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Ocado signs deal in Poland as High Court patents hearing begins

Ocado signs deal in Poland as High Court patents hearing begins

Ocado signs deal in Poland as High Court patents hearing begins

15 March 2022

The online grocer has signed an exclusive deal with Auchan on the same day it goes to court with AutoStore over a patent infringement dispute.


Five arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

Five arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

Five arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

15 March 2022

The journalist was shot dead in Londonderry in April 2019 as she observed rioting in the Creggan area.


Camelot set to lose National Lottery licence after 30 years

Camelot set to lose National Lottery licence after 30 years

Camelot set to lose National Lottery licence after 30 years

15 March 2022

The lottery – launched in 1994 – is set to be run by Allwyn from 2024 following a tendering process by the Gambling Commission.


Tobacco giant and car dealership chain become latest UK firms to quit Russia

Tobacco giant and car dealership chain become latest UK firms to quit Russia

Tobacco giant and car dealership chain become latest UK firms to quit Russia

15 March 2022

Imperial Brands and Inchcape have both announced they intend to leave Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine.


Jordan Henderson says trauma of pandemic will stay with NHS staff ‘forever’

Jordan Henderson says trauma of pandemic will stay with NHS staff ‘forever’

Jordan Henderson says trauma of pandemic will stay with NHS staff ‘forever’

15 March 2022

The Liverpool footballer and NHS Charities Together ambassador called for NHS staff to get the ‘support and aftercare’ they need


Johnson: Ukraine crisis means ‘big new bets’ on nuclear power needed

Johnson: Ukraine crisis means ‘big new bets’ on nuclear power needed

Johnson: Ukraine crisis means ‘big new bets’ on nuclear power needed

15 March 2022

The Prime Minister said the UK should use ‘small modular reactors as well as the larger power stations’ in the future.


Unemployment falls below pre-pandemic levels but pay growth hit by inflation

Unemployment falls below pre-pandemic levels but pay growth hit by inflation

Unemployment falls below pre-pandemic levels but pay growth hit by inflation

15 March 2022

The number of workers on payrolls jumped by 275,000 between January and February to a fresh record of 29.7 million, the ONS said.


What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

15 March 2022

The papers on Tuesday feature Vladimir Putin’s latest moves and a history scandal with ‘very naughty monks’.


Star Hobson’s mother Frankie Smith to have sentence for toddler’s death reviewed

Star Hobson’s mother Frankie Smith to have sentence for toddler’s death reviewed

Star Hobson’s mother Frankie Smith to have sentence for toddler’s death reviewed

15 March 2022

Frankie Smith was jailed for eight years for allowing the death of the 16-month-old.


Director Sir Steve McQueen to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

Director Sir Steve McQueen to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

Director Sir Steve McQueen to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

15 March 2022

The 12 Years A Slave director will receive a knighthood for services to art and film.


Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further

Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further

Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further

15 March 2022

The First Minister will make a statement on the relaxing of restrictions on Tuesday afternoon.


Murder investigation prompted after man found in street with fatal stab wounds

Murder investigation prompted after man found in street with fatal stab wounds

Murder investigation prompted after man found in street with fatal stab wounds

15 March 2022

A female has been taken to hospital after being found inside a property on Rock Grove with stab wounds.


Parliament rushes through economic crime reforms in response to Ukraine invasion

Parliament rushes through economic crime reforms in response to Ukraine invasion

Parliament rushes through economic crime reforms in response to Ukraine invasion

15 March 2022

Royal assent was granted for the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act early on Tuesday morning.


PM: West must end addiction to Russian energy and starve Putin of war funds

PM: West must end addiction to Russian energy and starve Putin of war funds

PM: West must end addiction to Russian energy and starve Putin of war funds

15 March 2022

More than 43,000 households have offered to put up those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine as part of the UK Government’s sponsorship scheme.


London to light Olympic ‘legacy flame’ to celebrate games’ 10th anniversary

London to light Olympic ‘legacy flame’ to celebrate games’ 10th anniversary

London to light Olympic ‘legacy flame’ to celebrate games’ 10th anniversary

15 March 2022

Organisers are expecting thousands of visitors to attend the free event in July.


Scottish ministers renew call for visa waiver as UK opens homes to Ukrainians

Scottish ministers renew call for visa waiver as UK opens homes to Ukrainians

Scottish ministers renew call for visa waiver as UK opens homes to Ukrainians

14 March 2022

Scottish government’s Minister for Refugees from Ukraine Neil Gray said there was concern that the sponsorship scheme would be slow and cumbersome.


Peer blocked from taking part in debate after ‘falling asleep’ in the Lords

Peer blocked from taking part in debate after ‘falling asleep’ in the Lords

Peer blocked from taking part in debate after ‘falling asleep’ in the Lords

14 March 2022

Labour peer Lord Young of Norwood Green was blocked by Government frontbencher Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist.


International Covid travel restrictions for Scotland to end this week

International Covid travel restrictions for Scotland to end this week

International Covid travel restrictions for Scotland to end this week

14 March 2022

The new changes come into effect from 4am on Friday.


Camilla misses event as she continues recovery from Covid

Camilla misses event as she continues recovery from Covid

Camilla misses event as she continues recovery from Covid

14 March 2022

Last week, the duchess revealed she has been left with a slight cough in the aftermath of the Covid virus.


Air travel industry welcomes scrapping of Covid restrictions

Air travel industry welcomes scrapping of Covid restrictions

Air travel industry welcomes scrapping of Covid restrictions

14 March 2022

Ministers have announced have all measures, including passenger locator forms, will end on Friday.


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