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Javid denies PM broke Covid rules last year with parties at Number 10

Javid denies PM broke Covid rules last year with parties at Number 10

Javid denies PM broke Covid rules last year with parties at Number 10

01 December 2021

Reports claim Boris Johnson attended a packed leaving do for a senior aide during the second lockdown.


Take a Covid test before attending Christmas parties, Javid says

Take a Covid test before attending Christmas parties, Javid says

Take a Covid test before attending Christmas parties, Javid says

01 December 2021

The Health Minister said it was acceptable for people to still attend festive functions but they should take a test beforehand.


Cancers will go undetected as NHS backlog worsens – Streeting

Cancers will go undetected as NHS backlog worsens – Streeting

Cancers will go undetected as NHS backlog worsens – Streeting

01 December 2021

Labour’s shadow health secretary drew on his own experience of cancer care.


Government refuses to release details of carbon cuts in flagship climate policy

Government refuses to release details of carbon cuts in flagship climate policy

Government refuses to release details of carbon cuts in flagship climate policy

01 December 2021

The Business Department says it will not release a document setting out emissions cuts that policies in the net zero strategy are expected to deliver.


What the papers say – December 1

What the papers say – December 1

What the papers say – December 1

01 December 2021

The Government’s battle against the Omicron variant continues to feature on the front pages.


Boris Johnson facing scrutiny over Omicron’s spread as festive concerns flagged

Boris Johnson facing scrutiny over Omicron’s spread as festive concerns flagged

Boris Johnson facing scrutiny over Omicron’s spread as festive concerns flagged

01 December 2021

UK Health Security Agency chief Dr Jenny Harries suggested people should decrease social contacts ‘a little bit’.


2030 end to England HIV deaths ‘within reach’, Elton John’s Aids Foundation says

2030 end to England HIV deaths ‘within reach’, Elton John’s Aids Foundation says

2030 end to England HIV deaths ‘within reach’, Elton John’s Aids Foundation says

30 November 2021

An HIV Action Plan, backed by over £23 million of government funding, aims to cut new infections by 80% by 2025 and end infections and deaths by 2030.


Northern Powergrid denies Tory MP’s claim it refused offer of military aid

Northern Powergrid denies Tory MP’s claim it refused offer of military aid

Northern Powergrid denies Tory MP’s claim it refused offer of military aid

30 November 2021

A spokeswoman for the firm has said ‘no offer of military assistance was made and, therefore, no refusal given’.


Cricketing legend Sobers hails republican Barbados but will miss the Queen

Cricketing legend Sobers hails republican Barbados but will miss the Queen

Cricketing legend Sobers hails republican Barbados but will miss the Queen

30 November 2021

The Prince of Wales carried out a series of royal events on the final day of his visit to Barbados.


Donald Trump says Boris Johnson making ‘big mistake’ backing wind power

Donald Trump says Boris Johnson making ‘big mistake’ backing wind power

Donald Trump says Boris Johnson making ‘big mistake’ backing wind power

30 November 2021

The former US president said wind farms were ‘destroying’ the UK landscape.


Donald Trump accuses Duchess of Sussex of being ‘disrespectful’ to the Queen

Donald Trump accuses Duchess of Sussex of being ‘disrespectful’ to the Queen

Donald Trump accuses Duchess of Sussex of being ‘disrespectful’ to the Queen

30 November 2021

The former US President was interviewed by Nigel Farage this week in Florida.


Ministers offer support to thousands still without power after Storm Arwen

Ministers offer support to thousands still without power after Storm Arwen

Ministers offer support to thousands still without power after Storm Arwen

30 November 2021

The Business Secretary said teams were ‘working tirelessly’ to restore power


Maxwell summoned girl, 14, to orgy leaving her ‘frozen in fear’, court told

Maxwell summoned girl, 14, to orgy leaving her ‘frozen in fear’, court told

Maxwell summoned girl, 14, to orgy leaving her ‘frozen in fear’, court told

30 November 2021

The alleged victim testified under the pseudonym ‘Jane’ on Tuesday.


Caledonian Sleeper train staff take pay dispute to London

Caledonian Sleeper train staff take pay dispute to London

Caledonian Sleeper train staff take pay dispute to London

30 November 2021

RMT members will demonstrate at Serco’s London office.


Teenager held on suspicion of murder after boy found with stab wounds

Teenager held on suspicion of murder after boy found with stab wounds

Teenager held on suspicion of murder after boy found with stab wounds

30 November 2021

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Southall, west London, at just after 9pm on November 24.


HIV diagnosis or preventative treatment no longer barrier to the armed forces – MoD

HIV diagnosis or preventative treatment no longer barrier to the armed forces – MoD

HIV diagnosis or preventative treatment no longer barrier to the armed forces – MoD

30 November 2021

Ministers said the change would make a military career ‘open to many more people’.


Nearly a million over-65 year-olds expect to be lonely this Christmas

Nearly a million over-65 year-olds expect to be lonely this Christmas

Nearly a million over-65 year-olds expect to be lonely this Christmas

30 November 2021

A friendly phone call, a visit or a cup of tea with an older person could help brighten the day of a lonely older person, Age UK says.


Prime Minister reveals he is a ‘devotee’ of Tayto crisps as he hosts food market

Prime Minister reveals he is a ‘devotee’ of Tayto crisps as he hosts food market

Prime Minister reveals he is a ‘devotee’ of Tayto crisps as he hosts food market

30 November 2021

A dozen businesses showcased their products on Tuesday.


PM steps up push for UK-EU returns agreement to solve Channel migrant crisis

PM steps up push for UK-EU returns agreement to solve Channel migrant crisis

PM steps up push for UK-EU returns agreement to solve Channel migrant crisis

30 November 2021

It comes as France suggested talks with Britain could continue following a diplomatic spat over the handling of the small boat crossings.


SNP brands Boris Johnson ‘a liar’ but fails in bid to censure Prime Minister

SNP brands Boris Johnson ‘a liar’ but fails in bid to censure Prime Minister

SNP brands Boris Johnson ‘a liar’ but fails in bid to censure Prime Minister

30 November 2021

The party accused Mr Johnson of presiding over ‘scandal after scandal’ and urged Tory MPs to join opposition parties in criticising his behaviour.


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