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Coronavirus cases fell by almost a third in lockdown, study suggests

Coronavirus cases fell by almost a third in lockdown, study suggests

Coronavirus cases fell by almost a third in lockdown, study suggests

29 November 2020

Findings from Imperial College London’s React study show there was a 30% drop in cases across the country over almost a fortnight this month.


Boris Johnson is greatest recruiting agent for independence, Plaid leader says

Boris Johnson is greatest recruiting agent for independence, Plaid leader says

Boris Johnson is greatest recruiting agent for independence, Plaid leader says

29 November 2020

Adam Price addressed the SNP annual conference, describing Boris Johnson as a ‘disaster’.


SNP independence commission calls for windfall tax to fund Covid-19 recovery

SNP independence commission calls for windfall tax to fund Covid-19 recovery

SNP independence commission calls for windfall tax to fund Covid-19 recovery

29 November 2020

The commission was set up to probe how an independent Scotland could tackle inequalities.


Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets

Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets

Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets

29 November 2020

Dame Cressida Dick insisted no-one was targeted because of the colour of their skin.


Tighter tier system to cost hospitality sector up to £7.8bn – report

Tighter tier system to cost hospitality sector up to £7.8bn – report

Tighter tier system to cost hospitality sector up to £7.8bn – report

29 November 2020

A survey showed consumers are keen to return to pubs and restaurants.


Fire deaths mother Mairead Philpott freed from jail after serving eight years

Fire deaths mother Mairead Philpott freed from jail after serving eight years

Fire deaths mother Mairead Philpott freed from jail after serving eight years

29 November 2020

Philpott was convicted in 2012 and lost an appeal to reduce her sentence in 2013.


Special Hey Duggee episode to celebrate parental resilience in lockdown

Special Hey Duggee episode to celebrate parental resilience in lockdown

Special Hey Duggee episode to celebrate parental resilience in lockdown

29 November 2020

The show will end with the awarding of a ‘Parenting in 2020’ badge, recognising parents for their hard work amid the pandemic.


Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told

Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told

Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told

29 November 2020

In the summer, the Government announced that the Chinese firm was to be banned from the most sensitive core parts of UK networks.


Beavers build their first dam in Exmoor in more than 400 years

Beavers build their first dam in Exmoor in more than 400 years

Beavers build their first dam in Exmoor in more than 400 years

29 November 2020

The animals have been captured on video beavering away after being introduced to the area by the National Trust nine months ago.


‘New era of civility’ in disputes awaits under ‘apologies’ law, ministers told

‘New era of civility’ in disputes awaits under ‘apologies’ law, ministers told

‘New era of civility’ in disputes awaits under ‘apologies’ law, ministers told

29 November 2020

MPs will be asked to allow Conservative John Howell’s Apologies Bill to be considered further in Parliament.


Mark Hamill leads tributes to Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse following death

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse following death

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse following death

29 November 2020

The former bodybuilder earned an MBE for also playing the Green Cross Code Man.


Queen praises ‘wonderful’ work of Commonwealth volunteers

Queen praises ‘wonderful’ work of Commonwealth volunteers

Queen praises ‘wonderful’ work of Commonwealth volunteers

29 November 2020

The Commonwealth Points of Light award is given in recognition of the difference people have made while volunteering.


Family of terror attack victim backs new law for security in public spaces

Family of terror attack victim backs new law for security in public spaces

Family of terror attack victim backs new law for security in public spaces

29 November 2020

Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23 were killed in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack near London Bridge exactly one year ago.


Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome Alex Salmond’s return to SNP

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome Alex Salmond’s return to SNP

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome Alex Salmond’s return to SNP

29 November 2020

The Scottish First Minister was questioned about her predecessor amid an ongoing inquiry into the handling of complaints against him.


Thousands of turkeys culled after bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire farm

Thousands of turkeys culled after bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire farm

Thousands of turkeys culled after bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire farm

29 November 2020

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said avian influenza poses little risk to public health.


Raab warns of third coronavirus wave if balance not struck with restrictions

Raab warns of third coronavirus wave if balance not struck with restrictions

Raab warns of third coronavirus wave if balance not struck with restrictions

29 November 2020

The Government is seeking to head off a rebellion among Tory MPs over the new tier system which is set to come into effect next week.


Andy Burnham calls for more Government support and re-think on Tier 3

Andy Burnham calls for more Government support and re-think on Tier 3

Andy Burnham calls for more Government support and re-think on Tier 3

29 November 2020

The Mayor of Greater Manchester wants more cash for Tier 3 regions and a review in light of falling infection rates.


Handing over Salmond legal advice under ‘active consideration’ – Swinney

Handing over Salmond legal advice under ‘active consideration’ – Swinney

Handing over Salmond legal advice under ‘active consideration’ – Swinney

29 November 2020

The committee set up to investigate how complaints against Alex Salmond were handled has been pushing the Scottish Government to release legal advice.


Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

29 November 2020

Rob Lewis stayed in Sri Lanka when coronavirus meant Joe Root and the England team returned home in March.


Social media stars to deliver free Christmas presents to 5,000 children

Social media stars to deliver free Christmas presents to 5,000 children

Social media stars to deliver free Christmas presents to 5,000 children

29 November 2020

Viral duo The Bald Builders will be touring their Littlehampton community in van-turned-Santa’s grotto giving out presents.


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