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Covid-19: England yet to add Greece to quarantine list as Scotland and Wales act

Covid-19: England yet to add Greece to quarantine list as Scotland and Wales act

Covid-19: England yet to add Greece to quarantine list as Scotland and Wales act

01 September 2020

The move came as holidaymakers scrambled to return from Portugal amid growing concerns restrictions could be reimposed.


Body found in search for missing teenager Seesha Dack

Body found in search for missing teenager Seesha Dack

Body found in search for missing teenager Seesha Dack

01 September 2020

A body was found near Tanners Bank in North Shields on Tuesday evening.


Holidaymakers returning to Wales from Zante asked to quarantine

Holidaymakers returning to Wales from Zante asked to quarantine

Holidaymakers returning to Wales from Zante asked to quarantine

01 September 2020

The Welsh Government said it had become concerned at a rise in clusters of Covid-19 linked to the Greek holiday island


Greece added to Scotland’s quarantine list

Greece added to Scotland’s quarantine list

Greece added to Scotland’s quarantine list

01 September 2020

The move follows a significant rise in cases being imported.


Restaurant spending increased by third on Government scheme days

Restaurant spending increased by third on Government scheme days

Restaurant spending increased by third on Government scheme days

01 September 2020

Data shows that Wednesdays saw the biggest increase during the scheme, as spending grew by 39.7%.


Grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff, Lib Dem MP says

Grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff, Lib Dem MP says

Grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff, Lib Dem MP says

01 September 2020

Christine Jardine argued it would ‘celebrate the enormous contributions that people from all over the world make to our NHS’.


Williamson must take responsibility to ensure there is no ‘autumn of disaster’

Williamson must take responsibility to ensure there is no ‘autumn of disaster’

Williamson must take responsibility to ensure there is no ‘autumn of disaster’

01 September 2020

Chair of the education select committee and headteachers’ union call for students to be assessed in case of further exams disruption.


Flotilla of hot air balloons forms Sky Orchestra over Bristol

Flotilla of hot air balloons forms Sky Orchestra over Bristol

Flotilla of hot air balloons forms Sky Orchestra over Bristol

01 September 2020

The spectacle was kept secret to prevent crowds turning up to watch the launch, in keeping with coronavirus social distancing rules.


The key points from Scotland’s Programme for Government

The key points from Scotland’s Programme for Government

The key points from Scotland’s Programme for Government

01 September 2020

Everything you need to know from Tuesday’s announcement.


90 arrests during Extinction Rebellion protests

90 arrests during Extinction Rebellion protests

90 arrests during Extinction Rebellion protests

01 September 2020

The Met said offences included assaulting an emergency worker, public order breaches and obstructing police.


Lockdown measures reimposed on Glasgow and western Scotland

Lockdown measures reimposed on Glasgow and western Scotland

Lockdown measures reimposed on Glasgow and western Scotland

01 September 2020

The measures will stop people from visiting other households unless under exceptional circumstances.


Apple and Google reveal contact tracing notification system built into phones

Apple and Google reveal contact tracing notification system built into phones

Apple and Google reveal contact tracing notification system built into phones

01 September 2020

The tech giants will continue to support coronavirus apps built by the NHS and other health authorities if they choose not to adopt new system.


Changes recommended to UK’s ‘outdated’ spying laws

Changes recommended to UK’s ‘outdated’ spying laws

Changes recommended to UK’s ‘outdated’ spying laws

01 September 2020

The proposals include a defence for anyone who leaks information deemed to be in the public interest.


UK saw below average summer sunshine despite ‘major’ heatwave, Met Office says

UK saw below average summer sunshine despite ‘major’ heatwave, Met Office says

UK saw below average summer sunshine despite ‘major’ heatwave, Met Office says

01 September 2020

The data also showed that the summer months were wetter than average for the UK with 321mm of rainfall for the three months – 134% of the average.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

01 September 2020

Bolton, Corby and Trafford are among the areas where the rate has risen sharply.


Search continues for missing North Shields teenager Seesha Dack

Search continues for missing North Shields teenager Seesha Dack

Search continues for missing North Shields teenager Seesha Dack

01 September 2020

The teenager was last seen with friends at the Fish Quay in North Shields around 7pm on Sunday where she had spent several hours with friends.


William criticised by charity after taking son George on grouse shoot

William criticised by charity after taking son George on grouse shoot

William criticised by charity after taking son George on grouse shoot

01 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge reportedly took his son to the event near the Queen’s Balmoral estate.


Hancock: We will do everything in our power to prevent second wave of Covid-19

Hancock: We will do everything in our power to prevent second wave of Covid-19

Hancock: We will do everything in our power to prevent second wave of Covid-19

01 September 2020

The Health Secretary updated MPs on efforts to control the pandemic.


Average motor insurance payouts soar during lockdown

Average motor insurance payouts soar during lockdown

Average motor insurance payouts soar during lockdown

01 September 2020

The Association of British Insurers said the value of typical claims paid between April and June in the UK was £4,600.


Raab insists aid budget is ‘absolutely’ safe as new department is launched

Raab insists aid budget is ‘absolutely’ safe as new department is launched

Raab insists aid budget is ‘absolutely’ safe as new department is launched

01 September 2020

He dismissed as ‘tittle tattle’ reports that the 0.7% target will be ditched.


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