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Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

23 October 2020

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said there should be a ‘planned-for’ national approach by Government.


Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

23 October 2020

Proceedings have been delayed and he will now stand trial on November 27.


Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

23 October 2020

A spokeswoman for the University of Portsmouth said that the behaviour of the students would not be tolerated.


It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

23 October 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said that people could shop online if they could not find the items they needed


Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

23 October 2020

A £75 million package has been announced by the Government.


Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

23 October 2020

Routes into the Forest of Dean will be patrolled.


Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

23 October 2020

Wales’s First Minister warned that hundreds more people would die from coronavirus unless the firebreak lockdown was brought in.


Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

23 October 2020

The Scottish First Minister said her system ‘sensibly’ adds to the three-tier set-up in England.


Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

23 October 2020

The Local Government Association says the situation has been caused by an emergency Government coronavirus measure and is ‘unsustainable’.


35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

23 October 2020

The Government said 70% will go to organisations outside London.


How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

23 October 2020

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions began last week in England


Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

23 October 2020

A man from the Birmingham area is being sought by Greater Manchester Police


Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

23 October 2020

The Labour leader has spoken to voters in Glasgow in a ‘Call Keir’ session.


No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

23 October 2020

The facility will soon be able to analyse 85,000 coronavirus tests a day.


Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

23 October 2020

The First Minister said the Scottish Government’s borrowing limits mean it cannot promise infinite financial support.


Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

Family of cameraman killed in stunt: We hope no others face such heartbreak

23 October 2020

A coroner ruled the risk of fatal injury was not effectively recognised or managed.


Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

23 October 2020

Bosses at the fashion chain, which includes Peacocks and Jaeger, are continuing talks with suitors but further job losses are expected.


Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

23 October 2020

The veteran rocker and his son have denied simple battery following an incident in Palm Beach, Florida.


Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

23 October 2020

The Labour leader said the Bill would not give agents the ability to legally torture, murder or rape.


Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

23 October 2020

Thirty-nine Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a trailer on an industrial estate in Essex in October 2019.


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