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M25 protest: Four cars collide as climate activists Insulate Britain block part of motorway again

Drivers were involved in a four-way smash on the M25 as Insulate Britain activists blocked several junctions of the busy motorway for their climate change message.

Market report: Apple launch fails to wow investors fishing for chips

Apple’s latest product reveal failed the “wow factor” test for investors on Wednesday, as the tech sector’s focus remains firmly on more pressing concerns around industry chip shortages.

Inflation jumps to 9 year high as food and petrol costs soar

There are rising fears in the City that the Bank of England has lost control of inflation, as it rocketed to the highest for nine years.

Autumn property market forecast: shortage of homes for sale to prevent price falls after stamp duty holiday rush

So many homes were snapped up during the tax holiday that agents feel a supply shortage will prevent significant price falls.

UK Covid News LIVE: Sajid Javid warns ‘no risk-free’ decisions as he defends winter ‘plan B’

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has defended that Government's Covid winter plan after scientists warned of a potential new wave of hospital admissions.

Rising hospital admissions could trigger Plan B for tackling Covid – Javid

Plan B includes bringing in measures such as vaccine passports, mandatory face masks and advice to work from home.

John Lewis and Waitrose owner launches bumper hiring spree, with 7000 temporary Christmas jobs

The firm behind John Lewis and Waitrose is looking to hire 7000 people in temporary roles this Christmas, as it anticipates high customer demand for goods.

Rising hospital admissions could trigger Plan B for tackling Covid – Javid

Plan B includes bringing in measures such as vaccine passports, mandatory face masks and advice to work from home.

Inflation soars to highest since 2012 after Eat Out to Help Out impact

The Office for National Statistics said inflation jumped from 2% in July to 3.2% in August – the highest since March 2012.

Emotional Louise Minchin applauded into newsroom for final BBC Breakfast

The presenter said she couldn’t face ‘another winter of dark mornings’

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