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Britain to be lashed by rain and strong winds as storm moves in from France
Britain to be lashed by rain and strong winds as storm moves in from France
30 September 2020
The south coast is expected to be hit with gusts of 60-65mph on Friday.
Switching to online university lectures a ‘sensible step’ – Sir Keir Starmer
Switching to online university lectures a ‘sensible step’ – Sir Keir Starmer
30 September 2020
But the Labour leader has refused to say whether he would back calls for affected students to be given tuition fee refunds.
Home Office staff to have migration and race training after Windrush scandal
Home Office staff to have migration and race training after Windrush scandal
30 September 2020
Home Secretary Priti Patel said it was an ‘unprecedented programme of change’.
Tory MSP dismissed from chamber after calling Nicola Sturgeon a liar
Tory MSP dismissed from chamber after calling Nicola Sturgeon a liar
30 September 2020
Oliver Mundell refused to withdraw the remark when asked to do so by the Presiding Officer.
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force
30 September 2020
The ban on the plastic products was delayed due to the challenges coronavirus posed to businesses.
Untrue to say Scottish Government quit common frameworks talks, says minster
Untrue to say Scottish Government quit common frameworks talks, says minster
30 September 2020
Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell hit back at a claim made by UK Government minister Paul Scully.
Countries lacking effective track and trace ‘losing sight of the enemy’ – WHO
Countries lacking effective track and trace ‘losing sight of the enemy’ – WHO
30 September 2020
Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the agency’s Health Emergencies Programme, made his comments during a webinar hosted by Chatham House.
Eight patients die following Covid-19 outbreak at hospital
Eight patients die following Covid-19 outbreak at hospital
30 September 2020
Royal Glamorgan Hospital is in Rhondda Cynon Taf – one of the areas of Wales currently subjected to local lockdown restrictions.
Top-earning footballers urged to donate week’s wages to support community clubs
Top-earning footballers urged to donate week’s wages to support community clubs
30 September 2020
MP Chris Evans proposed the creation of a trust funded by high-earning footballers whose funds would be distributed among struggling clubs.
Pantomime dames lead protest calling for theatre industry support
Pantomime dames lead protest calling for theatre industry support
30 September 2020
Demonstrators marched to Parliament Square in central London.
US contacts considered kidnapping or poisoning Assange, court told
US contacts considered kidnapping or poisoning Assange, court told
30 September 2020
The WikiLeaks founder was also bugged in the toilet at the Ecuador embassy, his extradition hearing has heard.
Speaker condemns Johnson’s ‘unsatisfactory’ handling of coronavirus laws
Speaker condemns Johnson’s ‘unsatisfactory’ handling of coronavirus laws
30 September 2020
Boris Johnson will be spared the prospect of a damaging Tory revolt over the way coronavirus rules are introduced but was rebuked by the Speaker.
Checks on agri-food goods will take place between GB and NI, minister confirms
Checks on agri-food goods will take place between GB and NI, minister confirms
30 September 2020
Brandon Lewis committed to a ‘slimmed-down Finance Bill’ later this year.
Confusing law-making for North East Covid-19 rules ‘unacceptable’ – lawyer
Confusing law-making for North East Covid-19 rules ‘unacceptable’ – lawyer
30 September 2020
A Labour council leader and a police boss also expressed frustration at the way the restrictions were handled.
Dozens of birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, RSPB report says
Dozens of birds of prey illegally killed in 2019, RSPB report says
30 September 2020
The charity said there were 85 confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution last year.
Greenland ice loss ‘on pace to be greater than anything seen in 12,000 years’
Greenland ice loss ‘on pace to be greater than anything seen in 12,000 years’
30 September 2020
Researchers say their work highlights the ‘extreme and unusual’ projected Greenland ice sheet losses for the 21st century.
Quarter of jobs at risk at City Pub Group after coronavirus restrictions
Quarter of jobs at risk at City Pub Group after coronavirus restrictions
30 September 2020
City Pub Group has 48 pubs and around 1,000 employees.
Delay in 5G rollout will cost UK economy billions, report says
Delay in 5G rollout will cost UK economy billions, report says
30 September 2020
A study from the Centre for Policy Studies has called for reforms around planning rules to help speed up the rollout of 5G technology.
Prime Minister’s Covid-19 confusion ‘no surprise’, Starmer tells MPs
Prime Minister’s Covid-19 confusion ‘no surprise’, Starmer tells MPs
30 September 2020
The Labour leader mocked Boris Johnson’s mixed messages over the ban on households mixing in the North East of England during PMQs.
9% rise in number of older people killed on roads
9% rise in number of older people killed on roads
30 September 2020
The number of fatalities of people aged 60 and over increased from 588 in 2018 to 638 in 2019.
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