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Johnson told ‘you shouldn’t have bullies in government’ amid Patel criticism

Johnson told ‘you shouldn’t have bullies in government’ amid Patel criticism

Johnson told ‘you shouldn’t have bullies in government’ amid Patel criticism

21 November 2020

Former Home Office permanent secretary, Sir David Normington, said the Prime Minister ‘doesn’t seem willing to stand up for high standards in public’.


Easing of Covid restrictions for Christmas: Key questions answered

Easing of Covid restrictions for Christmas: Key questions answered

Easing of Covid restrictions for Christmas: Key questions answered

21 November 2020

England’s second lockdown means household mixing is currently subject to harsh restrictions.


What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

21 November 2020

The coronavirus continues to make headlines on Saturday.


UK best placed to identify coronavirus reinfections when they occur, says expert

UK best placed to identify coronavirus reinfections when they occur, says expert

UK best placed to identify coronavirus reinfections when they occur, says expert

21 November 2020

Dr Andrew Page, of the Quadram Institute, said reinfections were likely at some point in the future.


Princess Eugenie and husband ‘living at Frogmore Cottage’

Princess Eugenie and husband ‘living at Frogmore Cottage’

Princess Eugenie and husband ‘living at Frogmore Cottage’

21 November 2020

The property underwent major work to turn five properties back into a single home for the duke, duchess and their baby son Archie.


Johnson urged to take responsibility for post-Brexit negotiations with EU

Johnson urged to take responsibility for post-Brexit negotiations with EU

Johnson urged to take responsibility for post-Brexit negotiations with EU

21 November 2020

Shadow minister Rachel Reeves warned that a failure to secure a treaty would be ‘a disaster four our country’.


Duke of Sussex sees probe into Diana interview as ‘drive for truth’

Duke of Sussex sees probe into Diana interview as ‘drive for truth’

Duke of Sussex sees probe into Diana interview as ‘drive for truth’

20 November 2020

People may be trying to ‘drive a wedge’ between William and Harry, according to reports.


PM ‘tried and failed to get investigator to water down’ Patel bullying report

PM ‘tried and failed to get investigator to water down’ Patel bullying report

PM ‘tried and failed to get investigator to water down’ Patel bullying report

20 November 2020

No 10 did not deny suggestions that Mr Johnson had tried to convince Sir Alex Allan to tone down his report’s conclusion.


UK-wide ‘easing of coronavirus rules for a week at Christmas’

UK-wide ‘easing of coronavirus rules for a week at Christmas’

UK-wide ‘easing of coronavirus rules for a week at Christmas’

20 November 2020

Matt Hancock earlier said it is important to have a set of rules that keeps people safe but also allows them to see loved ones.


Blackpool Tower Ballroom receives £764,000 in Government funding

Blackpool Tower Ballroom receives £764,000 in Government funding

Blackpool Tower Ballroom receives £764,000 in Government funding

20 November 2020

The money will help pay for repairs to its ceiling.


Manchester United hit by cyber attack

Manchester United hit by cyber attack

Manchester United hit by cyber attack

20 November 2020

The Premier League club confirmed the hacking on Friday but said it was unaware of any breaches of data for fans or customers.


G20: PM urges leaders to boost efforts on coronavirus and climate crisis

G20: PM urges leaders to boost efforts on coronavirus and climate crisis

G20: PM urges leaders to boost efforts on coronavirus and climate crisis

20 November 2020

Boris Johnson will attend two G20 events remotely from Downing Street over the weekend.


Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ cardiologist who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ cardiologist who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ cardiologist who died after contracting Covid-19

20 November 2020

Professor Tony Gershlick died at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on Friday.


British snakebite victim’s family hope he can be brought back to UK

British snakebite victim’s family hope he can be brought back to UK

British snakebite victim’s family hope he can be brought back to UK

20 November 2020

Ian Jones was blinded and paralysed after being bitten by a black king cobra.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

20 November 2020

Swale and East Lindsey recorded the biggest week-on-week jump in rates.


Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

20 November 2020

Matt Hancock hailed it as ‘another important step forward in tackling this pandemic’.


Van-Tam becomes latest top figure to self-isolate

Van-Tam becomes latest top figure to self-isolate

Van-Tam becomes latest top figure to self-isolate

20 November 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared alone at a No 10 briefing as other experts were self-isolating.


Former top official contradicts Priti Patel’s defence to bullying inquiry

Former top official contradicts Priti Patel’s defence to bullying inquiry

Former top official contradicts Priti Patel’s defence to bullying inquiry

20 November 2020

She was advised not to shout and swear at staff the month after her appointment, he claims.


Earl Spencer says he is ‘not at all satisfied’ with BBC’s Panorama inquiry

Earl Spencer says he is ‘not at all satisfied’ with BBC’s Panorama inquiry

Earl Spencer says he is ‘not at all satisfied’ with BBC’s Panorama inquiry

20 November 2020

He said that ‘Lord Dyson must be free to examine every aspect of this matter’.


Second peak ‘flattening’ but public urged to keep resolve in coronavirus fight

Second peak ‘flattening’ but public urged to keep resolve in coronavirus fight

Second peak ‘flattening’ but public urged to keep resolve in coronavirus fight

20 November 2020

Matt Hancock said it is still too early to say what contact people will be able to have over Christmas.


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