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Levels of anxiety, worry and loneliness at highest in months – ONS

Levels of anxiety, worry and loneliness at highest in months – ONS

Levels of anxiety, worry and loneliness at highest in months – ONS

23 October 2020

More than three quarters of adults are very or somewhat worried about the impact of Covid-19, a survey suggests.


Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi discharged from hospital after Covid-19 battle

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi discharged from hospital after Covid-19 battle

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi discharged from hospital after Covid-19 battle

23 October 2020

The Bolton South East MP praised NHS staff for their ‘excellent care’ as she announced she had been discharged.


Virgin Holidays commits to issue refunds for Covid-19 cancellations

Virgin Holidays commits to issue refunds for Covid-19 cancellations

Virgin Holidays commits to issue refunds for Covid-19 cancellations

23 October 2020

The travel firm has received 53,000 refund requests since March 1, totalling £203 million.


Minister warns not to expect normal Christmas as millions more face restrictions

Minister warns not to expect normal Christmas as millions more face restrictions

Minister warns not to expect normal Christmas as millions more face restrictions

23 October 2020

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay has defended the Government’s handling of the economic fall-out from the pandemic.


Covid death rate in England rises for first time since April

Covid death rate in England rises for first time since April

Covid death rate in England rises for first time since April

23 October 2020

The rate in September was 12.6 per 100,000 people.


Hero soldier’s medal collection could sell for £120,000

Hero soldier’s medal collection could sell for £120,000

Hero soldier’s medal collection could sell for £120,000

23 October 2020

Deacon Cutterham was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for saving the lives of his men when he picked up and hurled away a Taliban grenade.


Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

23 October 2020

Dozens of businesses have shown their support for families in need over the holidays.


Parents of murdered woman win High Court challenge for fresh inquest into death

Parents of murdered woman win High Court challenge for fresh inquest into death

Parents of murdered woman win High Court challenge for fresh inquest into death

23 October 2020

Susan Nicholson, 52, was murdered by Robert Trigg in 2011.


Economic recovery slows down as new restrictions bite, data shows

Economic recovery slows down as new restrictions bite, data shows

Economic recovery slows down as new restrictions bite, data shows

23 October 2020

Millions of people have been placed under stricter Covid-19 restrictions.


Dorset family open barrow-style tomb to house thousands of urns forever

Dorset family open barrow-style tomb to house thousands of urns forever

Dorset family open barrow-style tomb to house thousands of urns forever

23 October 2020

The traditional barrow is one of only a handful in the UK.


What are negative interest rates and can they help the economy?

What are negative interest rates and can they help the economy?

What are negative interest rates and can they help the economy?

23 October 2020

With Barclays suggesting it could cope with negative rates, we take a look at what any move by the Bank of England means for banks and consumers.


Barclays warns negative interest rates could hurt its UK profits

Barclays warns negative interest rates could hurt its UK profits

Barclays warns negative interest rates could hurt its UK profits

23 October 2020

The high street lender said it had handed out £25bn in Covid-related support.


Shoppers turn on to online spending as sales rise for fifth month

Shoppers turn on to online spending as sales rise for fifth month

Shoppers turn on to online spending as sales rise for fifth month

23 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics said 27.5% of retail spending in September was done online, compared with 20.1% in February.


Activists block gates at Ineos refinery in pollution protest

Activists block gates at Ineos refinery in pollution protest

Activists block gates at Ineos refinery in pollution protest

23 October 2020

Some groups have locked themselves together at Grangemouth while boats are also being used.


Tourist spending to fall £10bn in London this year – Sadiq Khan

Tourist spending to fall £10bn in London this year – Sadiq Khan

Tourist spending to fall £10bn in London this year – Sadiq Khan

23 October 2020

The figures are contained in a new analysis on the effect of the pandemic on the capital.


William: Reaching politicians with will to tackle climate issues ‘another story’

William: Reaching politicians with will to tackle climate issues ‘another story’

William: Reaching politicians with will to tackle climate issues ‘another story’

23 October 2020

The Duke of Cambridge made the comment on a podcast which has featured guests such as climate activist Greta Thunberg.


What the papers say – October 23

What the papers say – October 23

What the papers say – October 23

23 October 2020

Whitehall’s boost to pandemic support funding dominates the Friday newspapers.


Ghislaine Maxwell poured scorn on claims by Andrew’s accuser

Ghislaine Maxwell poured scorn on claims by Andrew’s accuser

Ghislaine Maxwell poured scorn on claims by Andrew’s accuser

23 October 2020

The jailed socialite rejected Virginia Giuffre’s claims in newly released court documents.


Covid-safe plans to bring back Chelsea Flower Show in 2021 unveiled

Covid-safe plans to bring back Chelsea Flower Show in 2021 unveiled

Covid-safe plans to bring back Chelsea Flower Show in 2021 unveiled

23 October 2020

The Royal Horticultural Society is planning a longer show – running over six days – and with fewer visitors.


Sturgeon to announce five-tier plan of coronavirus measures for Scotland

Sturgeon to announce five-tier plan of coronavirus measures for Scotland

Sturgeon to announce five-tier plan of coronavirus measures for Scotland

23 October 2020

The Scottish First Minister will discuss the tiered system at her daily coronavirus briefing on Friday afternoon as well as plans to increase testing.


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