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Rishi Sunak launches new bailout for firms and workers hit by coronavirus curbs

Rishi Sunak launches new bailout for firms and workers hit by coronavirus curbs

Rishi Sunak launches new bailout for firms and workers hit by coronavirus curbs

22 October 2020

The Chancellor’s latest package of measures came in response to rising numbers of cases and tougher restrictions.


Latest Huawei smartphones could be ‘last hurrah’ in Europe for Chinese firm

Latest Huawei smartphones could be ‘last hurrah’ in Europe for Chinese firm

Latest Huawei smartphones could be ‘last hurrah’ in Europe for Chinese firm

22 October 2020

An industry expert said US sanctions on Huawei were increasingly impacting its ability to make competitive devices outside of China.


How will the Chancellor’s new Covid support package be paid for?

How will the Chancellor’s new Covid support package be paid for?

How will the Chancellor’s new Covid support package be paid for?

22 October 2020

Billions of pounds of extra help has been announced for firms and workers.


Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough face tightening of coronavirus restrictions

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough face tightening of coronavirus restrictions

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough face tightening of coronavirus restrictions

22 October 2020

Matt Hancock also told MPs that Warrington in Cheshire may be moved into Tier 3.


Giant Borat floats down Thames to promote new movie

Giant Borat floats down Thames to promote new movie

Giant Borat floats down Thames to promote new movie

22 October 2020

A floating inflatable has passed the Tower of London to promote Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.


New drop in coronavirus cases at Tyneside universities for two weeks

New drop in coronavirus cases at Tyneside universities for two weeks

New drop in coronavirus cases at Tyneside universities for two weeks

22 October 2020

Newcastle and Northumbria University released their latest Covid-19 figures on Thursday.


‘One million people could arrive in UK from Hong Kong in five years’

‘One million people could arrive in UK from Hong Kong in five years’

‘One million people could arrive in UK from Hong Kong in five years’

22 October 2020

Home Office estimates suggest some 500,000 could arrive in the first year after the visa becomes available in January.


Indyref2 could take place next year, claims Holyrood minister

Indyref2 could take place next year, claims Holyrood minister

Indyref2 could take place next year, claims Holyrood minister

22 October 2020

But the Scottish Conservatives urged the SNP Government to instead focus on the country’s recovery from coronavirus.


Sunak promises extra financial support will not lead to prolonged restrictions

Sunak promises extra financial support will not lead to prolonged restrictions

Sunak promises extra financial support will not lead to prolonged restrictions

22 October 2020

Tory chair of the Treasury Select Committee Mel Stride called for the UK’s chief economist to join Number 10 press briefings on Covid-19.


Train operators warned over short notice timetable changes

Train operators warned over short notice timetable changes

Train operators warned over short notice timetable changes

22 October 2020

The Office of Rail and Road said train times are being altered more often than usual because of the impact of Covid-19.


Government accused of bending rules to suit the South with extra funding pledge

Government accused of bending rules to suit the South with extra funding pledge

Government accused of bending rules to suit the South with extra funding pledge

22 October 2020

The Chancellor announced billions for businesses under Tier 2 controls following the announcement that London was to be moved into that category.


Parents paid 13K for VIP entry to UK days before tragic migrant run, court told

Parents paid 13K for VIP entry to UK days before tragic migrant run, court told

Parents paid 13K for VIP entry to UK days before tragic migrant run, court told

22 October 2020

Witness X entered the UK 12 days before 39 Vietnamese nationals were found in a sealed lorry container.


Degree gap between black and white students ‘may take 66 years to close’

Degree gap between black and white students ‘may take 66 years to close’

Degree gap between black and white students ‘may take 66 years to close’

22 October 2020

Progress in narrowing the ethnicity gap across universities has been slow, the Advance HE executive says.


Covid-19 is not going to ‘wipe us out’ and people will have immunity – experts

Covid-19 is not going to ‘wipe us out’ and people will have immunity – experts

Covid-19 is not going to ‘wipe us out’ and people will have immunity – experts

22 October 2020

Professor Paul Lehner says our lives won’t always be affected by the virus and Professor Tracy Hussell wishes ‘herd immunity’ wasn’t such a dirty word


Memories from final days with crash family ‘will bring us peace’ – grandparents

Memories from final days with crash family ‘will bring us peace’ – grandparents

Memories from final days with crash family ‘will bring us peace’ – grandparents

22 October 2020

Sue and Kevin Powell said their son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren were travelling home from a weekend visit at the time of the car crash.


UK nations meet to discuss ‘mass migration’ of students at Christmas

UK nations meet to discuss ‘mass migration’ of students at Christmas

UK nations meet to discuss ‘mass migration’ of students at Christmas

22 October 2020

Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said asking students to self-isolate was being ‘actively considered’.


Hospitality groups launch legal action against Scottish Government

Hospitality groups launch legal action against Scottish Government

Hospitality groups launch legal action against Scottish Government

22 October 2020

The move comes after restrictions on the industry were extended for a further week.


Charles welcomes Iraqi prime minister to Clarence House

Charles welcomes Iraqi prime minister to Clarence House

Charles welcomes Iraqi prime minister to Clarence House

22 October 2020

The prince met with Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who took over as prime minister in May.


Nearly half of people do not fully understand lockdown rules, study finds

Nearly half of people do not fully understand lockdown rules, study finds

Nearly half of people do not fully understand lockdown rules, study finds

22 October 2020

The study of more than 70,000 people also found that understanding of the rules was lower in England than in both Wales and Scotland.


Cafe wins legal battle to stay open under coronavirus rules

Cafe wins legal battle to stay open under coronavirus rules

Cafe wins legal battle to stay open under coronavirus rules

22 October 2020

Lawyers for Eusebi Deli in Glasgow’s west end said the court agreed its premises meet the legal definition of ‘cafe’.


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