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Failure to record thousands of confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

Failure to record thousands of confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

Failure to record thousands of confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

04 October 2020

The blunder came as the total number of lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK passed 500,000.


Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applaud Aston Villa’s win over Liverpool

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applaud Aston Villa’s win over Liverpool

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge applaud Aston Villa’s win over Liverpool

04 October 2020

The royal couple expressed their support for the club through their official Twitter account on Sunday.


Two arrested in connection with deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

Two arrested in connection with deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

Two arrested in connection with deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

04 October 2020

Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi and Vian Mangrio were found dead inside their fire and smoke-damaged house in Burnley.


London Marathon organisers ‘delighted’ as thousands run in virtual event

London Marathon organisers ‘delighted’ as thousands run in virtual event

London Marathon organisers ‘delighted’ as thousands run in virtual event

04 October 2020

A round-up of runners’ stories from the virtual London Marathon, including those raising funds for Charity of the Year, Mencap.


Total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in UK passes 500,000

Total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in UK passes 500,000

Total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in UK passes 500,000

04 October 2020

Thousands of cases were not included in daily reports due to a technical issue with the Government’s Covid-19 dashboard.


Patel accused of ‘turning clock back 50 years’ with asylum reform plans

Patel accused of ‘turning clock back 50 years’ with asylum reform plans

Patel accused of ‘turning clock back 50 years’ with asylum reform plans

04 October 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel accused ‘leftie lawyers’ of defending a failed system as she announced an overhaul in her Tory conference speech.


Pub fined £1,000 for wedding party that went on past midnight

Pub fined £1,000 for wedding party that went on past midnight

Pub fined £1,000 for wedding party that went on past midnight

04 October 2020

Police were called to reports of a lock-in and had a complaint about noise.


Caledonian Sleeper staff strike begins as union blasts lack of government action

Caledonian Sleeper staff strike begins as union blasts lack of government action

Caledonian Sleeper staff strike begins as union blasts lack of government action

04 October 2020

RMT union members began the first of two 48-hour walkouts from 5.30pm on Sunday as well as action short of a strike over a rest period dispute.


Health minister urged to apologise for comparing pandemic and Olympic ‘pride’

Health minister urged to apologise for comparing pandemic and Olympic ‘pride’

Health minister urged to apologise for comparing pandemic and Olympic ‘pride’

04 October 2020

Lord Bethell said the country could be ‘extremely proud’ of pandemic efforts, drawing similarities to the hosting of the London 2012 games.


Police officer stabbed while trying to arrest attempted robbery suspects

Police officer stabbed while trying to arrest attempted robbery suspects

Police officer stabbed while trying to arrest attempted robbery suspects

04 October 2020

The suspects were detained a short time later with the assistance of firearms officers.


Virtual London Marathon was best yet for community spirit – finishers

Virtual London Marathon was best yet for community spirit – finishers

Virtual London Marathon was best yet for community spirit – finishers

04 October 2020

Marathon runners were supported by family and friends who could join them on their routes across the UK.


Staff and unions react angrily to possible Cineworld closures

Staff and unions react angrily to possible Cineworld closures

Staff and unions react angrily to possible Cineworld closures

04 October 2020

The move could affect more than 120 sites and more than 5,000 staff.


London Marathon’s oldest ‘ever-present’ runner thrilled to be getting 40th medal

London Marathon’s oldest ‘ever-present’ runner thrilled to be getting 40th medal

London Marathon’s oldest ‘ever-present’ runner thrilled to be getting 40th medal

04 October 2020

Ken Jones, 87, ran around his home town of Strabane, Co Tyrone, with a special app tracking his progress due to the pandemic.


Home Secretary targets ‘thuggery’ of Black Lives Matter protests in Tory speech

Home Secretary targets ‘thuggery’ of Black Lives Matter protests in Tory speech

Home Secretary targets ‘thuggery’ of Black Lives Matter protests in Tory speech

04 October 2020

Priti Patel also set out plans for a shake-up of the asylum system.


Renewable energy supplier to create 1,000 jobs

Renewable energy supplier to create 1,000 jobs

Renewable energy supplier to create 1,000 jobs

04 October 2020

PM Boris Johnson welcomed the announcement from Octopus Energy.


Like the Olympics, UK will look back on Covid response and be proud – minister

Like the Olympics, UK will look back on Covid response and be proud – minister

Like the Olympics, UK will look back on Covid response and be proud – minister

04 October 2020

Lord Bethell was asked how the UK would rank in the world in terms of its response.


Moore rules himself out of BBC chairman job – reports

Moore rules himself out of BBC chairman job – reports

Moore rules himself out of BBC chairman job – reports

04 October 2020

Charles Moore is the former editor of the Daily Telegraph.


Computing issue responsible for sharp Covid-19 case rise, says Johnson

Computing issue responsible for sharp Covid-19 case rise, says Johnson

Computing issue responsible for sharp Covid-19 case rise, says Johnson

04 October 2020

The official dashboard said on Saturday that due to a technical issue, which has now been resolved, there was a delay in publishing a number of cases.


Boris Johnson hails Union as ‘great achievement’ after Douglas Ross comments

Boris Johnson hails Union as ‘great achievement’ after Douglas Ross comments

Boris Johnson hails Union as ‘great achievement’ after Douglas Ross comments

04 October 2020

The Prime Minister was asked about comments made by the Scottish Conservative leader.


‘Political interference’ in lockdown decisions queried as Tory areas spared

‘Political interference’ in lockdown decisions queried as Tory areas spared

‘Political interference’ in lockdown decisions queried as Tory areas spared

04 October 2020

Labour has called for the Government to publish the criteria ministers are using to decide which areas face lockdowns.


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