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Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

13 October 2020

The club will see its supporters rise through bronze, silver and gold ranks by fundraising for military veterans.


Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

13 October 2020

Chris Matheson said he fell ill on Saturday and subsequently tested positive.


Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

13 October 2020

The health board said its other hospital in Swansea, Singleton Hospital, had seen nine members of maternity staff test positive for Covid-19.


Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

13 October 2020

The specially trained police dogs are to be trialled at ports in Bahrain.


Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

13 October 2020

Chris Green said ‘I believe that there are better alternatives to the Government’s approach’.


Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

13 October 2020

The alert warned people of ‘possible Covid-19 exposure’ but would disappear once tapped.


‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

13 October 2020

The Government said a further 143 people had died as of Tuesday.


Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

13 October 2020

The Labour leader said ‘another course is needed’ as he called for a ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown in England.


Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

13 October 2020

In a joint letter to the Home Secretary, health and care unions asked for the system to be extended as a ‘matter of urgency’.


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

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

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

13 October 2020

Glasgow continues to record the highest rate, followed by South and North Lanarkshire.


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

13 October 2020

The rate in Nottingham is nearing 900 cases per 100,000 people.


Ireland unveils 18 billion euro package to weather Covid and Brexit storms

Ireland unveils 18 billion euro package to weather Covid and Brexit storms

Ireland unveils 18 billion euro package to weather Covid and Brexit storms

13 October 2020

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe said coronavirus represented the biggest challenge the country has faced since independence.


UK ‘unique’ in not requiring private firms to produce gender pay action plans

UK ‘unique’ in not requiring private firms to produce gender pay action plans

UK ‘unique’ in not requiring private firms to produce gender pay action plans

13 October 2020

The requirement to report gender pay gap data in the UK was suspended this year due to the coronavirus crisis.


Woman denies falsely accusing John Leslie after ‘MeToo inspiration’

Woman denies falsely accusing John Leslie after ‘MeToo inspiration’

Woman denies falsely accusing John Leslie after ‘MeToo inspiration’

13 October 2020

Leslie denies sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent.


David Starkey investigated by police following controversial interview comments

David Starkey investigated by police following controversial interview comments

David Starkey investigated by police following controversial interview comments

13 October 2020

The historian also defended Darren Grimes, calling the focus of the investigation into him ‘grossly unfair’.


PM under fire over ‘ignoring Sage advice on lockdowns’ as No 10 eyes economy

PM under fire over ‘ignoring Sage advice on lockdowns’ as No 10 eyes economy

PM under fire over ‘ignoring Sage advice on lockdowns’ as No 10 eyes economy

13 October 2020

Official papers showed the expert group suggested a short national lockdown was needed in England three weeks ago.


Councils must abandon narrow-mindedness over who can adopt – Williamson

Councils must abandon narrow-mindedness over who can adopt – Williamson

Councils must abandon narrow-mindedness over who can adopt – Williamson

13 October 2020

Too many children are being ‘bounced’ around the system’ waiting for a permanent home, Gavin Williamson says.


New HS2 cost concerns identified

New HS2 cost concerns identified

New HS2 cost concerns identified

13 October 2020

Complications at Euston station and the need to remove more asbestos from the route than expected could cause another budget overrun.


‘Slim chance’ of a vaccine before Christmas – expert

‘Slim chance’ of a vaccine before Christmas – expert

‘Slim chance’ of a vaccine before Christmas – expert

13 October 2020

But the chair of the UK vaccine taskforce said she was hopeful that two vaccine candidates will report trial data this year.


Camilla tours boxing club aimed at helping young people stay away from gangs

Camilla tours boxing club aimed at helping young people stay away from gangs

Camilla tours boxing club aimed at helping young people stay away from gangs

13 October 2020

The duchess is carrying out engagements in Brixton, south London.


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