News
[ad_1] Two boys, ages five and eight, are among four people who died after a migrant boat sank off the coast of France. The deaths of the children, as well as a man and a woman, were confirmed by the regional administration of the northern region. Fifteen migrants they have …
Read More »The Brexit deal is hanging by a thread, says the president of the EU council | Brexit
[ad_1] The Brexit negotiations have reached their most difficult stage, and Brussels is still unsure whether a deal with Boris Johnson is possible in the crucial next two weeks, said European Council President Charles Michel. The former prime minister of Belgium, who heads the summit of EU leaders, said in …
Read More »Greater Manchester hospitals have one of the highest daily death rates since the peak of the pandemic
[ad_1] Another 38 people have died in Greater Manchester hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus. It’s one of the highest death rates in a single day since the peak of the pandemic. It means the death toll in hospitals in the region is now 2,592, according to the latest NHS …
Read More »LVMH and Tiffany in talks to cut deal price from $ 16.6 billion
[ad_1] LVMH is in talks to renegotiate its $ 16.6 billion acquisition of the American jewel Tiffany, moving closer to salvaging a deal reached shortly before the pandemic and avoiding a showdown in court, said four people with direct knowledge of the matter. The world’s largest luxury goods group agreed …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Staffordshire to Follow Stoke-on-Trent on Level 2 Coronavirus Restrictions for ‘Weekend’
[ad_1] Staffordshire will follow Stoke-on-Trent in stricter Tier 2 coronavirus control measures “ by the end of the week. ” Official documents viewed by StokeonTrentLive reveal that the county’s alert level will go from medium (Level 1) to high (Level 2) as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase …
Read More »HSBC could be the first major UK bank to charge for checking accounts | Deal
[ad_1] HSBC could be the first major UK lender to charge customers for checking accounts as it tries to offset the record low interest rates that have reduced bank profits during the Covid crisis. The bank’s chief executive, Noel Quinn, said HSBC did not expect to charge fees on basic …
Read More »Covid News Live: Only Complete Lockdown Can Stop Coronavirus, Says Sage Member
[ad_1] A group of 50 Conservative MPs representing northern constituencies has asked Boris Johnson to provide a “roadmap out of lockdown” as more than eight million people prepare to be subjected to the toughest restrictions for the end of the week. The prime minister was warned that the pandemic threatens …
Read More »Manchester Arena investigation: Guard did not raise alarm about terrorist because he was “afraid of being branded a racist” | UK News
[ad_1] A security guard who was working the night of the Manchester Arena attack said in an investigation that he did not raise the alarm about Salman Abedi because he was afraid he would be “branded a racist”. Kyle Lawler, then an 18-year-old butler, said he had received training on …
Read More »Nicola Sturgeon announces changes to the rules of pubs and cafes in the new Scottish lock system
[ad_1] All hospitality establishments will be able to open through the central belt during the day under the changes announced by Nicola Sturgeon. The controversial definition of coffee is being removed by the Scottish government, after a backlash, which means that all venues can operate during the day until 6pm …
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