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Mr Trump accuses his rival of being beholden to socialists. Mr Biden retorts: "I'm the Democratic party now."
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.
We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
The British territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean was suggested as an outpost for processing asylum claims.
The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.
Boris Johnson apologises after failing to clarify the detail of new tighter coronavirus restrictions.
A bill giving the UK the power to override parts of the EU deal passes with a majority of 84.
The warning comes as Tory backbenchers hold talks with ministers over greater Parliamentary scrutiny.
UK ethics body says it would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options.
One US student in self-isolation at an Edinburgh halls of residence says he is getting little help from the university.
The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.
Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.
Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.
Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.
How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?
The Victorian Society releases its annual list of 10 important buildings most at risk of being lost.
The star recalls her experiences with racism and domestic violence in a revealing and frank memoir.
A first test flight has been carried out in the Lake District.
The reaction to Andrew Flintoff's powerful documentary about the eating disorder has been huge.
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
The wild raptor - known as Vigo - is thought to be returning home after a summer in Derbyshire.
Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.
Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.
'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.
We track some of the key moments in the spread of Covid-19 around the world.
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.
Criminals are targeting loans designed to help small firms stay afloat in the coronavirus pandemic.
A number of new rules have been introduced for pubs and restaurants, but why?
Mason Mount misses the fifth penalty as Tottenham edge past Chelsea on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Manchester City sign defender Ruben Dias from Benfica on a six-year deal for about £65m.
Heather Watson expresses concerns about the future of British tennis after she became the final Briton to be knocked out in the French Open singles first round.
Tottenham's Eric Dier said "nature was calling" when he ran off the pitch in the middle of a Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea.
Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes go off with injuries as Sale beat Northampton Saints 34-14 in the Premiership.
Manchester United have another bid rejected for Jadon Sancho, Pep Guardiola wants a new left-back at Manchester City, plus more.
Mick Schumacher is one of three Ferrari academy drivers who will be given Formula 1 race weekend debuts in forthcoming races.
The first one is just hours away. Here's what you need to know about who's hosting and what to expect.
Chris Wallace, known for his tough interviewing of all politicians, hosts the first US presidential debate.
Trump's style is aggressive, Biden's amiable - but both share a weakness. What to look for tonight.
If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help.
Pubs and restaurants are still open, but the rules in England have changed.
Who needs it - and does the UK health service have enough?
What are European countries doing to control new coronavirus outbreaks?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
How does it work when a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
The simple but crucial number at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
The government has announced a job support scheme for when furlough ends.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are being traced.
An NHS contact tracing app has finally been launched in England and Wales. We answer some of your questions.
If you are told to self-isolate, how long must you do it for, and what are the rules?
Key holiday spots are being regularly added to the travel quarantine list as infection rates rise.
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
The grim milestone is reached with the virus spreading fast in India and picking up again in Europe.
More areas of Wales are set to face extra restrictions.
The Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group is looking at the impact of DMC Healthcare delays.
Det Insp Matt Banks called his colleague a "naughty girl", a misconduct hearing is told.
The Home Office said the vessels were carrying 48 people after Border Force intercepted them.
England's chief hospital inspector says maternity units are "too defensive" when births go wrong.
Boris Johnson said funding changes are required to help people find jobs in the post-Covid economy.
Thousands of listings on a property website are not available to people on benefits.
Benjamin Bowler is jailed for strangling his girlfriend in the flat they shared.
Businesses want the scheme to be extended, saying October and November are the "biggest worry".
Inspectors visited East Kent Hospitals Trust after official figures showed a high infection rate.
Data for autumn 2019 shows 22% of passengers into London were standing. That was before Covid-19 struck.
British Asian weddings are traditionally lavish affairs that tend to have hundreds of guests.
More than £500m per month was lost to businesses who rely on office workers, research suggests.
One woman says she has "not been able to properly live" while her accused waits to stand trial.
Half of people in northern England are facing additional restrictions - but no-one in the South.
Kent head coach Matt Walker extends his contract with the club until the end of the 2022 season.
Gillingham sign young defender Declan Drysdale on a season-long loan from Championship side Coventry City.
Lincoln show no ill effects from their heavy defeat by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup as they beat Charlton 2-0 at Sincil Bank.
Dominic Samuel scores twice on his return to Gillingham to earn Steve Evans' side a comfortable victory over Blackpool.
Danish-American businessman Thomas Sandgaard claims he has taken over League One club Charlton from East Street Investments.
