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The Prime Minister has announced a three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions in England.

It comes as global health leaders said the concept of herd immunity is ‘unethical’.

Campaigners believe as many as three million freelance and self-employed workers have been unable to claim on the Government’s support schemes.

Alex Cole-Hamilton, of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, wants the remit of the investigation to be extended.

With more Covid-19 patients in hospital than when the lockdown was declared, Boris Johnson’s handling of the crisis is under intense scrutiny.

The report was broadcast on November 5 2019.

The initiative launches to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Conservative backbenchers also raised questions about how areas can exit the new restrictions.

Nottingham, Knowsley and Liverpool continue to record the highest rates.

Clinical studies with a more diverse pool of volunteers will help researchers better understand the effectiveness of new potential vaccines.

The e-Voyager will carry passengers on Plymouth Boat Trips’ ferry routes from April.

England’s deputy chief medical officer highlighted the three Cs messaging put out by Japan when asked about restrictions on the hospitality sector.

The Prime Minister told the Commons on Monday that this will ‘simplify and standardise’ local lockdown rules.

The Liverpool City Region will have the toughest restrictions.

Edwin Poots said the people of Northern Ireland could be ‘hurt’ as a consequence of ‘horse-trading deals’.

Some politicians in the north of England described the briefings with Health Secretary Matt Hancock as a ‘shambles’.

Mark Zuckerberg has previously said the platform would not ban Holocaust deniers because they have a right to express an opinion.

The Prince of Wales travelled to RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire, and also visited the Royal Dragoon Guards at Catterick Garrison.

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The region will be placed in Tier 2, meaning it will escape the harshest lockdown measures.