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DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

09 September 2020

Max Hill QC’s conclusion directly contradicts what the Foreign Secretary told Parliament on October 21.


Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

09 September 2020

The proposals come as the current testing programme faced considerable criticism for struggling to meet demand.


What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

09 September 2020

The Government is introducing new curbs.


PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

09 September 2020

The Government is tightening coronavirus rules after a spike in cases.


Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

09 September 2020

The duke watched on as a group of CRS volunteers demonstrated how a missing person search is conducted.


Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

09 September 2020

Labour had urged the Education Secretary to provide all correspondence between ministers and special advisers.


Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

09 September 2020

Public Health Wales said there were concerns over the rise in cases in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.


Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

09 September 2020

Crowds lined the harbour walls in Old Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon to wave off HMS Queen Elizabeth.


More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

09 September 2020

Police Scotland led the international operation, with potential victims recovered in both the UK and Romania.


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

09 September 2020

Bolton, Bradford and Birmingham continue to record the highest rates.


Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

09 September 2020

Research suggests there was a 21% increase in the number of rough sleepers in the capital over one year.


PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

09 September 2020

The Prime Minister outlined plans to ban social gatherings of more than six people as he faced calls to fix the testing system.


William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

09 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge opened up about his experiences encountering tragedy as he visited Belfast to mark Emergency Services Day.


Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

Cybersecurity funding and training offered to smaller healthcare firms

09 September 2020

A new Government scheme will offer guidance to firms who have been targeted by cybercriminals.


Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

Lawyers and NGO target Petra Diamonds over human rights abuses at Tanzania mine

09 September 2020

Petra co-owns the Williamson mine with the Government of Tanzania.


Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

Sturgeon claims new UK legislation will break devolution

09 September 2020

Scotland’s First Minister has launched a fierce attack on the UK Internal Market Bill, branding it an ‘abomination’.


Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

Nuclear plant robots and batteries for electric planes get Government funding

09 September 2020

A £65 million investment in future technologies such as battery development and robotics has been unveiled.


University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules

09 September 2020

Vice-chancellors told MPs they are worried about activity off campus at the start of term.


German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

German Christmas market added to Covid-19 cancellation list

09 September 2020

The event has attracted millions of visitors to Birmingham every year since 2001.


Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

09 September 2020

The estimated number of train journeys across Britain on Monday was 33% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, Department for Transport data shows.


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