Latest UK news evening headlines: Sunak 'proud' of furlough scheme, schools work on exam 'back-up' plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he was “proud” of the vacation that had ended, saying that people are now back at work and for others the … Read more
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Northern Forest scheme to plant more than a million trees near the M62
Almost £ 15 million in funding will see over a million new trees planted in part of England as part of the Northern Forest Project. … Read more
Covid 'vaccine passport scheme to start this month in England'
Night owls will soon be forced to prove their Covid vaccination status in order to gain access to nightclubs and other large venues, a government … Read more
Man charged with $25M extortion scheme promising pardon for Rep. Matt Gaetz
According to the indictment, Alford said he could “guarantee” that a family member of Don Gaetz’s family would not go to jail if the money … Read more
Priti Patel defends Afghan resettlement scheme and hints at expansion
Interior Minister Priti Patel defended plans for a plan to relocate vulnerable Afghans fleeing the Taliban. The UK government has been accused of not moving … Read more
New Morrisons plastic-saving scheme at every petrol station
Morrisons launches a new plastic waste disposal program aimed at customers who drive constantly. Customers at their gas stations can now refill their water bottles … Read more
Free water on tap for motorists as supermarket giant launches refill scheme at petrol stations
Morrisons offers free water refills at its gas stations to help motorists dispose of single-use plastic bottles. Research has shown that 63 percent of Britons … Read more
Virgin Media O2 launches free mobile data scheme to tackle 'digital exclusion'
Virgin Media O2 has announced the launch of a program that will offer free mobile data to people who do not have access to mobile … Read more
Government's furlough scheme changes again this weekend
In June, an additional 590,000 people were removed from the government’s vacation program as the program continues to expire this weekend. Official data shows that … Read more
More keyworkers to join England's workplace testing scheme
The government has expanded its workplace Covid testing program for England to allow more key workers to avoid isolation in the face of mounting anger … Read more
