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Migrant found dead after bid to cross Channel – French prosecutor

Migrant found dead after bid to cross Channel – French prosecutor

Migrant found dead after bid to cross Channel – French prosecutor

18 October 2020

The man was found washed up on a beach in Sangatte close to Calais, the local prosecutor said.


New Archbishop of York calls for Church of England ‘to change’

New Archbishop of York calls for Church of England ‘to change’

New Archbishop of York calls for Church of England ‘to change’

18 October 2020

Stephen Cottrell, who was wearing a face mask, became the CoE’s second most senior clergyman.


Ex-fighter pilots to fly drones carrying Covid-19 tests and samples

Ex-fighter pilots to fly drones carrying Covid-19 tests and samples

Ex-fighter pilots to fly drones carrying Covid-19 tests and samples

18 October 2020

The medical drone delivery service has been backed by the UK Space Agency.


Issue with UK testing capacity sees delay in Covid-19 results

Issue with UK testing capacity sees delay in Covid-19 results

Issue with UK testing capacity sees delay in Covid-19 results

18 October 2020

More than 64,000 tests from across the UK had to be sent to other facilities throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.


Burnham calls for Commons vote to ‘break the impasse’ over Tier 3 restrictions

Burnham calls for Commons vote to ‘break the impasse’ over Tier 3 restrictions

Burnham calls for Commons vote to ‘break the impasse’ over Tier 3 restrictions

18 October 2020

On Sunday, the Labour mayor was said to have had a ‘constructive’ conversation with Boris Johnson’s chief strategic adviser.


Heavy wind and rain to strike parts of the UK as ‘turbulent’ weather moves in

Heavy wind and rain to strike parts of the UK as ‘turbulent’ weather moves in

Heavy wind and rain to strike parts of the UK as ‘turbulent’ weather moves in

18 October 2020

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning across areas in Northern Ireland and Scotland on both Monday and Tuesday.


Public urged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year

Public urged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year

Public urged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year

18 October 2020

Thousands of people normally line the streets of Whitehall for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph.


PM to urge business leaders to get ready for Brexit transition end

PM to urge business leaders to get ready for Brexit transition end

PM to urge business leaders to get ready for Brexit transition end

18 October 2020

British businesses are growing increasingly concerned a trade deal will not be in place when the transition period ends on December 31.


UK shop closures at record high in 2020

UK shop closures at record high in 2020

UK shop closures at record high in 2020

18 October 2020

A total of 11,000 chain operator outlets shut between January and August this year.


Cat found and returned to owner three years after escaping from home

Cat found and returned to owner three years after escaping from home

Cat found and returned to owner three years after escaping from home

18 October 2020

Keith Bigland was left ‘distraught’ when Biscuit vanished in 2017.


Gove defends police access to Test and Trace data of people told to self-isolate

Gove defends police access to Test and Trace data of people told to self-isolate

Gove defends police access to Test and Trace data of people told to self-isolate

18 October 2020

The Cabinet Office minister said it is appropriate for action to be taken in cases of ‘persistent’ breaching of the rules.


Lib Dems from northern England call for urgent action to support communities

Lib Dems from northern England call for urgent action to support communities

Lib Dems from northern England call for urgent action to support communities

18 October 2020

The group urged the Government to take action in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.


UK faces tough Christmas during very difficult winter, Sage expert warns

UK faces tough Christmas during very difficult winter, Sage expert warns

UK faces tough Christmas during very difficult winter, Sage expert warns

18 October 2020

Professor Jeremy Farrar claimed the UK could now be seeing 50,000 new coronavirus cases per day.


Gove defends £7,000 day rates paid to Test and Trace consultants

Gove defends £7,000 day rates paid to Test and Trace consultants

Gove defends £7,000 day rates paid to Test and Trace consultants

18 October 2020

The Cabinet Office minister admitted however that there is a need to reduce Government spend on consultants overall.


Lack of compliance worsening UK’s Covid-19 outbreak, says ex-Wuhan resident

Lack of compliance worsening UK’s Covid-19 outbreak, says ex-Wuhan resident

Lack of compliance worsening UK’s Covid-19 outbreak, says ex-Wuhan resident

18 October 2020

Xi Lu spent 142 days under lockdown in Wuhan before he was able to return to his home in London.


Harry Dunn’s mother urges Joe Biden to ‘reconsider US position’ on suspect

Harry Dunn’s mother urges Joe Biden to ‘reconsider US position’ on suspect

Harry Dunn’s mother urges Joe Biden to ‘reconsider US position’ on suspect

18 October 2020

Charlotte Charles urged Mr Biden to ‘amend’ the situation should he win the election on November 3.


Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU

Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU

Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU

18 October 2020

The Cabinet Office minister said EU officials will have to back down if chief negotiator Michel Barnier is to resume negotiations in London this week.


Burnham to resume talks with No 10 as Greater Manchester rules row continues

Burnham to resume talks with No 10 as Greater Manchester rules row continues

Burnham to resume talks with No 10 as Greater Manchester rules row continues

18 October 2020

The Labour mayor will speak to the Prime Minister’s chief strategic adviser Sir Edward Lister later on Sunday.


Bus and car destroyed in arson attacks

Bus and car destroyed in arson attacks

Bus and car destroyed in arson attacks

18 October 2020

Police in Chippenham are linking the three incidents in the early hours of Sunday.


Scottish Labour prepares for by-election fight with Margaret Ferrier

Scottish Labour prepares for by-election fight with Margaret Ferrier

Scottish Labour prepares for by-election fight with Margaret Ferrier

18 October 2020

The party said it will soon select a candidate to contest any potential battle amid calls for the MP to quit over her coronavirus rules breach.


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