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Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

08 December 2020

Runnymede, Basildon and Brentwood have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.


Covid-free Christmas: How to keep the virus out of your bubble

Covid-free Christmas: How to keep the virus out of your bubble

Covid-free Christmas: How to keep the virus out of your bubble

08 December 2020

Do not forget the basics of ‘hands, face, space’ over Christmas, doctors say.


SNP chief executive’s Salmond inquiry evidence ‘has sunk Sturgeon’, claims Tory

SNP chief executive’s Salmond inquiry evidence ‘has sunk Sturgeon’, claims Tory

SNP chief executive’s Salmond inquiry evidence ‘has sunk Sturgeon’, claims Tory

08 December 2020

Murdo Fraser said comments by Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell have ‘directly contradicted the First Minister’.


How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?

How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?

How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?

08 December 2020

Phase 3 trial data showed the jab was 70.4% effective on average across two different dose regimes.


Ineos confirms new car to be built in France instead of Wales

Ineos confirms new car to be built in France instead of Wales

Ineos confirms new car to be built in France instead of Wales

08 December 2020

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company has opted to build the new 4×4 Grenadier at the Hambach factory in France instead of Bridgend.


Spike in demand for coach travel during student travel window

Spike in demand for coach travel during student travel window

Spike in demand for coach travel during student travel window

08 December 2020

National Express says passenger numbers have surged since the window for students returning home for Christmas opened last week.


Royal reunion with Queen and family at William and Kate’s final destination

Royal reunion with Queen and family at William and Kate’s final destination

Royal reunion with Queen and family at William and Kate’s final destination

08 December 2020

The Cambridges’ royal train tour ended at Windsor with an event to pay tribute to volunteers and key workers.


All school exams in Scotland cancelled next year

All school exams in Scotland cancelled next year

All school exams in Scotland cancelled next year

08 December 2020

Education Secretary John Swinney has announced Higher and Advanced Higher tests will be scrapped, along with National 5 exams.


Divorcee with record £453 million payout says she rejected ‘kept woman’ offer

Divorcee with record £453 million payout says she rejected ‘kept woman’ offer

Divorcee with record £453 million payout says she rejected ‘kept woman’ offer

08 December 2020

Tatiana Akhmedova, 48, said billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov, 65, offered to pay her bills and expenses on a ‘regular basis’


Sturgeon did not discuss Salmond allegations with me, says SNP chief executive

Sturgeon did not discuss Salmond allegations with me, says SNP chief executive

Sturgeon did not discuss Salmond allegations with me, says SNP chief executive

08 December 2020

The First Minister’s husband Peter Murrell has been giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints.


Neighbourliness waning as pandemic fatigue sets in – survey

Neighbourliness waning as pandemic fatigue sets in – survey

Neighbourliness waning as pandemic fatigue sets in – survey

08 December 2020

Just a quarter of adults know which of their neighbours are most vulnerable to coronavirus, shows data from Co-op Insurance Neighbourhood Watch.


Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

08 December 2020

Diane Dodds said it was vital to ensure the region did not become a ‘back door’ for the bloc’s products.


Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

08 December 2020

The Resolution Foundation said furlough should be extended to replace sick pay for isolating workers.


Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

08 December 2020

Former Conservative Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has called for the BBC to be subjected to the same rules as Whitehall departments.


Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

08 December 2020

The UK’s competition watchdog has hailed the decision as a victory for consumer choice.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Scotland

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Scotland

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Scotland

08 December 2020

Rates have fallen in 19 of the 32 local authority areas.


Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

08 December 2020

The Labour leader said he would fight for ‘fair pay’ for key workers, with millions facing a pay freeze next year.


NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

08 December 2020

Sir Simon Stevens was speaking during a visit to the vaccination centre at Guy’s Hospital in London.


Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

08 December 2020

The Government has launched a major review of gambling laws.


Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

08 December 2020

Workers at DHL Supply Chain in Liverpool have announced strikes at its warehouse over allegations of victimisation and poor pay.


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