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Stormont Executive urged to act over recognition payments for the bereaved

Stormont Executive urged to act over recognition payments for the bereaved

Stormont Executive urged to act over recognition payments for the bereaved

20 September 2020

Tina Smith, whose husband Stephen was killed by an IRA bomb in West Germany in 1989, is among a number of widows and bereaved waiting for the scheme.


New leadership means listening to voters, insists Starmer

New leadership means listening to voters, insists Starmer

New leadership means listening to voters, insists Starmer

20 September 2020

The Labour leader also said that securing a Brexit deal is in the national interest.


Sir Keir Starmer ‘frustrated’ over Scottish independence talks

Sir Keir Starmer ‘frustrated’ over Scottish independence talks

Sir Keir Starmer ‘frustrated’ over Scottish independence talks

20 September 2020

The UK Labour leader refused to say if he would stand with a Conservative government in blocking an independence referendum.


Hancock warns of second lockdown if public fail to follow Covid-19 rules

Hancock warns of second lockdown if public fail to follow Covid-19 rules

Hancock warns of second lockdown if public fail to follow Covid-19 rules

20 September 2020

The Government has announced people in England could be fined up to £10,000 if they fail to self-isolate.


It is too early for second national lockdown, ministers warned

It is too early for second national lockdown, ministers warned

It is too early for second national lockdown, ministers warned

20 September 2020

Professor Carl Heneghan, of Oxford University, also said there is no evidence of a second wave of coronavirus yet.


Home working productivity surge leads TalkTalk to reassess offices

Home working productivity surge leads TalkTalk to reassess offices

Home working productivity surge leads TalkTalk to reassess offices

20 September 2020

Chief executive Tristia Harrison said staff will be able to work more flexibly and believes the nine-to-five office day is dead.


Man with ‘life-changing injuries’ among five hurt in Plymouth stabbing attack

Man with ‘life-changing injuries’ among five hurt in Plymouth stabbing attack

Man with ‘life-changing injuries’ among five hurt in Plymouth stabbing attack

20 September 2020

Devon and Cornwall Police responded to reports of multiple stabbings.


Visitors flock to Blackpool ahead of Lancashire local lockdown

Visitors flock to Blackpool ahead of Lancashire local lockdown

Visitors flock to Blackpool ahead of Lancashire local lockdown

20 September 2020

The resort will not be subject to the incoming restrictions.


Employers return more than £200m in furlough cash

Employers return more than £200m in furlough cash

Employers return more than £200m in furlough cash

20 September 2020

More than 80,000 businesses have returned money to the Government.


University town residents fear Covid-19 spikes as students return, poll finds

University town residents fear Covid-19 spikes as students return, poll finds

University town residents fear Covid-19 spikes as students return, poll finds

20 September 2020

Research was carried out across England for the University and College Union.


Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain

20 September 2020

It will be the first major service to take place at the venue since March.


Thousands fined for breaking ‘unclear’ lockdown rules, MPs warn

Thousands fined for breaking ‘unclear’ lockdown rules, MPs warn

Thousands fined for breaking ‘unclear’ lockdown rules, MPs warn

20 September 2020

The Joint Committee on Human Rights said it was ‘unacceptable’ that ‘many thousands’ were receiving fixed penalty notices with no means of redress.


UK-US travel restrictions will cost £11bn in 2020 – report

UK-US travel restrictions will cost £11bn in 2020 – report

UK-US travel restrictions will cost £11bn in 2020 – report

20 September 2020

A report on the economic impact of the reduction in transatlantic travel was commissioned by leading aviation industry firms.


Counsellors and psychologists vital for Covid-19 rehab, says expert

Counsellors and psychologists vital for Covid-19 rehab, says expert

Counsellors and psychologists vital for Covid-19 rehab, says expert

20 September 2020

Dr Michael Beckles, consultant respiratory and general physician, has seen a number of patients suffering from persistent symptoms.


‘Rush hour returns’ after schools reopen

‘Rush hour returns’ after schools reopen

‘Rush hour returns’ after schools reopen

20 September 2020

Traffic during the peak drop-off period between 8am and 9am is back to pre-pandemic levels.


Manufacturing forecast to contract by 10% due to virus crisis

Manufacturing forecast to contract by 10% due to virus crisis

Manufacturing forecast to contract by 10% due to virus crisis

20 September 2020

A no-deal Brexit would further damage investment prospects, research suggests.


What the papers say – September 20

What the papers say – September 20

What the papers say – September 20

20 September 2020

The announcement of tougher punishments for self-isolation breaches dominates the nation’s papers.


Khan presses for new Covid controls for London as infections rise

Khan presses for new Covid controls for London as infections rise

Khan presses for new Covid controls for London as infections rise

19 September 2020

London mayor considers a return to working from home as new modelling shows capital just days behind Northern hotspots.


Sir Keir Starmer: Put children ‘at the front of the queue’ for Covid tests

Sir Keir Starmer: Put children ‘at the front of the queue’ for Covid tests

Sir Keir Starmer: Put children ‘at the front of the queue’ for Covid tests

19 September 2020

The Labour leader says pupils should not be ‘robbed of an education’ due to a shortage of tests.


Self-isolate or face a fine of up to £10,000, warns Johnson

Self-isolate or face a fine of up to £10,000, warns Johnson

Self-isolate or face a fine of up to £10,000, warns Johnson

19 September 2020

The Prime Minister announces a new legal duty on people in England with Covid -19 to self-isolate.


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