Huawei founder says US ‘cannot crush’ Chinese tech giant
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said there is “no way the US can crush” the Chinese tech giant in its continuing stand-off with the United States.
New sepsis test ‘could save thousands of lives’
A new rapid test for sepsis which can give a result within three minutes has been developed by scientists.
Citroen Ami One electric concept to be revealed at Geneva Motor Show
The Ami One – to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show – is actually a concept-heavy quadricycle, fitting into the same classification as the Renault Twizy. This means that in theory it could be piloted by teenagers as young as 16 – or 14 in the car’s native France.
Brexit Day still March 29, Government insists as Juncker hints at delay
The UK intends to leave the EU as planned on March 29 despite Jean-Claude Juncker’s suggestion that Britain could still be in the bloc for May’s European elections, Brexit Minister Lord Callanan has said.
Fresh strikes in long-running Birmingham bin dispute
Bin workers in Birmingham are going on strike in a dispute over alleged “secret payments” to some staff in the city.
Meghan in secret NYC trip for baby shower
The Duchess of Sussex has made a secret trip to New York City for a baby shower with friends.
Job vacancies at record level as number in work remains at all-time high
Record numbers of people are in work and job vacancies are at their highest level ever, new figures reveal.
Sturgeon accuses trip critics of ‘provincialism’
Nicola Sturgeon has accused critics of her international trips of “the worst possible parochialism and provincialism”.
British Gas fourth ‘big six’ supplier to raise prices to match energy price cap
British Gas has become the fourth “big six” supplier to announce it is to raise the cost of its standard variable tariff to match Ofgem’s price cap.
Small businesses facing ‘life or death’ no-deal Brexit struggle
Britain’s army of small firms is facing a “life or death” scenario as a no-deal Brexit looks set to usher in an era of higher tariffs, an avalanche of red tape and demands from overseas importers to cover extra costs.
North East motorists could be hit by charges on Tyne bridges
Motorists could soon be forced to pay a toll in order to cross the River Tyne, in a bid to tackle what has been described as a “public health crisis”.
Profits drop at InterContinental Hotels but revenue rises
Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group said it has increased rooms at its quickest rate in a decade as it reported a drop in profit on higher costs.
Penny Lancaster: I hope to return to the police with a baton
Penny Lancaster has said she hopes to return to the police with a baton after her stint on the front line for a TV show.
Azpilicueta hopes to lift the Chelsea mood with three season-defining matches
Cesar Azpilicueta wants to bring joy to the Chelsea supporters whose frustration with head coach Maurizio Sarri is growing by the game.
Paul Pogba desperate to make amends for lack of United trophies last season
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is driven by the feeling of defeat and the absence of domestic silverware last season.
Cobham takes £160m hit after settling Boeing dispute
Defence firm Cobham has said it will take a further £160 million hit after settling a spat with Boeing over the aerospace giant’s troubled US tanker programme.
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Holders Manchester City play Chelsea in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Here, Press Association Sport looks at five talking points ahead of the final.
People rescued after getting stuck on SeaWorld ride
More than a dozen people trapped on a ride at SeaWorld in San Diego have been rescued.
Honda to close Swindon car factory with 3,500 job losses
Car giant Honda has confirmed plans to shut its factory in Swindon in 2021 with the loss of 3,500 jobs.
Greggs hikes profit outlook after vegan sausage roll boost
The launch of a controversial vegan sausage roll has helped bakery chain Greggs lift its full-year profit outlook after driving a surge in customers through its doors.
Mandy Moore opens up on ‘untenable’ marriage to Ryan Adams
Mandy Moore has said she was “so sad” during her marriage to singer-songwriter Ryan Adams and revealed she felt like she was “drowning” while they were together.
HSBC profit jumps but falls short of expectations
HSBC’s profits missed expectations after a “challenging” fourth quarter that was hobbled by uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade dispute and Brexit.
I was sexually assaulted by a man I’d just interviewed, says Fern Britton
TV host Fern Britton has said she was sexually assaulted in a lift by a man she had just interviewed.
Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia
Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled a string of tour dates while he recovers from pneumonia, according to his official Twitter account.
11 arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in central London
Eleven people are being held on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in central London.
Call to charge fashion producers 1p per garment to fund better waste collection
Fashion producers should be charged a penny per garment to fund better clothing collection and recycling in a bid to end the era of throwaway fashion, a cross-party group of MPs has suggested.
Alec Baldwin pays tribute to wife Hilaria eight years after their first meeting
Alec Baldwin paid tribute to his wife Hilaria eight years to the day since they met in New York.
Netflix cancels its remaining Marvel shows The Punisher and Jessica Jones
Netflix has cancelled its remaining Marvel shows The Punisher and Jessica Jones as rival Disney prepares to launch its own streaming service.
‘Seismic day for British politics’: How the papers sum up Labour split
Another dramatic day in British politics features on several front pages on Tuesday – with national newspapers eager to have their say on what the Labour split could mean for the country.
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