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Starmer demands Scottish and UK governments ‘get a grip’ on Covid-19

Starmer demands Scottish and UK governments ‘get a grip’ on Covid-19

Starmer demands Scottish and UK governments ‘get a grip’ on Covid-19

16 September 2020

The Labour leader said the two administrations need to work together to defeat the virus.


Stop virus surge to protect Christmas, warns PM as more restrictions expected

Stop virus surge to protect Christmas, warns PM as more restrictions expected

Stop virus surge to protect Christmas, warns PM as more restrictions expected

16 September 2020

New measures are expected to be announced for the North East on Thursday and will come into effect at midnight.


Police confirm body found in forest is missing diplomat

Police confirm body found in forest is missing diplomat

Police confirm body found in forest is missing diplomat

16 September 2020

Mr Morris was the ambassador to Nepal between 2015 and November 2019 and accompanied the Duke of Sussex during his tour of the country in 2016.


Biden warns NI peace deal must not be ‘casualty’ of Brexit

Biden warns NI peace deal must not be ‘casualty’ of Brexit

Biden warns NI peace deal must not be ‘casualty’ of Brexit

16 September 2020

US intervention comes as Boris Johnson faces cross-party opposition to controversial UK Internal Market Bill.


Sony confirms November release date and pricing for next-generation PlayStation

Sony confirms November release date and pricing for next-generation PlayStation

Sony confirms November release date and pricing for next-generation PlayStation

16 September 2020

The new console will start from £359 in the UK.


MP outlines ‘horrific tales’ in call to tackle misogyny in women’s sport

MP outlines ‘horrific tales’ in call to tackle misogyny in women’s sport

MP outlines ‘horrific tales’ in call to tackle misogyny in women’s sport

16 September 2020

Ms Davies-Jones also outlined the ‘disturbing reality’ of female wrestlers who had been targeted by threats of rape and sexual assault.


Total failure of social distancing during House of Commons vote, claims MP

Total failure of social distancing during House of Commons vote, claims MP

Total failure of social distancing during House of Commons vote, claims MP

16 September 2020

A technology problem meant MPs had to queue to vote rather than swipe their passes on a card reader.


New restrictions expected for North East amid rising Covid-19 cases

New restrictions expected for North East amid rising Covid-19 cases

New restrictions expected for North East amid rising Covid-19 cases

16 September 2020

The leader of Newcastle City Council said the ‘additional, temporary’ measures are being planned to prevent another full lockdown.


Which Caribbean nation will follow Barbados in planning to become a republic?

Which Caribbean nation will follow Barbados in planning to become a republic?

Which Caribbean nation will follow Barbados in planning to become a republic?

16 September 2020

Talk of ditching the British monarchy has been spreading across the region.


Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement

Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement

Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement

16 September 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is in Washington for talks with senior figures.


In Video: Bristol Zoo celebrates ahead of Red Panda Day with new arrival

In Video: Bristol Zoo celebrates ahead of Red Panda Day with new arrival

In Video: Bristol Zoo celebrates ahead of Red Panda Day with new arrival

16 September 2020

International Red Panda Day is marked across the world annually on the third Saturday of September.


Macclesfield Town ‘won’t be the last’ football club to be wound up, says lawyer

Macclesfield Town ‘won’t be the last’ football club to be wound up, says lawyer

Macclesfield Town ‘won’t be the last’ football club to be wound up, says lawyer

16 September 2020

Rob Turner, an insolvency specialist, said the coronavirus crisis was putting clubs under ‘immense pressure’.


Judge grounds charter flight due to take asylum seekers to Madrid

Judge grounds charter flight due to take asylum seekers to Madrid

Judge grounds charter flight due to take asylum seekers to Madrid

16 September 2020

Lawyers representing three men who arrived in Britain on small boats raised concerns that people could end up destitute in Spain


Queen and Philip arrive at Sandringham

Queen and Philip arrive at Sandringham

Queen and Philip arrive at Sandringham

16 September 2020

The Duke of Edinburgh is believed to have spent much of his time at the Queen’s Norfolk estate since retiring from public duties.


‘Limited’ heatwave recorded on England’s south coast

‘Limited’ heatwave recorded on England’s south coast

‘Limited’ heatwave recorded on England’s south coast

16 September 2020

Sunshine is forecast for much of the UK on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to a maximum of 23C.


Senior law officer quits as PM forced to compromise on Brexit Bill

Senior law officer quits as PM forced to compromise on Brexit Bill

Senior law officer quits as PM forced to compromise on Brexit Bill

16 September 2020

Lord Keen of Elie QC, the Advocate General, tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister on Wednesday morning.


Sophie sits for sculpting session streamed live to support Vision Foundation

Sophie sits for sculpting session streamed live to support Vision Foundation

Sophie sits for sculpting session streamed live to support Vision Foundation

16 September 2020

Sculptor Frances Segelman is well known for her busts of royalty and celebrities.


Johnson warns Covid increase among elderly could lead to rising death toll

Johnson warns Covid increase among elderly could lead to rising death toll

Johnson warns Covid increase among elderly could lead to rising death toll

16 September 2020

Boris Johnson said he had concerns about cases in care homes and the rate of infection among the over-80s had doubled.


‘Dangerous’ house parties will not be tolerated, warns health minister

‘Dangerous’ house parties will not be tolerated, warns health minister

‘Dangerous’ house parties will not be tolerated, warns health minister

16 September 2020

Robin Swann said footage showing young people congregating and drinking near Queen’s University was ‘deplorable’.


Government law officer Lord Keen resigns over Brexit Bill

Government law officer Lord Keen resigns over Brexit Bill

Government law officer Lord Keen resigns over Brexit Bill

16 September 2020

He was reported to be deeply unhappy after ministers admitted provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill would breach international law.


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