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Which areas are the latest to face stricter Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions?
Which areas are the latest to face stricter Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions?
15 October 2020
Here is a list of the boroughs being moved into Tier 2 restrictions.
‘Well-behaved’ baby okapi explores paddock at London Zoo for first time
‘Well-behaved’ baby okapi explores paddock at London Zoo for first time
15 October 2020
A three-week-old okapi at London Zoo has taken her first steps out of the private stable where she was born.
Half of population now in highest risk categories of England Covid alert system
Half of population now in highest risk categories of England Covid alert system
15 October 2020
But what is the difference between Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3?
Queen without mask for first public engagement outside residence since March
Queen without mask for first public engagement outside residence since March
15 October 2020
The monarch was joined by her grandson the Duke of Cambridge at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory near Salisbury.
Chinese Covid-19 vaccine candidate safe, early results suggest
Chinese Covid-19 vaccine candidate safe, early results suggest
15 October 2020
Researchers said those aged 60 and over were slower to respond to the BBIBP-CorV vaccine.
Motorists back tougher sentences for killer drivers
Motorists back tougher sentences for killer drivers
15 October 2020
An RAC poll of 2,800 drivers indicated that 40% believe courts should be able to hand down life sentences for causing death by dangerous driving.
Public told to avoid this year’s Cenotaph Remembrance service due to Covid fears
Public told to avoid this year’s Cenotaph Remembrance service due to Covid fears
15 October 2020
A limited number of people – including armed forces veterans and royals – will be permitted to attend.
Hancock confirms tougher restrictions for London and other parts of England
Hancock confirms tougher restrictions for London and other parts of England
15 October 2020
But a row between local leaders and Whitehall means Greater Manchester has not yet seen the harshest level of restrictions imposed.
NHS Test and Trace records worst weekly performance
NHS Test and Trace records worst weekly performance
15 October 2020
Some 89,874 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to October 7.
Scientists develop test for Covid-19 that can identify virus in five minutes
Scientists develop test for Covid-19 that can identify virus in five minutes
15 October 2020
The test can differentiate Sars-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, from negative clinical samples.
Labour MP offers to resign from front bench over ‘spy cops’ Bill
Labour MP offers to resign from front bench over ‘spy cops’ Bill
15 October 2020
Dan Carden said the legislation sets ‘dangerous new precedents’ on the rule of law and civil liberties.
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to port after leading carrier strike group exercises
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to port after leading carrier strike group exercises
15 October 2020
Hundreds of well-wishers lined the harbour walls as the warship arrived back at Portsmouth Naval Base.
Jacob Rees-Mogg faces backlash over insistence MPs must attend Parliament
Jacob Rees-Mogg faces backlash over insistence MPs must attend Parliament
15 October 2020
The Commons Leader insisted the parliamentary estate has been made ‘Covid-safe’.
Jacob Rees-Mogg condemns Welsh First Minister’s ‘unconstitutional’ border plan
Jacob Rees-Mogg condemns Welsh First Minister’s ‘unconstitutional’ border plan
15 October 2020
Labour’s Mark Drakeford is calling for measures at the border between England and Wales to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Millions of isolated older people facing ‘potential public health emergency’
Millions of isolated older people facing ‘potential public health emergency’
15 October 2020
Older people have been left frightened, depressed and alone as they struggle to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, Age UK said.
Police can use number plate recognition to enforce Welsh travel ban – Drakeford
Police can use number plate recognition to enforce Welsh travel ban – Drakeford
15 October 2020
The First Minister added that issuing fines to people who breach the rules will be ‘the last resort, not the first resort’.
Keyless car technology fuels rise in car theft
Keyless car technology fuels rise in car theft
15 October 2020
Recent data shows that theft claims have increased by 20% in each of the last four years.
London to move into Tier 2 as political row engulfs Manchester restriction talks
London to move into Tier 2 as political row engulfs Manchester restriction talks
15 October 2020
Ministers are holding a series of talks with MPs from the regions affected by the changes ahead of Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s statement to MPs.
Ofcom opens probe into BT’s compliance with universal service obligations
Ofcom opens probe into BT’s compliance with universal service obligations
15 October 2020
The regulator said it is concerned that the operator may provide higher connection quotes than necessary to some customers.
Queen visits Porton Down on first public engagement outside of royal residence
Queen visits Porton Down on first public engagement outside of royal residence
15 October 2020
The head of state – joined by her grandson the Duke of Cambridge – visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory near Salisbury.
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