White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge. Read More
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‘Area of interest’ found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago
Police suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, originally from Bristol, was taken from a beach in Australia. Read More
Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says
Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were “picked up mafia-style” because they had joined his campaign. Read More
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child. Read More
‘Years of unnecessary chemotherapy stole my youth’
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines. Read More
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would “do everything” in its power “to get that money back”. Read More
Dozens feared dead in Indonesia school collapse, officials say
There are reportedly “no signs of life” under the wreckage, where 59 people are still missing. Read More
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO
It will be increasing the price of its breakfast meal deals, with a smaller increase in the cost of its biscuits. Read More
Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double
Jellycat’s viral cuddly toys are sold all over the world and made the company £139m last year. Read More
Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn. Read More