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Early results suggest Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92% effective, says Russia

Early results suggest Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92% effective, says Russia

Early results suggest Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92% effective, says Russia

11 November 2020

The announcement comes days after Pfizer/BioNTech released initial results suggesting their jab is 90% effective.


Homebase up for sale after recent overhaul

Homebase up for sale after recent overhaul

Homebase up for sale after recent overhaul

11 November 2020

It comes just over two years after Homebase was sold to Hilco for £1 following an ill-fated takeover by Australian group Wesfarmers.


Simon Armitage’s poem commemorates Unknown Warrior

Simon Armitage’s poem commemorates Unknown Warrior

Simon Armitage’s poem commemorates Unknown Warrior

11 November 2020

The Bed was read aloud during the Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey.


Third of older people ‘feeling more anxious and less motivated during pandemic’

Third of older people ‘feeling more anxious and less motivated during pandemic’

Third of older people ‘feeling more anxious and less motivated during pandemic’

11 November 2020

Age UK is working with NHS England to encourage older people to get help, amid concerns the older generation may feel ashamed to do so.


Disabled people struggling to access care and treatment since pandemic

Disabled people struggling to access care and treatment since pandemic

Disabled people struggling to access care and treatment since pandemic

11 November 2020

More than a fifth of disabled people said their treatment has been cancelled or did not start, the Office for National Statistics said.


Students returning to England from rest of UK must carry out ‘refined behaviour’

Students returning to England from rest of UK must carry out ‘refined behaviour’

Students returning to England from rest of UK must carry out ‘refined behaviour’

11 November 2020

English students returning from devolved nations without lockdown will be expected to undertake reduced contact, guidance says.


UK pays silent tribute to war dead on Armistice Day

UK pays silent tribute to war dead on Armistice Day

UK pays silent tribute to war dead on Armistice Day

11 November 2020

Events had to be scaled back this year due to coronavirus, with many paying tribute from their home.


Charity celebrates rehoming 10,000 cats since start of lockdown

Charity celebrates rehoming 10,000 cats since start of lockdown

Charity celebrates rehoming 10,000 cats since start of lockdown

11 November 2020

Cats Protection developed a new Covid-safe delivery system for cats because of lockdown restrictions.


Foreign Office kept police ‘in the dark’ on Harry Dunn accused, High Court told

Foreign Office kept police ‘in the dark’ on Harry Dunn accused, High Court told

Foreign Office kept police ‘in the dark’ on Harry Dunn accused, High Court told

11 November 2020

The teenager’s parents claim that obstructed the police investigation into his death.


Salmond inquiry sets Friday deadline for Swinney to hand over legal advice

Salmond inquiry sets Friday deadline for Swinney to hand over legal advice

Salmond inquiry sets Friday deadline for Swinney to hand over legal advice

11 November 2020

The Deputy First Minister said he and the Cabinet will consider the implications of publishing the information.


Divers search Hampstead Heath pond for body of missing man

Divers search Hampstead Heath pond for body of missing man

Divers search Hampstead Heath pond for body of missing man

11 November 2020

Relatives of Robert Duff raised the alarm on January 12 2013 when he failed to attend his daughter’s birthday celebration.


Somme bugle played to mark Cenotaph centenary

Somme bugle played to mark Cenotaph centenary

Somme bugle played to mark Cenotaph centenary

11 November 2020

The instrument is marked with the number 10, showing it was the 10th produced for the Welsh Guard.


Extinction Rebellion in climate change protest at Cenotaph

Extinction Rebellion in climate change protest at Cenotaph

Extinction Rebellion in climate change protest at Cenotaph

11 November 2020

The activists unveiled a banner reading ‘Honour Their Sacrifice, Climate Change Means War’ at the memorial in Whitehall, central London.


What are the rules on travel refunds?

What are the rules on travel refunds?

What are the rules on travel refunds?

11 November 2020

The PA news agency answers seven key questions on the issue.


Guinness recalls non-alcoholic stout amid safety concerns

Guinness recalls non-alcoholic stout amid safety concerns

Guinness recalls non-alcoholic stout amid safety concerns

11 November 2020

The brewer said the recall was precautionary and a response to a microbiological contamination in some cans.


UK needs ‘full toolbox’ of vaccines and several are on the way, scientist says

UK needs ‘full toolbox’ of vaccines and several are on the way, scientist says

UK needs ‘full toolbox’ of vaccines and several are on the way, scientist says

11 November 2020

Professor Robin Shattock, from Imperial College London, said such medicines are ‘exceptionally safe’, with rare side-effects.


Airline boss says failure to issue holiday refunds is ‘theft’

Airline boss says failure to issue holiday refunds is ‘theft’

Airline boss says failure to issue holiday refunds is ‘theft’

11 November 2020

Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy said delays in issuing refunds during the pandemic has given ‘a very bad impression’ of the travel sector.


Police slow to respond to abduction fears, Nora Quoirin’s mother tells inquest

Police slow to respond to abduction fears, Nora Quoirin’s mother tells inquest

Police slow to respond to abduction fears, Nora Quoirin’s mother tells inquest

11 November 2020

Meabh Quoirin gave evidence by videolink from her London home.


Freight train derailment causes travel chaos

Freight train derailment causes travel chaos

Freight train derailment causes travel chaos

11 November 2020

Several wagons came off the tracks near Sheffield at around 3am.


Fund for rail crash victims tops £142,000

Fund for rail crash victims tops £142,000

Fund for rail crash victims tops £142,000

11 November 2020

Unions set up the fund after the accident near Stonehaven in Scotland in August.


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