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Covid lockdown UK: ‘Shellshocked’ business leaders say closure of John Lewis stores is ‘devastating’

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John Lewis to shut eight more stores  Store closures announced yesterday:  Aberdeen  Ashford (At Home) Basingstoke (At Home) Chester (At Home) Peterborough Sheffield  Tunbridge  Wells (At Home)  York  Store closures announced last July  Birmingham Croydon Watford Newbury Swindon Tamworth St Pancras  Heathrow MPs today called the permanent closure of eight John Lewis stores ‘devastating’ for … Read more

St Patrick’s Day: Prince William, Kate Middleton, Joe Biden and other world leaders mark occasion

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praised the ‘friendship between the UK and Ireland’ as they joined world leaders in a St Patrick’s Day video message for the Irish government. Prince William, 38, started off the couple’s message by speaking in Irish Gaelic, saying: ‘Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh’, meaning ‘Happy St Patrick’s Day’. Kate, who wore … Read more

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Prince William and Kate Middleton join world leaders marking the occasion

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a surprise virtual appearance to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and praise the ‘friendship between the UK and Ireland’. Prince William, 38, and Kate, 39, who are now back in London after spending lockdown in their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall, joined in a short film for the Irish government … Read more

Eco-hotel where world leaders will meet for G7 summit fells trees to build new meeting rooms

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A Cornish eco-hotel where world leaders will meet for a G7 summit has felled trees and dug up shurbs to build new meeting rooms ahead of the event.  Carbis Bay Hotel in St Ives has faced fury from campaigners after mature trees were removed before planning permission was sought to create three rooms. An application … Read more

Ambitious women and younger staff suffer from working at home, business leaders warn 

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Ambitious women and younger staff suffer from working at home, business leaders warn Paul Scully, Minister for London, warned of ‘wfh’ damage to younger staff  Mr Scully said Government wants to ‘build on flexible working’ and learn lessons  Alison Rose, chief executive of NatWest, warned of ‘regressive’ effect on women By Anna Mikhailova For The … Read more

German leaders rebel against Merkel’s strict lockdown and push ahead with easing restrictions

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German leaders rebel against Merkel’s strict lockdown and push ahead with easing restrictions amid woefully slow vaccine roll-out Angela Merkel warned Germany faces ‘third wave’ if lockdown lifted too quickly State leaders defied Merkel’s calls, allowing some businesses to open Merkel expected to meet regional heads on March 3 to discuss gradual easing of lockdown … Read more

Tory MPs and hospitality leaders unite to urge PM to be bold and allow pubs to reopen by Easter 

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Tory MPs lined up with business leaders last night to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further … Read more

UK imposes sanctions on Burma’s army leaders as Dominic Raab  condemns their military coup

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UK imposes sanctions on Burma’s army leaders as Dominic Raab condemns their military coup and demands the release of Aung San Suu Kyi By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 15:30 GMT, 18 February 2021 | Updated: 15:35 GMT, 18 February 2021 Britain slapped international sanctions on Burmese military leaders today as  it condemned … Read more

Time Magazine 100 ’emerging leaders’ list features Marcus Rashford

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Rishi Sunak and Marcus Rashford have been included in Time magazine’s list of 100 young ’emerging leaders’ alongside other stars such as Dua Lipa and Florence Pugh. Time magazine launched the 100 Next list in 2019 to shine a spotlight on 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of ‘business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, … Read more

Rishi Sunak and Marcus Rashford included on Time magazine’s list of 100 young ’emerging leaders’

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Rishi Sunak and Marcus Rashford have been included in Time magazine’s list of 100 young ’emerging leaders’ alongside other stars such as Dua Lipa and Florence Pugh. Time magazine launched the 100 Next list in 2019 to shine a spotlight on 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of ‘business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, … Read more