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Royal Mail axing 2,000 management jobs
Around 2,000 management jobs are being axed at Royal Mail as it looks to slash costs in the face of the coronavirus crisis. The group said the job cuts come as part of a management overhaul under plans to save £330 million over the next...
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BA to make up to 12,000 workers redundant
British Airways is set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant, parent company IAG has announced. The airline, which employs 42,000 people, has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. IAG...
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Covid-19 hotspots in England: South Northamptonshire sees highest rates
Here is the latest update of Covid-19 case rates for every local authority area in the UK. The figures, for the seven days to December 11, are based on the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in either a lab-reported...
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Quiet atmosphere at UCL campus ahead on eve of new term
The University College London (UCL) campus lies virtually empty from students ahead of the first day of term, which is going ahead in person amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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British vaccine is at least 70.4% effective against Covid-19, data shows
A coronavirus vaccine developed in the UK can prevent at least 70.4% of people from getting Covid-19, according to new data.
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Elderly patients queue outside Covid-19 vaccination centre
A large queue of elderly people formed outside a Covid-19 mass vaccination centre in Stevenage. The Stevenage centre, which is delivering the AstraZeneca vaccine, is one of seven mass vaccination centres set up across England, as the...
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Unemployment rate eases but payrolled workers total drops
The number of workers on UK payrolls fell for the first time in four months in March, but job vacancies surged as businesses prepared to reopen after lockdown, official figures have shown.
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Families urged to stay safe as they celebrate Eid
Staff at Green Lane Mosque in Birmingham disinfects prayer rooms ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Usually, thousands of worshippers would attend the Eid in the Park celebration. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Green Lane is holding six prayer...
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Plan B restrictions lift in England
Footage of shoppers and other members of the public in Birmingham on the day 'Plan B' restrictions were lifted in England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled his intention to start treating Covid more like flu, and has said...
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Music Stars Join Lady Gaga for `Together at Home' Event
Apr.20 -- Some of the world's biggest music stars joined Lady Gaga in a globally-televised concert to support the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Lang...
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Dixons Carphone to axe 800 jobs in store management shake-up
Currys PC World owner Dixons Carphone is to cut 800 jobs in an overhaul of its staffing structure. The company said the shake-up will see it create a “flatter management structure” as it adapts to online sales. Dixons Carphone said it...
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What does the Pfizer vaccine announcement mean for me?
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, working with German biotech company BioNTech, has released interim analysis suggesting their vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19. But what does this mean for the general population?
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Nottingham tattoo studios and beauty salons closed
Tattoo studios and beauty salons in Nottinghamshire are closed due to the county's Tier 3 lockdown, while barber shops and hairdressers remain open.
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Coronavirus vaccine in numbers: More than 12m vaccinated in UK
Government data up to February 7 shows 12,014,288 first doses of coronavirus vaccine have been given in the UK - a rise of 549,078 on the previous day.
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Insect art installation made using only paper and cardboard
An art installation has been created entirely out of paper and cardboard, bringing to life giant scale six-legged creatures from across the globe to mark Insect Week (June 21-27) as well as the return to campus for students at Birmingham...
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Daily politics briefing: January 3
All the latest political developments in the UK as Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said "the most important thing" is to keep schools open.
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Half-term getaway rush as UK drops testing for fully vaccinated travellers
Hundreds of thousands of people are embarking on a half-term getaway as the UK scraps coronavirus testing for fully vaccinated travellers.
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NHS charities hold minute’s silence to mark second anniversary of pandemic
A ceremony and minute's silence is held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on the second anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS Charities Together, which held the remembrance event, said it was an opportunity to...
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Coronavirus drive-thru deserted in Wolverhampton
Footage of a deserted drive-thru coronavirus check station in a car park in Wolverhampton on Saturday morning.
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BA to make up to 12,000 workers redundant
British Airways is set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant, parent company IAG has announced. The airline, which employs 42,000 people, has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. IAG...
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Birmingham pavements widened for social-distancing
Sections of Birmingham high streets have been temporarily widened to allow social distancing, including the Kings Heath area, where a Cash Converters branch is selling 10-packs of disposable masks for £50.
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HSBC profits drop 65% due to coronavirus
HSBC has suffered a 65% drop in pre-tax profit in the first half of the year as Europe’s largest bank was struck by a dive in interest rates and coronavirus disruption. The bank reported profits of 4.3 billion US dollars (£3.2 billion)...
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How does the new NHS contact tracing app work?
Businesses across England and Wales are being encouraged to download NHS Test and Trace QR codes to prepare for the launch of an official contact tracing app. The app, which is currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight and in the...
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Dominic Cummings arrives at Downing Street for Cobra meeting
The Prime Minister's advisor Dominic Cummings arrives at Downing Street ahead of the Cobra meeting about the latest measures to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.