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Number of pupils in England off school due to Covid-19 surges

Number of pupils in England off school due to Covid-19 surges

Number of pupils in England off school due to Covid-19 surges

30 November 2021

Disruption to schooling is likely to worsen following the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant, unions say.


Millionaire hotelier killed by partner’s son over mother’s betrayal, court told

Millionaire hotelier killed by partner’s son over mother’s betrayal, court told

Millionaire hotelier killed by partner’s son over mother’s betrayal, court told

30 November 2021

Thomas Schreiber, of Gillingham, Dorset, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court.


Health chief and Downing Street clash over call to limit socialising

Health chief and Downing Street clash over call to limit socialising

Health chief and Downing Street clash over call to limit socialising

30 November 2021

UK Health Security Agency chief Dr Jenny Harries suggested ‘not socialising when we don’t particularly need to’ in the run-up to Christmas.


Football coach tells Barton assault trial he found boss ‘in shock’ in tunnel

Football coach tells Barton assault trial he found boss ‘in shock’ in tunnel

Football coach tells Barton assault trial he found boss ‘in shock’ in tunnel

30 November 2021

Former Barnsley assistant manager Christopher Stern was giving evidence at Sheffield Crown Court.


Terry’s and Heinz collaborate to produce ‘world first’ Chocolate Orange Mayo

Terry’s and Heinz collaborate to produce ‘world first’ Chocolate Orange Mayo

Terry’s and Heinz collaborate to produce ‘world first’ Chocolate Orange Mayo

30 November 2021

The mayo can be dolloped onto festive desserts or spread onto brioche, crumpets, pancakes or croissants this festive season, the brands claim.


Which street in the UK has the slowest broadband?

Which street in the UK has the slowest broadband?

Which street in the UK has the slowest broadband?

30 November 2021

New research by Uswitch.com has revealed the fastest and slowest streets in the country for broadband.


Call to reduce socialising will harm hospitality sector, warn bosses

Call to reduce socialising will harm hospitality sector, warn bosses

Call to reduce socialising will harm hospitality sector, warn bosses

30 November 2021

Kate Nicholls, of UKHospitality, said the message from health officials would have a damaging effect on Christmas trade.


Consumers must be ‘flexible’ about when they use electricity, think tank says

Consumers must be ‘flexible’ about when they use electricity, think tank says

Consumers must be ‘flexible’ about when they use electricity, think tank says

30 November 2021

Households will need to adapt to ‘the needs of the system’ in order to cut carbon emissions from electricity.


Parliament has never given up power to imprison people – Jacob Rees-Mogg

Parliament has never given up power to imprison people – Jacob Rees-Mogg

Parliament has never given up power to imprison people – Jacob Rees-Mogg

30 November 2021

The Leader of the House said the power could be an incentive to compel witnesses to attend select committee sessions.


Cyclist to ride around Midlands football clubs to raise modern slavery awareness

Cyclist to ride around Midlands football clubs to raise modern slavery awareness

Cyclist to ride around Midlands football clubs to raise modern slavery awareness

30 November 2021

Gordon Miller will be cycling with current and former footballers on Thursday – the UN’s International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.


Ofwat flags worries over ‘financial resilience’ of three water firms

Ofwat flags worries over ‘financial resilience’ of three water firms

Ofwat flags worries over ‘financial resilience’ of three water firms

30 November 2021

The water watchdog said Southern Water, SES Water and Yorkshire Water were lagging behind rivals in the quality of the services they deliver.


Strictly champion Ore Oduba backs campaign to get older people dancing

Strictly champion Ore Oduba backs campaign to get older people dancing

Strictly champion Ore Oduba backs campaign to get older people dancing

30 November 2021

The TV presenter joined residents of the Dawson Lodge care home run for a session.


Paedophile coach tells damages trial he had no links to Man City in 1980s

Paedophile coach tells damages trial he had no links to Man City in 1980s

Paedophile coach tells damages trial he had no links to Man City in 1980s

30 November 2021

Barry Bennell gave evidence at a High Court trial after eight men who they were abused when playing schoolboy football four decades ago sued City.


Astronomers uncover closest pair of supermassive black holes yet

Astronomers uncover closest pair of supermassive black holes yet

Astronomers uncover closest pair of supermassive black holes yet

30 November 2021

Astronomers suspected the NGC 7727 galaxy hosted the two black holes, but had not been able to confirm their presence until now.


Which TSB branches are set to close?

Which TSB branches are set to close?

Which TSB branches are set to close?

30 November 2021

The bank is closing 70 branches next year but will your local one be affected?


ITV confirms it will screen royal carol concert in snub to BBC

ITV confirms it will screen royal carol concert in snub to BBC

ITV confirms it will screen royal carol concert in snub to BBC

30 November 2021

The royal households recently criticised a BBC documentary for giving credibility to ‘overblown and unfounded claims’.


Labour isn’t moving to the right, it’s moving North – Nandy

Labour isn’t moving to the right, it’s moving North – Nandy

Labour isn’t moving to the right, it’s moving North – Nandy

30 November 2021

Lisa Nandy was speaking after Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer carried out a reshuffle of his top team.


National Grid and Scottish Power to pay £158 million for subsea project delays

National Grid and Scottish Power to pay £158 million for subsea project delays

National Grid and Scottish Power to pay £158 million for subsea project delays

30 November 2021

The energy regulator said the penalty will be passed on to households to help lower electricity bills.


Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men seeking damages from Man City

Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men seeking damages from Man City

Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men seeking damages from Man City

30 November 2021

Barry Bennell is in jail after being convicted of child sex offences.


Truss says she stands with allies against Russia’s ‘malign activity’

Truss says she stands with allies against Russia’s ‘malign activity’

Truss says she stands with allies against Russia’s ‘malign activity’

30 November 2021

The Foreign Secretary said: ‘Any action by Russia to undermine the freedom and democracy that our partners enjoy would be a strategic mistake.’


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