Day: November 12, 2020
Laurence Fox claims acting agent has ‘dropped him’ weeks after ‘racism’ row on Twitter
November 12, 2020L aurence Fox has claimed his acting agent has dropped him over his controversial views. The actor, 42, said online his agent “let him go on the phone” – adding her move “reaffirmed exactly why” he decided to launch his Reclaim political party.
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Teenager stabbed to death in Northwick Park in North London
November 12, 2020A teenager has died after being stabbed in a park in North London. Police were called at 3.50pm to Northwick Park , Harrow, on Thursday following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended and found a male, believed to be aged 17, suffering stab injuries. He was given first aid at the scene by officers prior […]
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Names of eight babies revealed as nurse accused of murder remanded in custody
November 12, 2020T he names of eight babies tragically killed were revealed today as a nurse accused of the murders in a year-long killing spree at a neonatal unit was remanded in custody. Lucy Letby, 30, is alleged to have murdered five baby boys and three baby girls while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital. She […]
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‘I feel as confident as I could be’: meet the businesses who are set for the UK’s New Start
November 12, 2020T he UK’s New Start begins on 1 January 2021, a date indicating that the transition period has ended and the UK has left the single market and customs union, following the country’s departure from the European Union (EU). It signals a fresh chapter of new opportunities, but British businesses must be prepared. A variety […]
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‘We’re not holding back at all’: two UK brands looking forward to a buoyant future on 1 January
November 12, 2020A variety of rules are coming into effect and there are measures that need to be taken by UK companies who trade with the EU, before the transition period finishes on 31 December 2020. It signals a fresh chapter of new opportunities, but British businesses must be prepared. Here two UK brands tell us how […]
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London police station crash and fire not believed to be terror incident
November 12, 2020The incident at a north London police station which saw a man pour liquid onto a road and set it on fire just after a car crashed into the station is not being treated as terror-related. Police officers have been able to return to at Edmonton station as well as nearby residents who were evacuated […]
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UK economy saw bounceback in summer but remains smaller
November 12, 2020The British economy remained nearly 10% smaller at the end of the third quarter of the year despite posting a record summer bounceback when many of the restrictions associated with the spring lockdown were lifted. The reimposition of restrictions means it will likely end the year even smaller. The Office for National Statistics said Thursday […]
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Commuter hurls racist abuse at Tube worker who asked him to wear a mask
November 12, 2020A manhunt is underway after a London Underground worker was racially abused when she asked a customer to put a mask on. The man approached the member of staff just before 6pm on October 13 and asked for help with his Oyster card. Noticing how he wasn’t wearing a face mask, the worker asked him […]
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GDP sees record rebound after recession – but growth is slowing
November 12, 2020The UK economy grew by a record 15.5% in the third quarter but remains 8.2% smaller than before the pandemic, official figures show. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed gross domestic product (GDP) bounced back strongly in the July-September period after the pandemic-driven recession in the first half of the year. But […]
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I was alone when I came to the UK – I want to make my mum’s dreams come true
November 12, 2020This week MPs passed a flagship Brexit immigration bill which removes some of the routes to family reunion for child migrants which exist under EU law. EU rules enabled former child refugee Ridwan to join his aunt in the UK after his mother died crossing the Mediterranean to Europe. Here he explains how being allowed […]
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