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People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

People should report neighbours for flouting coronavirus rules, minister says

14 September 2020

New laws preventing gatherings of more than six people came into effect on Monday.


Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

14 September 2020

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

14 September 2020

More than 180,000 jobs have been cut since Covid-19 started.


Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

14 September 2020

The Defence Secretary warned that the UK’s enemies had ‘studied our vulnerabilities’ and adapted more quickly.


Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

Scottish Government ‘secrecy’ over bill for Alex Salmond’s judicial review

14 September 2020

Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie complained the true cost of the defending the action had not been revealed.


Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

Researchers claim to develop concept to ensure ‘legal safety’ of driverless cars

14 September 2020

Several UK academics expressed concern about the limitations of the work.


Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

Dunn family urge Raab to set up US government meeting ahead of Washington trip

14 September 2020

Dominic Raab will meet US secretary of state Mike Pompeo later this week.


Britain’s Brexit ‘negotiating tactic’ has backfired, says Varadkar

Britain’s Brexit ‘negotiating tactic’ has backfired, says Varadkar

Britain’s Brexit ‘negotiating tactic’ has backfired, says Varadkar

14 September 2020

The UK Government’s Internal Market Bill has caused huge controversy over its impact on talks with the EU and on international treaties.


UK Health Secretary ‘tried to restrict testing in Scotland due to backlog’

UK Health Secretary ‘tried to restrict testing in Scotland due to backlog’

UK Health Secretary ‘tried to restrict testing in Scotland due to backlog’

14 September 2020

The UK’s Health Secretary proposed restricting testing slots at Scotland’s mobile and regional test centres due to a backlog, Nicola Sturgeon said.


Combining two precision medicines may treat drug-resistant cancers – study

Combining two precision medicines may treat drug-resistant cancers – study

Combining two precision medicines may treat drug-resistant cancers – study

14 September 2020

In a clinical trial, researchers found the combination was safe and that it successfully hit targets.


Families begin tributes to Manchester Arena victims

Families begin tributes to Manchester Arena victims

Families begin tributes to Manchester Arena victims

14 September 2020

The public inquiry into the terrorist outrage heard tributes from the families of Eilidh MacLeod, Martyn Hett and John Atkinson.


Government to examine sale of computer chip design firm Arm to US company Nvidia

Government to examine sale of computer chip design firm Arm to US company Nvidia

Government to examine sale of computer chip design firm Arm to US company Nvidia

14 September 2020

The UK-based chip design firm is to be bought in a deal worth more than £30 billion.


In Pictures: Britain basks in September sizzler

In Pictures: Britain basks in September sizzler

In Pictures: Britain basks in September sizzler

14 September 2020

Temperatures are set to reach 30C (86F) in places.


Woman’s family tells of ‘absolute hell’ amid appeal over 2011 disappearance

Woman’s family tells of ‘absolute hell’ amid appeal over 2011 disappearance

Woman’s family tells of ‘absolute hell’ amid appeal over 2011 disappearance

14 September 2020

Lana Purcell disappeared in January 2011.


PM to face down critics over plans to override EU exit deal

PM to face down critics over plans to override EU exit deal

PM to face down critics over plans to override EU exit deal

14 September 2020

Boris Johnson will lead Monday’s debate in the Commons on the Internal Market Bill.


Domino’s Pizza dishes up 5,000 new jobs

Domino’s Pizza dishes up 5,000 new jobs

Domino’s Pizza dishes up 5,000 new jobs

14 September 2020

The delivery chain also said it will create 1,000 apprenticeship positions under the Government’s new Kickstart scheme.


Assange faces effective life sentence if convicted in US, court told

Assange faces effective life sentence if convicted in US, court told

Assange faces effective life sentence if convicted in US, court told

14 September 2020

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is fighting extradition following leaks of hundreds of thousands of classified documents in 2010 and 2011.


North Sea helicopter flights 10 times more dangerous than jets – FAI

North Sea helicopter flights 10 times more dangerous than jets – FAI

North Sea helicopter flights 10 times more dangerous than jets – FAI

14 September 2020

The Civil Aviation Authority said that safety has improved in recent years.


Police officer stabbed in leg in late-night attack

Police officer stabbed in leg in late-night attack

Police officer stabbed in leg in late-night attack

14 September 2020

The officer, who suffered a serious stab injury to his leg, managed to self-administer medical treatment while two officers captured the suspect.


Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

14 September 2020

Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.


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