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Covid-19 rates continuing to rise in most areas of Wales

Covid-19 rates continuing to rise in most areas of Wales

Covid-19 rates continuing to rise in most areas of Wales

30 November 2020

Torfaen has recorded the biggest week-on-week increase.


Scotland should aim to rejoin EU in full, says Constitution Secretary

Scotland should aim to rejoin EU in full, says Constitution Secretary

Scotland should aim to rejoin EU in full, says Constitution Secretary

30 November 2020

Mike Russell told a fringe event at the SNP conference he would avoid a ‘halfway house’ of EEA membership.


Man who threw son into river guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility

Man who threw son into river guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility

Man who threw son into river guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility

30 November 2020

Zak Bennett-Eko was seen throwing his 11-month-old son into the river before walking to the Lock Keeper pub nearby where he was later arrested.


O’Neill: NI businesses urgently need Brexit clarity

O’Neill: NI businesses urgently need Brexit clarity

O’Neill: NI businesses urgently need Brexit clarity

30 November 2020

The two main sticking points in the Brexit negotiations remain level playing field trading arrangements and fishing rights.


Lord Hall to take part in inquiry into Diana’s Panorama interview

Lord Hall to take part in inquiry into Diana’s Panorama interview

Lord Hall to take part in inquiry into Diana’s Panorama interview

30 November 2020

The former BBC director-general led the first investigation into the princess’s appearance on the documentary series.


Energy suppliers promise new steps to help vulnerable customers

Energy suppliers promise new steps to help vulnerable customers

Energy suppliers promise new steps to help vulnerable customers

30 November 2020

Trade body Energy UK said that 15 suppliers, who supply gas and electricity to around seven in 10 British homes, have signed up.


EasyJet launches cut-price Covid-19 tests for travellers

EasyJet launches cut-price Covid-19 tests for travellers

EasyJet launches cut-price Covid-19 tests for travellers

30 November 2020

The Luton-based airline has agreed a deal with two private testing firms to offer preferential rates to flyers.


MPs urge Sir Philip Green to cover pension shortfall as Arcadia collapse nears

MPs urge Sir Philip Green to cover pension shortfall as Arcadia collapse nears

MPs urge Sir Philip Green to cover pension shortfall as Arcadia collapse nears

30 November 2020

Stephen Timms called on the tycoon to stump up funds as he urged the Pensions Regulator watchdog to protect pension scheme members.


Moderna seeks approval for its coronavirus vaccine

Moderna seeks approval for its coronavirus vaccine

Moderna seeks approval for its coronavirus vaccine

30 November 2020

The UK has secured seven million doses of the jab from the US firm.


Covid-19 vaccines will not be compulsory, says minister responsible for rollout

Covid-19 vaccines will not be compulsory, says minister responsible for rollout

Covid-19 vaccines will not be compulsory, says minister responsible for rollout

30 November 2020

But Nadhim Zahawi suggested the service sector may want to see proof of a jab from customers.


Stagger students’ return to campuses in new year or risk Covid spikes – Labour

Stagger students’ return to campuses in new year or risk Covid spikes – Labour

Stagger students’ return to campuses in new year or risk Covid spikes – Labour

30 November 2020

The party says students on placements, or whose face-to-face teaching is essential, should be allowed to travel back to university first.


Wreath laid as victims pay tribute to murdered lawyer Edgar Graham

Wreath laid as victims pay tribute to murdered lawyer Edgar Graham

Wreath laid as victims pay tribute to murdered lawyer Edgar Graham

30 November 2020

The 29-year-old unionist law lecturer was shot dead by the IRA in 1983.


Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

30 November 2020

TV presenter Hayley Matthews, who hosted the party’s virtual conference, has previously expressed support for conspiracy theories.


Ecclestone burglary plot suspect: I’m a ‘simple escort’, not a thief

Ecclestone burglary plot suspect: I’m a ‘simple escort’, not a thief

Ecclestone burglary plot suspect: I’m a ‘simple escort’, not a thief

30 November 2020

Maria Mester, 47, is on trial accused of helping to organise the £25 million raid on the home of Tamara Ecclestone last December.


Closure order for hair salon ‘causing distress to public’ by opening in lockdown

Closure order for hair salon ‘causing distress to public’ by opening in lockdown

Closure order for hair salon ‘causing distress to public’ by opening in lockdown

30 November 2020

Sinead Quinn, owner of Quinn Blakey Hairdressing in Oakenshaw, near Bradford, did not appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court for the hearing.


Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

30 November 2020

Some of the goods, which included two prestigious medals, were listed for sale on eBay, prosecutor Simon Maughan said.


More Covid-19 fines handed out by police during lockdown

More Covid-19 fines handed out by police during lockdown

More Covid-19 fines handed out by police during lockdown

30 November 2020

More than 60% of the fixed penalty notices have gone unpaid in some areas.


Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told

Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told

Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told

30 November 2020

A new inquest into the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah is probing whether illegal pollution in the London Borough of Lewisham caused a fatal asthma attack.


What do we know about the Moderna vaccine?

What do we know about the Moderna vaccine?

What do we know about the Moderna vaccine?

30 November 2020

The US company said it is applying for regulatory approval of its Covid-19 vaccine.


UK’s carbon emissions fall by 10.3%, oil and gas report estimates

UK’s carbon emissions fall by 10.3%, oil and gas report estimates

UK’s carbon emissions fall by 10.3%, oil and gas report estimates

30 November 2020

Oil and Gas UK has urged governments to act quickly with the figures highlighting the challenge in securing a green recovery.


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