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Migrant boat deaths should be a ‘wake-up call’ for those in power – charity

Migrant boat deaths should be a ‘wake-up call’ for those in power – charity

Migrant boat deaths should be a ‘wake-up call’ for those in power – charity

28 October 2020

Two children – aged five and eight – and two adults have died following the sinking of a boat off Dunkirk.


All areas of Nottinghamshire could face Tier 3 restrictions after surge in cases

All areas of Nottinghamshire could face Tier 3 restrictions after surge in cases

All areas of Nottinghamshire could face Tier 3 restrictions after surge in cases

28 October 2020

A full announcement on the Tier 3 restrictions for the city had been expected on Tuesday.


John Lewis wins permission to turn 45% of Oxford Street store into office space

John Lewis wins permission to turn 45% of Oxford Street store into office space

John Lewis wins permission to turn 45% of Oxford Street store into office space

27 October 2020

The retail giant hopes to swiftly return to profits through a programme of rapid diversification.


Covid-19 death rates in hospital patients ‘fell by half’ between March and June

Covid-19 death rates in hospital patients ‘fell by half’ between March and June

Covid-19 death rates in hospital patients ‘fell by half’ between March and June

27 October 2020

The team said better treatments and more understanding of how to treat coronavirus could be boosting survival.


Nottingham left waiting for details of soon-to-be imposed Tier 3 restrictions

Nottingham left waiting for details of soon-to-be imposed Tier 3 restrictions

Nottingham left waiting for details of soon-to-be imposed Tier 3 restrictions

27 October 2020

Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood claimed the delay was due to ministers wanting to extend the restrictions for the whole of Nottinghamshire.


UK ticket-holder wins £79m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder wins £79m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder wins £79m EuroMillions jackpot

27 October 2020

Players have been urged to check their tickets after the news was announced on Tuesday evening.


Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

27 October 2020

Sir Lenny Henry said it is a ‘much-needed step forward’.


Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

27 October 2020

John Penrose is a former minister who is married to NHS Test and Trace chief Baroness Harding.


Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

27 October 2020

It comes as the Staffordshire city of Stoke-on-Trent was also moved into Tier 2 restrictions last week.


Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

27 October 2020

The Scottish Tourism Alliance warned some businesses in the hospitality sector could remain closed until after Christmas – or shut completely.


Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

27 October 2020

John Bream says he is safe and well and planning more record-breaking feats after jumping from a helicopter with no parachute on Monday.


Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

27 October 2020

The country has banned the sale of non-essential goods during the two-week firebreak lockdown.


Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

27 October 2020

A University of Exeter study shows mountain gorillas are more than four times as likely to be genial towards familiar groups.


‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

27 October 2020

Charities say there is ‘no excuse for failing to act now’ and called on the UK Government to create a legal route for refugees.


Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

27 October 2020

About 22% of BAME workers who had been supported by the subsidies were unemployed in September, in contrast to 9% for the general population.


Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

27 October 2020

The deal is aimed at rapidly growing Aston Martin’s trade to sell around 10,000 vehicles by 2025.


10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

27 October 2020

Academics have called for an end to the privatisation of testing.


How dangerous are smart motorways?

How dangerous are smart motorways?

How dangerous are smart motorways?

27 October 2020

The smart motorway network will cover around 500 miles this year, the RAC said.


UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

27 October 2020

The process can reduce time to authorisation while maintaining standards of safety, efficacy and quality.


Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

27 October 2020

The new five-level system is due to come into place next Monday.


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