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Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge
Coleen Rooney post about Rebekah Vardy clearly identified her as guilty – judge
20 November 2020
The pair are in court over claims Mrs Vardy leaked ‘false stories’ from Mrs Rooney’s personal Instagram account.
‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says
‘Naive and gullible’ but not a people-smuggler, migrant deaths accused says
20 November 2020
Eamonn Harrison, of Co Down, Northern Ireland, has denied the manslaughter of 39 migrants.
What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?
What are the latest coronavirus restrictions across the UK?
20 November 2020
A second round of lockdown restrictions have been in place in the UK for several weeks and different rules remain in place in each of the nations.
Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility
Gatwick to open Covid-19 testing facility
20 November 2020
The service could help passengers travelling to destinations requiring them to produce evidence of a recent negative test.
New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon
New restrictions in Scotland will lower Covid-19 risk at Christmas – Sturgeon
20 November 2020
The First Minister gave the daily update ahead of new coronavirus restrictions taking effect from 6pm on Friday.
Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee
Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee
20 November 2020
The Scottish Deputy First Minister has said two members of Government staff cannot answer questions from MSPs.
Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice
Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice
20 November 2020
Sir Alex Allan said the Home Secretary’s behaviour met the definition of bullying adopted by the civil service.
Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner
Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner
20 November 2020
Steve Dymond, 63, is suspected to have taken his own life seven days after filming The Jeremy Kyle Show.
How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?
How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?
20 November 2020
The UK’s debt is now more than 100% of national income.
Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS
Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS
20 November 2020
New increases appear to be driven by infections in younger people, the Office for National Statistics said.
William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying
William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying
20 November 2020
The programme was set up in memory of the princess and her belief that young people have the power to change the world.
Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code
Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code
20 November 2020
A Government statement said Mr Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Ms Patel and ‘considers this matter now closed’.
Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact
Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact
20 November 2020
Former minister Steve Baker said scientists had been clear that the effect of England’s second lockdown was not known yet.
In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure
In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure
20 November 2020
The zoo’s Christmas lights display will run from November 20 until January 3.
British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute
British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute
20 November 2020
Company makes clear negotiations have ended after putting forward a revised proposal.
Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election
Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election
20 November 2020
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross hopes delegates at this weekend’s Tory conference would celebrate the win.
Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity
Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity
20 November 2020
Age UK said it is worrying that older people appear to be receiving less support, given that the need for social care is only likely to increase.
Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated
Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated
20 November 2020
A survey by a cycling charity indicates only 19% of people disapprove of schemes, but 29% think there is opposition across the general public.
Households face extra £21 coronavirus charge on energy bills
Households face extra £21 coronavirus charge on energy bills
20 November 2020
Ofgem has proposed an increase to offset customers who are struggling to pay their bills.
Royal Navy monitors four Russian ships in Moray Firth
Royal Navy monitors four Russian ships in Moray Firth
20 November 2020
HMS Tyne kept a close eye on the vessels.
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