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Charles chooses favourite Wordsworth lines to mark National Poetry Day

Charles chooses favourite Wordsworth lines to mark National Poetry Day

Charles chooses favourite Wordsworth lines to mark National Poetry Day

30 September 2020

The annual event will also feature Welsh singer Cerys Matthews, poet laureate Simon Armitage and author Margaret Atwood.


Boris Johnson’s father pictured shopping without face covering

Boris Johnson’s father pictured shopping without face covering

Boris Johnson’s father pictured shopping without face covering

30 September 2020

It emerged after the Prime Minister warned of ‘considerable’ fines to rulebreakers.


What has changed over 100 coronavirus press briefings?

What has changed over 100 coronavirus press briefings?

What has changed over 100 coronavirus press briefings?

30 September 2020

There has now been 100 Government coronavirus press conferences since the daily briefings began in March.


Young girl dies in house fire in Co Antrim

Young girl dies in house fire in Co Antrim

Young girl dies in house fire in Co Antrim

30 September 2020

The victim was from the Ballykeel area of Ballymena.


Largest Covid-19 study shows one in 200 people in England were infected

Largest Covid-19 study shows one in 200 people in England were infected

Largest Covid-19 study shows one in 200 people in England were infected

30 September 2020

Interim findings of the Imperial College London study suggest growth of infection may be slowing.


More than 170 test positive for Covid at Cornwall meat factory

More than 170 test positive for Covid at Cornwall meat factory

More than 170 test positive for Covid at Cornwall meat factory

30 September 2020

The company says it has introduced additional measures and checks its compliance with Covid-19 controls on a daily basis.


29 tonnes of carrots dumped outside London university for art installation

29 tonnes of carrots dumped outside London university for art installation

29 tonnes of carrots dumped outside London university for art installation

30 September 2020

Students described the artwork as ‘very Goldsmiths’ but raised concerns over food waste.


Five million people will not get railcard refund or extension

Five million people will not get railcard refund or extension

Five million people will not get railcard refund or extension

30 September 2020

Railcard says the potential cost of refunds is behind the decision as they try to maintain infrastructure at a time when demand has dropped.


PM champions ‘local solutions’ but warns virus remains a national threat

PM champions ‘local solutions’ but warns virus remains a national threat

PM champions ‘local solutions’ but warns virus remains a national threat

30 September 2020

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance cautioned that there is ‘evidence of spread everywhere’.


Camilla moved by experiences of domestic abuse victims

Camilla moved by experiences of domestic abuse victims

Camilla moved by experiences of domestic abuse victims

30 September 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall has been a long-term supporter of women who have suffered at the hands of violent partners.


Vallance defends 50,000 Covid-19 cases per day projection

Vallance defends 50,000 Covid-19 cases per day projection

Vallance defends 50,000 Covid-19 cases per day projection

30 September 2020

Sir Patrick Vallance said ‘things were definitely heading in the wrong direction’.


PM pledges to get students home for Christmas despite rising Covid rates

PM pledges to get students home for Christmas despite rising Covid rates

PM pledges to get students home for Christmas despite rising Covid rates

30 September 2020

Boris Johnson was speaking during a Downing Street press conference.


Ministers promise MPs greater say over Covid rules after Speaker’s rebuke

Ministers promise MPs greater say over Covid rules after Speaker’s rebuke

Ministers promise MPs greater say over Covid rules after Speaker’s rebuke

30 September 2020

Sir Lindsay Hoyle accused the Government of treating Parliament with ‘contempt’ over coronavirus restrictions


Chris Whitty: Long winter ahead as Covid-19 hospital admissions rise

Chris Whitty: Long winter ahead as Covid-19 hospital admissions rise

Chris Whitty: Long winter ahead as Covid-19 hospital admissions rise

30 September 2020

England’s chief medical officer said the figures were going in the wrong direction.


Doctors perform heart procedure with aid of remote support glasses

Doctors perform heart procedure with aid of remote support glasses

Doctors perform heart procedure with aid of remote support glasses

30 September 2020

Patient John Constable, from Lincolnshire, was fitted with a state-of-the-art implant used to treat heart failure.


Charles wears face mask for first time during Northern Ireland visit

Charles wears face mask for first time during Northern Ireland visit

Charles wears face mask for first time during Northern Ireland visit

30 September 2020

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall spent the day in Northern Ireland.


NI health minister: Further action necessary to combat spread of coronavirus

NI health minister: Further action necessary to combat spread of coronavirus

NI health minister: Further action necessary to combat spread of coronavirus

30 September 2020

‘We will have to decide what new restrictions to apply’, Robin Swann said ahead of Thursday’s Executive meeting.


Change of US president will not see Huawei ban reversed – ex-cybersecurity boss

Change of US president will not see Huawei ban reversed – ex-cybersecurity boss

Change of US president will not see Huawei ban reversed – ex-cybersecurity boss

30 September 2020

The UK Government decided in July to ban the Chinese firm from having a role in the country’s 5G network.


TSB bank branch closure list in full

TSB bank branch closure list in full

TSB bank branch closure list in full

30 September 2020

The company said it plans to close 164 branches this year and next.


UK to launch new fund for international space collaborations

UK to launch new fund for international space collaborations

UK to launch new fund for international space collaborations

30 September 2020

The National Space Innovation Programme will fund technologies and services to support UK trade, science, and security.


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