Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Pubs in Wales can remain open past 10pm ‘for people to drink up’

Pubs in Wales can remain open past 10pm ‘for people to drink up’

Pubs in Wales can remain open past 10pm ‘for people to drink up’

23 September 2020

The First Minister said this would allow people to ‘drink up, to eat up, to bring their evening to an orderly close’.


HGVs will need permits to enter Kent to prevent post-Brexit gridlock – Gove

HGVs will need permits to enter Kent to prevent post-Brexit gridlock – Gove

HGVs will need permits to enter Kent to prevent post-Brexit gridlock – Gove

23 September 2020

Michael Gove said the measures were aimed at preventing the prospect of 7,000 lorries queued up due to bureaucracy at the border with France.


Palace distances itself from Harry’s remarks on voting in US election

Palace distances itself from Harry’s remarks on voting in US election

Palace distances itself from Harry’s remarks on voting in US election

23 September 2020

The duke recorded a video with the Duchess of Sussex for Time magazine, but has faced a backlash amid accusations of political interference.


Broadcaster becomes director of William and Kate’s foundation

Broadcaster becomes director of William and Kate’s foundation

Broadcaster becomes director of William and Kate’s foundation

23 September 2020

Broadcaster Zeinab Badawi takes up her role as the Duke of Cambridge’s private secretary Simon Case steps down as director.


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

23 September 2020

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.


‘Special day’ for customers as N Ireland’s non-food pubs reopen

‘Special day’ for customers as N Ireland’s non-food pubs reopen

‘Special day’ for customers as N Ireland’s non-food pubs reopen

23 September 2020

Customers returned to hundreds of traditional bars that do not serve food across Northern Ireland on Wednesday for the first time since lockdown.


What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

23 September 2020

Tougher restrictions are being brought in across all four nations.


Auctioneers raise estimate on Chinese ‘teapot’ found during lockdown

Auctioneers raise estimate on Chinese ‘teapot’ found during lockdown

Auctioneers raise estimate on Chinese ‘teapot’ found during lockdown

23 September 2020

The wine ewer has attracted interest from China.


10 police officers injured by corrosive substance during drugs bust

10 police officers injured by corrosive substance during drugs bust

10 police officers injured by corrosive substance during drugs bust

23 September 2020

Both police and several suspects required hospital treatment after coming into contact with the chemical during a raid in Barnet, north London.


Man arrested after protests outside barracks housing Channel migrants

Man arrested after protests outside barracks housing Channel migrants

Man arrested after protests outside barracks housing Channel migrants

23 September 2020

Dyfed-Powys Police said around 40 people had protested in the area on Tuesday evening, and the 50-year-old man was arrested.


Record number of students due to start degrees in UK amid fears of deferrals

Record number of students due to start degrees in UK amid fears of deferrals

Record number of students due to start degrees in UK amid fears of deferrals

23 September 2020

More applicants from overseas are expected to start at British universities despite disruption from the pandemic.


Treasury Committee chair says Government must be ‘ready to act’ on FinCEN Files

Treasury Committee chair says Government must be ‘ready to act’ on FinCEN Files

Treasury Committee chair says Government must be ‘ready to act’ on FinCEN Files

23 September 2020

UK companies were heavily represented in the leaked suspicious activity reports.


Further lockdown could destroy businesses, minister warns

Further lockdown could destroy businesses, minister warns

Further lockdown could destroy businesses, minister warns

23 September 2020

The number of diagnoses is predicted to double every 10 days in a major onslaught on the health service.


Harry accused of interfering in US politics after plea to ‘reject hate speech’

Harry accused of interfering in US politics after plea to ‘reject hate speech’

Harry accused of interfering in US politics after plea to ‘reject hate speech’

23 September 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in a video for Time magazine as they urged voter participation ahead of the presidential elections.


Excess waist fat linked to higher risk of early death, research suggests

Excess waist fat linked to higher risk of early death, research suggests

Excess waist fat linked to higher risk of early death, research suggests

23 September 2020

Experts said larger hips and thighs are associated with a lower risk of early death.


UK gin industry ‘under threat’ from invasive plant disease

UK gin industry ‘under threat’ from invasive plant disease

UK gin industry ‘under threat’ from invasive plant disease

23 September 2020

Researchers have found the Phytophthora austrocedri pathogen spreading through juniper trees across Scotland.


How to use the coronavirus contact tracing app

How to use the coronavirus contact tracing app

How to use the coronavirus contact tracing app

23 September 2020

The app is being rolled out across England and Wales after months of delay.


‘Desperation’ led Grenfell victims to believe in helicopter rescue, report says

‘Desperation’ led Grenfell victims to believe in helicopter rescue, report says

‘Desperation’ led Grenfell victims to believe in helicopter rescue, report says

23 September 2020

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has published a report into the tragedy.


Ministers disagree on commitment to consult devolved administrations on trade

Ministers disagree on commitment to consult devolved administrations on trade

Ministers disagree on commitment to consult devolved administrations on trade

23 September 2020

The Scottish Government wants to see this pledge written into the UK Government’s Trade Bill – but UK ministers are opposed to this.


New rules will cost thousands and put local pubs at risk, say landlords

New rules will cost thousands and put local pubs at risk, say landlords

New rules will cost thousands and put local pubs at risk, say landlords

23 September 2020

Many bemoaned the 10pm curfew and the short time they have to reshape business to table service.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More