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Labour backs court trials in empty buildings to avoid ‘breaking point’

Labour backs court trials in empty buildings to avoid ‘breaking point’

Labour backs court trials in empty buildings to avoid ‘breaking point’

01 May 2020

The party said urgent decisions were needed to address the backlog.


Shopping centre firm Intu threatens large tenants over unpaid rent

Shopping centre firm Intu threatens large tenants over unpaid rent

Shopping centre firm Intu threatens large tenants over unpaid rent

01 May 2020

The cash-strapped retail property firm has already started finding cost-savings.


Octopus Energy gains unicorn status with £1bn valuation

Octopus Energy gains unicorn status with £1bn valuation

Octopus Energy gains unicorn status with £1bn valuation

01 May 2020

The energy supplier, which supplies around 4% of British households, was founded in 2015.


Mail on Sunday publisher wins first skirmish in Meghan privacy case over letter

Mail on Sunday publisher wins first skirmish in Meghan privacy case over letter

Mail on Sunday publisher wins first skirmish in Meghan privacy case over letter

01 May 2020

Mr Justice Warby struck out parts of the Duchess of Sussex’s claim against Associated Newspapers, following a hearing last week.


Pub beer sales collapse amid shutdown, figures show

Pub beer sales collapse amid shutdown, figures show

Pub beer sales collapse amid shutdown, figures show

01 May 2020

A trade body warned some pubs could close for good without more Government help.


David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories

David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories

David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories

01 May 2020

The move comes as social networks face pressure to ban the former football following a number of unproven claims about the disease.


Bo goes says boss Rose as RBS drops Monzo challenger

Bo goes says boss Rose as RBS drops Monzo challenger

Bo goes says boss Rose as RBS drops Monzo challenger

01 May 2020

RBS’s digital bank Bo only launched in November.


Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

01 May 2020

Edinburgh-born Olivia Strong’s initiative has so far raised £5 million for NHS charities.


Trump claims on Covid-19 origins criticised as ‘conspiracy theory’

Trump claims on Covid-19 origins criticised as ‘conspiracy theory’

Trump claims on Covid-19 origins criticised as ‘conspiracy theory’

01 May 2020

Experts said the US president’s remarks are ‘unhelpful’ because they risk undermining the public health response to the pandemic.


Ambulance staff thank community for support with heart-warming video

Ambulance staff thank community for support with heart-warming video

Ambulance staff thank community for support with heart-warming video

01 May 2020

It features smiling staff, sirens, clapping, a mountain of donated Easter eggs, and a dog dressed as a paramedic.


Private hospital treats hundreds of NHS cancer patients

Private hospital treats hundreds of NHS cancer patients

Private hospital treats hundreds of NHS cancer patients

01 May 2020

More than 850 patients have been treated at Spire Southampton since mid-March.


Covid-19 death rate ‘more than double’ in most deprived areas

Covid-19 death rate ‘more than double’ in most deprived areas

Covid-19 death rate ‘more than double’ in most deprived areas

01 May 2020

Research also shows London has the highest Covid-19 mortality rate, while south-west England has the lowest.


Greggs pulls back on reopening plans over crowd fears

Greggs pulls back on reopening plans over crowd fears

Greggs pulls back on reopening plans over crowd fears

01 May 2020

The high street bakery chain had planned to open 20 sites in the Newcastle area from May 4 for takeaway customers.


Court upholds Gordon Park’s conviction over ‘lady in the lake’ murder of wife

Court upholds Gordon Park’s conviction over ‘lady in the lake’ murder of wife

Court upholds Gordon Park’s conviction over ‘lady in the lake’ murder of wife

01 May 2020

Carol Park’s body was found in Coniston Water in 1997, 21 years after she went missing.


Harry Dunn’s mother hopeful ‘door slightly ajar’ after response to Trump letter

Harry Dunn’s mother hopeful ‘door slightly ajar’ after response to Trump letter

Harry Dunn’s mother hopeful ‘door slightly ajar’ after response to Trump letter

01 May 2020

On Thursday, the US State department maintained its position on the immunity granted to Anne Sacoolas.


Messages of thanks painted outside care homes and hospitals

Messages of thanks painted outside care homes and hospitals

Messages of thanks painted outside care homes and hospitals

01 May 2020

Hampshire County Council made the move to show its support for NHS and care workers.


UK manufacturing plunges to near-30 year low in April amid Covid-19 chaos

UK manufacturing plunges to near-30 year low in April amid Covid-19 chaos

UK manufacturing plunges to near-30 year low in April amid Covid-19 chaos

01 May 2020

The only factories seeing an upturn were those making food and medical supplies, but it was not enough to offset the falls elsewhere.


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