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Age UK said it is worrying that older people appear to be receiving less support, given that the need for social care is only likely to increase.

A survey by a cycling charity indicates only 19% of people disapprove of schemes, but 29% think there is opposition across the general public.

Ofgem has proposed an increase to offset customers who are struggling to pay their bills.

HMS Tyne kept a close eye on the vessels.

Capping pay would be a ‘bitter pill’ for millions of workers, say unions.

The 17-day firebreak was criticised by UK Government ministers before Boris Johnson announced England’s own lockdown.

Plans for 10 landscape recovery projects across England have been unveiled by the Government.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was the Government’s aim to allow people to meet up after what has been a ‘terrible year’.

Tributes have been paid to Megan Pollitt, from Rugby in Warwickshire, following her death.

Labour accused Boris Johnson of presiding over a ‘cover-up’ after it emerged that a fact-finding report into her behaviour will not be made public.

The Royle Family star has urged people in Liverpool to get tested for coronavirus.

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing, excluding state-owned banks, reached £22.3 billion in October.

Figures show that sales grew for the sixth consecutive month.

A group led by researchers and clinicians called Team Halo is using TikTok to help ‘reassure’ users of the safety of vaccines.

West Midlands Police said he was interviewed under caution at a police station in Northern Ireland.

The GMB union warned that industrial action could be held over Christmas if there is a yes vote.

Accusations of bullying and difficulties controlling Britain’s borders have dogged the Home Secretary.

Good news about Covid-19 vaccines leads Friday’s national papers.

The Duke of York stepped away from public life after his controversial Newsnight interview about his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Non-essential shops, hospitality, gyms and beauty salons will be among the businesses forced to close in these areas until December 11.