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Pupils urged to take Covid tests as cases rise in South East

Pupils urged to take Covid tests as cases rise in South East

Pupils urged to take Covid tests as cases rise in South East

11 December 2020

Professor Chris Whitty said a third wave is not inevitable but insisted people must be ‘very, very sensible’ over the Christmas period.


Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

10 December 2020

Leo Varadkar said social media facilitates one side of a story becoming ‘accepted fact within hours’.


What will the UK-EU relationship be like if it follows the Australia model?

What will the UK-EU relationship be like if it follows the Australia model?

What will the UK-EU relationship be like if it follows the Australia model?

10 December 2020

While Australia does not have a free trade agreement in place with Brussels, it does have a series of agreements on trade and other areas.


Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

10 December 2020

Cormac Thompson was signed by Decca Records after being scouted online.


Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

10 December 2020

A Lords sub-committee said facilities for drivers are ‘inadequate and will have serious welfare, safety and legal implications’.


Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

10 December 2020

A High Court judge has refused to give the Free Speech Union the go-ahead to mount a judicial review claim.


Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

10 December 2020

Professor Chris Whitty said that despite the temporary rules change allowing people to do certain things, it did not mean they necessarily should.


Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

10 December 2020

Sadiq Khan said placing the capital under the harshest restrictions would be ‘catastrophic’ but admitted the city was facing ‘a tipping point’.


Government’s decision to keep schools open questioned amid higher Covid-19 rates

Government’s decision to keep schools open questioned amid higher Covid-19 rates

Government’s decision to keep schools open questioned amid higher Covid-19 rates

10 December 2020

Matt Hancock has announced that secondary school pupils in the worst-affected areas of London, Essex and Kent will be tested for coronavirus.


Northern Ireland leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown

Northern Ireland leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown

Northern Ireland leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown

10 December 2020

A two-week circuit-breaker is ending as the region continues to record high death and infection numbers.


Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

10 December 2020

The Prime Minister said the current proposals would keep the nation ‘kind of locked in the EU’s orbit’.


Efforts to stop spread of virus as Covid-19 cases identified at detention centre

Efforts to stop spread of virus as Covid-19 cases identified at detention centre

Efforts to stop spread of virus as Covid-19 cases identified at detention centre

10 December 2020

A number of cases have been discovered at the controversial detention centre near Gatwick Airport.


Review to be held into social services care of murdered teenager

Review to be held into social services care of murdered teenager

Review to be held into social services care of murdered teenager

10 December 2020

The 16-year-old had a social worker before she was ‘brutally’ killed by Shane Mays on VE Day.


Man convicted of murdering father-of-two who showed lockdown ‘kindness’

Man convicted of murdering father-of-two who showed lockdown ‘kindness’

Man convicted of murdering father-of-two who showed lockdown ‘kindness’

10 December 2020

Daniel Styles was convicted following a trial at Guildford Crown Court.


UK banks get go-ahead to restart paying dividends and bonuses

UK banks get go-ahead to restart paying dividends and bonuses

UK banks get go-ahead to restart paying dividends and bonuses

10 December 2020

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) lent on banks to stop making payouts in the spring.


Secondary school children to be tested in worst Covid-19 regions – Hancock

Secondary school children to be tested in worst Covid-19 regions – Hancock

Secondary school children to be tested in worst Covid-19 regions – Hancock

10 December 2020

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said a third wave was ‘not inevitable’.


MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

10 December 2020

David McAllister warned the UK economy would be hit worse by a no-deal outcome.


Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

10 December 2020

The National Audit Office and a committee of MPs said more needs to be done on 24-hour results and reaching contacts.


Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

10 December 2020

Gabrielle Friel is on trial in Edinburgh charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism.


Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

10 December 2020

The party’s leader Adam Price said devolution was ‘under attack’ from the UK Government.


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