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How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

23 October 2020

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions began last week in England


Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

23 October 2020

A man from the Birmingham area is being sought by Greater Manchester Police


Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

23 October 2020

The Labour leader has spoken to voters in Glasgow in a ‘Call Keir’ session.


No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

23 October 2020

The facility will soon be able to analyse 85,000 coronavirus tests a day.


Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

23 October 2020

The First Minister said the Scottish Government’s borrowing limits mean it cannot promise infinite financial support.


Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

23 October 2020

A coroner ruled the risk of fatal injury was not effectively recognised or managed.


Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

23 October 2020

Bosses at the fashion chain, which includes Peacocks and Jaeger, are continuing talks with suitors but further job losses are expected.


Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

23 October 2020

The veteran rocker and his son have denied simple battery following an incident in Palm Beach, Florida.


Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

23 October 2020

The Labour leader said the Bill would not give agents the ability to legally torture, murder or rape.


Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

23 October 2020

Thirty-nine Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a trailer on an industrial estate in Essex in October 2019.


Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

23 October 2020

MPs supported the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill at second reading.


Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

23 October 2020

The Scottish Retail Consortium claimed the move would do little to slow the spread of coronavirus.


£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

23 October 2020

The 15th century antique is believed to have been taken in a burglary by an organised crime group based in the capital in June last year.


Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

23 October 2020

Footballer Marcus Rashford has been praised by politicians and celebrities after highlighting offers of help for hungry children.


Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

23 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics said cases were still rising in all age groups.


What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

23 October 2020

The measures announced by the First Minister are to be debated at Holyrood before an expected enforcement date of November 2.


Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

23 October 2020

A campaign set up by the comedian has won the support of stars including Nigella Lawson, Amy Lennox and Emma Kennedy.


‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

23 October 2020

Scientists used organoids – mini-organs grown to mimic the behaviour of tissue and organs – to look at how the virus infects lungs.


Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

23 October 2020

The news follows a Government briefing with MPs in the region.


‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

23 October 2020

Enterprise Rent-A-Car said over the past five year demand for replacement vehicles has increased by an average of 8% in the two weeks after BST ends.


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