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MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

22 September 2020

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill did not originally contain a parliamentary ‘lock’ on the use of the powers, prompting uproar.


Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

22 September 2020

Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper who was killed on duty last year, has been campaigning for Harper’s Law.


Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

22 September 2020

The events are aftershocks from first quake, which took place on September 8.


Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

22 September 2020

Researchers say sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing.


Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP

Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP

Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP

22 September 2020

The party said extra paperwork and EU customs declarations are consequences which will cost the community and business dear.


Boris Johnson ‘trashing’ UK reputation on global stage – Nandy

Boris Johnson ‘trashing’ UK reputation on global stage – Nandy

Boris Johnson ‘trashing’ UK reputation on global stage – Nandy

22 September 2020

Labour’s shadow foreign secretary said the Prime Minister had failed to show international leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Rise in number of women and girls treated in hospital for abuse

Rise in number of women and girls treated in hospital for abuse

Rise in number of women and girls treated in hospital for abuse

22 September 2020

End Violence Against Women Coalition said the figures are evidence doctors, nurses and paramedics are seeing victims of domestic violence routinely.


Assault victims admitted to hospital 79 times every day in England last year

Assault victims admitted to hospital 79 times every day in England last year

Assault victims admitted to hospital 79 times every day in England last year

22 September 2020

Assault by bodily force was the most common cause of victims’ injuries.


Household visits banned and hospitality curfew introduced in Scotland

Household visits banned and hospitality curfew introduced in Scotland

Household visits banned and hospitality curfew introduced in Scotland

22 September 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the new restrictions are ‘absolutely essential’ amid a rise in coronavirus cases.


Durham University reassures residents as 17,000 students set to arrive

Durham University reassures residents as 17,000 students set to arrive

Durham University reassures residents as 17,000 students set to arrive

22 September 2020

It says plans are in place to keep the local community safe, amid fears students will have house parties as Covid-19 regulations have shut clubs.


Man caught with knives at Gatwick said he was planning ‘massacre’

Man caught with knives at Gatwick said he was planning ‘massacre’

Man caught with knives at Gatwick said he was planning ‘massacre’

22 September 2020

Adam Russell, who suffers with schizophrenia, told a neighbour he was ‘going to kill them all’, a court heard.


Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

Theatres and cinemas not included in 10pm closing time rule – Culture Secretary

22 September 2020

Oliver Dowden has said performances can run past 10pm.


Cancer charity Macmillan plans to axe 310 jobs after pandemic hit funding

Cancer charity Macmillan plans to axe 310 jobs after pandemic hit funding

Cancer charity Macmillan plans to axe 310 jobs after pandemic hit funding

22 September 2020

The charity warned it expects a £175 million fall in fundraising income by the end of 2022.


Ben Wallace says new law will protect against vexatious claims despite criticism

Ben Wallace says new law will protect against vexatious claims despite criticism

Ben Wallace says new law will protect against vexatious claims despite criticism

22 September 2020

Campaigners and some senior military figures have warned that the legislation will create a presumption against prosecution of torture.


Workman ‘who compromised health and safety’ allowed to stay on at Grenfell

Workman ‘who compromised health and safety’ allowed to stay on at Grenfell

Workman ‘who compromised health and safety’ allowed to stay on at Grenfell

22 September 2020

A blaze at the building in June 2017 cost the lives of 72 people.


Warning over emerging nursing ‘crisis’ amid high vacancy rates

Warning over emerging nursing ‘crisis’ amid high vacancy rates

Warning over emerging nursing ‘crisis’ amid high vacancy rates

22 September 2020

The Public Accounts Committee highlighted large shortages of staff and low morale.


Headteacher denies Christian employee was suspended for her religious beliefs

Headteacher denies Christian employee was suspended for her religious beliefs

Headteacher denies Christian employee was suspended for her religious beliefs

22 September 2020

Kristie Higgs is taking her dismissal from Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire to a tribunal claiming she was sacked for her Christian beliefs


Coffee cup recycling bins to be rolled out at major stations

Coffee cup recycling bins to be rolled out at major stations

Coffee cup recycling bins to be rolled out at major stations

22 September 2020

Passengers travelling through Network Rail’s 20 stations will be able to use the orange bins by the end of next month.


John Lennon’s school detention sheet to go under the hammer

John Lennon’s school detention sheet to go under the hammer

John Lennon’s school detention sheet to go under the hammer

22 September 2020

Sotheby’s is selling material from the rise of the Fab Four.


What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

22 September 2020

Tougher restrictions are coming into place but vary across the four nations.


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