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Internet shoppers could face green delivery charge - report
The government is considering slapping a compulsory delivery charge on internet shoppers as part of an effort to cut traffic congestion and toxic emissions, according to a report.
UK airports warn of 20,000 job losses, call for end to quarantine
UK airports face up to 20,000 job losses as the sector faced a significant decline in passenger numbers post-Covid 19, the industry body warned on Wednesday as it called for government help.
Swissport to cut more than 4,500 UK jobs
Unions have described ground services company Swissport's plan to cut more than 4,500 jobs as devastating and called on the government to come up with a support package for the aviation industry.
UK Covid-19 alert reduced to 3 from 4
The UK's Covid-19 alert level has been reduced to 3 from 4, reflecting the decrease in cases across the country.
London mayor takes pay cut and warns of cuts to services
London Mayor Sadiq Khan took a 10% wage cut and warned he would have to make big cuts to police, fire and transport services unless the government fills a near-£500m financial hole caused by Covid-19.
UK hours worked plunge with worse to come for jobs
The number of hours worked in the UK fell at a record pace as an extra 6m people stayed off work during the Covid-19 crisis, official figures showed.
Travis Perkins to cut 2,500 jobs as recession hits construction
Travis Perkins plans to cut 2,500 jobs and shut 165 branches to cut costs as the recession caused by Covid-19 hits the construction industry.
Nissan says Sunderland plant threatened by no-deal Brexit
Nissan has said the UK's biggest car factory would be unsustainable if the UK leaves the EU without a trade deal, reviving fears for the future of the Sunderland plant.
Statistics chief criticises Covid-19 test figures
The UK's chief statistician has criticised the government for presenting misleading and unclear figures about its progress on testing for Covid-19.