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1. How to say no and thrive. Knowing how to say no at work is an essential skill. Knowing how to do it when job insecurity is rife is even more vital. There are three reasons why saying yes to all requests is a bad idea. READ MORE 2. Thousands may be defying quarantine as Covid cases surge. Police across the country are dealing with thousands of alleged violations of quarantine rules involving residents who may not be self-isolating after trips abroad, reports The Guardian. The news comes as scientists say that the UK risks the return of national lockdown after another surge in the number of positive cases was recorded on Friday. The government’s daily figures for Sunday showed 2,988 new cases – the highest since 22 May and a rise of 1,1175 on Saturday. BBC 3. Britain is ‘not scared’ to walk away from Brexit talks. Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator insists the government is not “scared” of walking away from talks without a trade deal. David Frost said the UK would leave the transition arrangement “come what may” in December. Meanwhile, the EU negotiator Michel Barnier has said he is “worried and disappointed” about a lack of concessions from London. Mail on Sunday 4. An office model that suits everyone? Working from home has become much more popular since the pandemic broke, but many workers are keen to return to the office — at least, occasionally. This has led companies such as Deloitte and KPMG to consider the hub-and-spoke model, whereby a central main office (the hub) can be augmented by smaller offices or coworking spaces close to home (the spokes). Proponents of the model say it allows companies to drastically reduce the amount of space they need, while providing convenience and flexibility for employees. The Guardian 5. Positive thinking has limits. Dreaming of wonderful outcomes - landing a coveted promotion, reaching a long sought professional milestone - can feel great. But those good feelings can easily lull us into not doing the tough work to achieve our goals. Instead, we are better off using a technique called mental contrasting, where we image our great outcomes, step back and reflect on the obstacles in our way and then plan for ways to overcome those impediments. Our fantasies can help inspire and motivate us, but we often need a dose of reality to get moving. This concept during our free webinar: Ideas for Effective Management and Leadership. READ MORE |
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6. Putting self-doubt in its place. For those who stop themselves before speaking up at meetings or who think twice before sharing a new idea with a manager, take note: You are far from alone. Few of us are strangers to self-doubt, especially at work. Here’s a tip. Try to catch yourself when you're remaining silent at meetings and jump into the conversation even if you aren't completely sure what you're adding is accurate. Imperfect contributions can help lead a group to new ideas. Another tip? Pay close attention to the hedging phrases you use in conversation: Leading with "I may be wrong, but..." does no one any favours. Editor 7. Record number of young people are on benefits. An unprecedented number of young people are claiming benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, government data shows. The number of under-25s on Universal Credit nearly doubled during lockdown, rising by 250,000 to 538,000. Last week, the government launched a £2bn employment scheme for school leavers in a national effort to restore the UK’s economy. BBC 8. Roads data suggests back-to-work push is failing. The government’s push to get people back to work appeared to be failing as a survey by the AA found that 40 per cent of people who normally drove to work were working from home all or part of the time. This rose to 54 per cent among senior or middle managers and professionals. The government said it is “keen to get people back in the office”. The Times 9. UK slides down the league table of global broadband speeds. British broadband speeds are among the slowest in Europe, plummeting 13 places in an annual study ranking the average broadband speeds of 221 countries. The UK was in 47th place, with a typical household taking more than twice as long to download a movie than the western European average. Among the countries leapfrogging the UK were Malta, Puerto Rico and Romania. Metro 10. The bottom line. The value of the “Union dividend” per person in Scotland for the year to 5 April is £1,941, up from £1,805 for the previous 12 months. Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland figures showed £15.1bn more was spent in Scotland than raised there in taxes last year. The Telegraph |
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?
A first test flight has been carried out in the Lake District.
Jas Sandhu had planned to create a business delivering food to office staff until lockdown arrived.
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been asked to clarify the rules after confusion over restrictions in north-east England.
Students Seth and Tizzie, who are both facing lockdowns in their accommodation blocks, speak to the BBC.
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
Lorraine Tabone and her team of volunteers have been feeding Newham's homeless for five years.
New Covid-19 restrictions in north-east England will affect about two million people from Wednesday.
Alex spent four months as a coronavirus tracer and spoke to only one person with the virus in that time.
A clean-up operation is under way after hundreds of tonnes of sand blew off a beach in high winds.
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said there will be no easing on restrictions in theatres against the current backdrop of rising infections.
Students at Manchester Metropolitan University are isolating after more than 100 tested positive for Covid-19.
