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Hospitals ‘turning the corner’ with coronavirus cases

Hospitals ‘turning the corner’ with coronavirus cases

Hospitals ‘turning the corner’ with coronavirus cases

30 November 2020

The national medical director of NHS England says it is ‘critical’ that infection rates remain low.


Zahawi suggests pubs and cinemas may turn away vaccine refusers

Zahawi suggests pubs and cinemas may turn away vaccine refusers

Zahawi suggests pubs and cinemas may turn away vaccine refusers

30 November 2020

The Government minister suggested hospitality and entertainment venues may demand proof of vaccination.


Coronavirus restrictions could be in force for two months, proposed laws suggest

Coronavirus restrictions could be in force for two months, proposed laws suggest

Coronavirus restrictions could be in force for two months, proposed laws suggest

30 November 2020

Legal documents on the latest tier system to be brought in after lockdown ends were published on Monday.


Independence essential to help Scotland rebuild after Covid-19, Sturgeon insists

Independence essential to help Scotland rebuild after Covid-19, Sturgeon insists

Independence essential to help Scotland rebuild after Covid-19, Sturgeon insists

30 November 2020

The First Minister has announced health and social care workers will get a ‘thank-you’ payment for their work during the pandemic.


Tiers needed to avoid third national lockdown, Hancock warns Tory rebels

Tiers needed to avoid third national lockdown, Hancock warns Tory rebels

Tiers needed to avoid third national lockdown, Hancock warns Tory rebels

30 November 2020

The Health Secretary said the tiered system is ‘the most proportionate way to take the action that we need to keep people safe’.


British Government not ordering public inquiry into Pat Finucane murder

British Government not ordering public inquiry into Pat Finucane murder

British Government not ordering public inquiry into Pat Finucane murder

30 November 2020

Police Service of Northern Ireland and Police Ombudsman investigations into the solicitor’s 1989 loyalist paramilitary shooting are to go ahead.


Failure to check virus will lead to ‘intolerable’ loss of life, Government warns

Failure to check virus will lead to ‘intolerable’ loss of life, Government warns

Failure to check virus will lead to ‘intolerable’ loss of life, Government warns

30 November 2020

In its impact assessment on the new regulations, the Government said failure to maintain strong controls would lead to the NHS being overwhelmed.


University announces scholarship in memory of terror attack victim Saskia Jones

University announces scholarship in memory of terror attack victim Saskia Jones

University announces scholarship in memory of terror attack victim Saskia Jones

30 November 2020

The Saskia Jones Memorial Scholarship is a “fully-funded, three year, cross-disciplinary PhD studentship”.


Pc Andrew Harper’s widow will continue ‘battle for justice’ as she awaits ruling

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow will continue ‘battle for justice’ as she awaits ruling

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow will continue ‘battle for justice’ as she awaits ruling

30 November 2020

Lawyers for three men have argued that their sentences for manslaughter were too long and should be reduced.


Cancer survivors ‘more likely to die from flu’ even after decade from diagnosis

Cancer survivors ‘more likely to die from flu’ even after decade from diagnosis

Cancer survivors ‘more likely to die from flu’ even after decade from diagnosis

30 November 2020

The scientists say that their results highlight this group may need to be prioritised for vaccination against the flu and Covid-19.


New unit set up to monitor border disruption as UK breaks away from EU rules

New unit set up to monitor border disruption as UK breaks away from EU rules

New unit set up to monitor border disruption as UK breaks away from EU rules

30 November 2020

Officials acknowledged that changes to the way the UK trades with the EU are likely to mean ‘short-term’ disruption at the border.


New commemorative 50p coin celebrates The Snowman

New commemorative 50p coin celebrates The Snowman

New commemorative 50p coin celebrates The Snowman

30 November 2020

It is the third commemorative Snowman coin released by the Royal Mint.


Troubled Caffe Nero rejects last-minute takeover from billionaire Issa brothers

Troubled Caffe Nero rejects last-minute takeover from billionaire Issa brothers

Troubled Caffe Nero rejects last-minute takeover from billionaire Issa brothers

30 November 2020

Caffe Nero is the latest in a long list of businesses that have been forced to take drastic measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Past nine months have been hardest of my life, Sturgeon tells SNP conference

Past nine months have been hardest of my life, Sturgeon tells SNP conference

Past nine months have been hardest of my life, Sturgeon tells SNP conference

30 November 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said she feels a ‘deep sadness’ over the lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic.


Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at home

Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at home

Circus performers ready to get back to the studio after training at home

30 November 2020

The pair have turned their front room into a makeshift fitness studio to train during lockdown.


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

30 November 2020

Medway, Dover and Harlow have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.


Hate crime definition in NI should include gender motivation, review recommends

Hate crime definition in NI should include gender motivation, review recommends

Hate crime definition in NI should include gender motivation, review recommends

30 November 2020

The Stormont executive commissioned the judge-led review of current legal provisions.


Wales’ ban on alcohol sales will devastate hospitality industry, groups warn

Wales’ ban on alcohol sales will devastate hospitality industry, groups warn

Wales’ ban on alcohol sales will devastate hospitality industry, groups warn

30 November 2020

New restrictions on hospitality businesses come just three weeks after the end of a 17-day firebreak lockdown in Wales.


PM defends plans for tiered restrictions as he seeks to quell Tory rebellion

PM defends plans for tiered restrictions as he seeks to quell Tory rebellion

PM defends plans for tiered restrictions as he seeks to quell Tory rebellion

30 November 2020

Boris Johnson said it would be wrong to ‘take our foot off the throat of the beast’ now.


Salmond inquiry refuses to pay former first minister’s legal fees

Salmond inquiry refuses to pay former first minister’s legal fees

Salmond inquiry refuses to pay former first minister’s legal fees

30 November 2020

Levy and McRae argued it is unfair he has to fund efforts to provide evidence to the committee.


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