Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

27 October 2020

The leader of a headteachers’ union has warned that Boris Johnson could be seen as a ‘modern-day version of Scrooge’ if he fails to take action.


Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

27 October 2020

The firm’s subsidiary will launch a company voluntary arrangement next month.


Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

27 October 2020

Ofcom made the announcement which will see some of the country’s largest providers, including BT, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone, fall in line with others.


Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

27 October 2020

The TV presenter said her comments were hypothetical and she would be sticking to the rules.


Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

27 October 2020

Thousands of copies were due to be sent out for free in Hackney but were later found for sale online.


Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

27 October 2020

Marcus Rashford was swamped with responses after asking businesses to share how many complimentary children’s meals they had supplied on Monday.


‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

27 October 2020

LC International Ltd, trading as Gala Spins, have removed the advert after regulators received a complaint about it appealing to children.


Classic brands like Lego and Barbie among top Christmas toy list

Classic brands like Lego and Barbie among top Christmas toy list

Classic brands like Lego and Barbie among top Christmas toy list

27 October 2020

56% of parents said that they had personally spent more time playing with their children this year.


What the papers say – October 27

What the papers say – October 27

What the papers say – October 27

27 October 2020

Tuesday’s papers cover the growing pressure on the Government from within the Conservative Party over lockdowns in the North.


Government set to consider plan by Leon co-founder to end free school meals row

Government set to consider plan by Leon co-founder to end free school meals row

Government set to consider plan by Leon co-founder to end free school meals row

27 October 2020

A plan developed by Henry Dimbleby could see extra money go to holiday clubs to ensure children in need receive at least one meal a day.


What are the rules of the three-tier system and what areas do they cover?

What are the rules of the three-tier system and what areas do they cover?

What are the rules of the three-tier system and what areas do they cover?

27 October 2020

More than eight million people will be living under the toughest coronavirus measures as winter looms.


Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road map out of lockdown’

Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road map out of lockdown’

Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road map out of lockdown’

27 October 2020

It comes as Warrington becomes the latest area in England to enter Tier 3, with Nottingham to follow on Thursday.


Covid-19 immunity could only last a few months – study

Covid-19 immunity could only last a few months – study

Covid-19 immunity could only last a few months – study

27 October 2020

More than 95% of England’s population is unlikely to have the antibodies needed to protect them from coronavirus, data suggests.


Police investigate after Sir Keir Starmer involved in road accident with cyclist

Police investigate after Sir Keir Starmer involved in road accident with cyclist

Police investigate after Sir Keir Starmer involved in road accident with cyclist

26 October 2020

A spokesman for the Labour leader said that ‘Keir was involved in a minor road traffic accident on Sunday’.


Tier-ing us apart: A guide to the coronavirus restrictions in England

Tier-ing us apart: A guide to the coronavirus restrictions in England

Tier-ing us apart: A guide to the coronavirus restrictions in England

26 October 2020

More than eight million people will be living under Tier 3 restrictions by the weekend.


Coronavirus outbreak at meat processing factory sees 140 test positive

Coronavirus outbreak at meat processing factory sees 140 test positive

Coronavirus outbreak at meat processing factory sees 140 test positive

26 October 2020

It comes as workers at a Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Norfolk tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month.


Fifty Tory MPs warn Johnson coronavirus could send North ‘into reverse’

Fifty Tory MPs warn Johnson coronavirus could send North ‘into reverse’

Fifty Tory MPs warn Johnson coronavirus could send North ‘into reverse’

26 October 2020

The Northern Research Group wants the Prime Minister to set out a ‘clear road-map’ out of lockdown and to develop an economic recovery plan.


91-year-old watches livestream of granddaughter’s wedding from Essex care home

91-year-old watches livestream of granddaughter’s wedding from Essex care home

91-year-old watches livestream of granddaughter’s wedding from Essex care home

26 October 2020

Bride Kathryn said the livestream added an “extra exciting dimension” to her wedding day.


Europe losing control of Covid-19 transmission, world health official warns

Europe losing control of Covid-19 transmission, world health official warns

Europe losing control of Covid-19 transmission, world health official warns

26 October 2020

Spiralling transmission rates are turning Europe into an ‘epicentre’ of the disease, Dr Michael Ryan said.


What does finding water on the Moon mean?

What does finding water on the Moon mean?

What does finding water on the Moon mean?

26 October 2020

Water is extremely important for deep space exploration.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More