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Military help for Covid-19 rules not needed, say police chiefs

Military help for Covid-19 rules not needed, say police chiefs

Military help for Covid-19 rules not needed, say police chiefs

22 September 2020

The military would be able to help fulfil certain police duties such as office roles and guarding protected sights, Downing Street said.


Review needed into lethal diet pill following death of 21-year-old – coroner

Review needed into lethal diet pill following death of 21-year-old – coroner

Review needed into lethal diet pill following death of 21-year-old – coroner

22 September 2020

Vaidotas Gerbutavicius died after consuming DNP diet pills on March 10 2018.


US president’s golf outings lampooned in Led By Donkeys stunt at Trump Turnberry

US president’s golf outings lampooned in Led By Donkeys stunt at Trump Turnberry

US president’s golf outings lampooned in Led By Donkeys stunt at Trump Turnberry

22 September 2020

An illumination projected on to the course shows the number of times he has played golf and the total Covid-19 deaths in the United States.


Key points as new coronavirus restrictions announced

Key points as new coronavirus restrictions announced

Key points as new coronavirus restrictions announced

22 September 2020

The Prime Minister outlined new rules on face coverings, weddings, hospitality, indoor sports and spectators.


Spread of suicide videos on TikTok was ‘co-ordinated attack’, MPs told

Spread of suicide videos on TikTok was ‘co-ordinated attack’, MPs told

Spread of suicide videos on TikTok was ‘co-ordinated attack’, MPs told

22 September 2020

The social media platform said a recent incident where clips showing a suicide spread online was driven by “dark web groups”.


Weddings capped at 15 people, Boris Johnson announces

Weddings capped at 15 people, Boris Johnson announces

Weddings capped at 15 people, Boris Johnson announces

22 September 2020

Celebrations held this weekend will narrowly avoid the new restrictions, which come into effect in England on Monday.


Leighton Buzzard earthquake – why did it happen and what does it mean?

Leighton Buzzard earthquake – why did it happen and what does it mean?

Leighton Buzzard earthquake – why did it happen and what does it mean?

22 September 2020

The two quakes on Tuesday were the third and fourth in a fortnight to hit the town.


Former cabinet minister’s wife took her own life, says coroner

Former cabinet minister’s wife took her own life, says coroner

Former cabinet minister’s wife took her own life, says coroner

22 September 2020

Rose Paterson was married to former Northern Ireland secretary Owen Paterson.


Face masks to be mandatory for retail staff and indoor hospitality customers

Face masks to be mandatory for retail staff and indoor hospitality customers

Face masks to be mandatory for retail staff and indoor hospitality customers

22 September 2020

Users of taxis and private hire vehicles in England will also have to wear face coverings.


Full text of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to the Commons

Full text of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to the Commons

Full text of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to the Commons

22 September 2020

The Prime Minister introduced a string of new restrictions to reduce transmission of the virus while safeguarding the economy.


Wetherspoon boss says pub curfew introduced ‘for PR reasons’

Wetherspoon boss says pub curfew introduced ‘for PR reasons’

Wetherspoon boss says pub curfew introduced ‘for PR reasons’

22 September 2020

Tim Martin said there were very low rates of coronavirus transmission for pubs.


BP’s net-zero pledge should not be questioned, executive tells MSPs

BP’s net-zero pledge should not be questioned, executive tells MSPs

BP’s net-zero pledge should not be questioned, executive tells MSPs

22 September 2020

Peter Mather told Holyrood’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee that the oil giant is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.


PM hears calls for extension of jobs furlough

PM hears calls for extension of jobs furlough

PM hears calls for extension of jobs furlough

22 September 2020

Fresh Covid-19 restrictions are to be extended to all of Northern Ireland from this evening.


Number of schools ‘not fully open’ to children increases due to Covid-19 cases

Number of schools ‘not fully open’ to children increases due to Covid-19 cases

Number of schools ‘not fully open’ to children increases due to Covid-19 cases

22 September 2020

Around one in eight pupils were absent from class on Thursday, figures from the Government suggest.


Johnson sets out new coronavirus restrictions as country faces ‘perilous’ moment

Johnson sets out new coronavirus restrictions as country faces ‘perilous’ moment

Johnson sets out new coronavirus restrictions as country faces ‘perilous’ moment

22 September 2020

Boris Johnson insisted that the new measures did not amount to a second lockdown.


Key points from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to MPs

Key points from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to MPs

Key points from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to MPs

22 September 2020

The main points from the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons.


Kate meets fellow parents in London park to discuss support during lockdown

Kate meets fellow parents in London park to discuss support during lockdown

Kate meets fellow parents in London park to discuss support during lockdown

22 September 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge heard how peer-to-peer support has been used to help families and how they coped during lockdown.


Driving tests down 98% amid coronavirus lockdown

Driving tests down 98% amid coronavirus lockdown

Driving tests down 98% amid coronavirus lockdown

22 September 2020

Learners have faced difficulties booking tests as they face a huge backlog.


Buckland defends controversial Brexit legislation amid law-breaking fears

Buckland defends controversial Brexit legislation amid law-breaking fears

Buckland defends controversial Brexit legislation amid law-breaking fears

22 September 2020

The Justice Secretary came under fire from opposition MPs over controversial sections of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.


Shutting pubs could lead to surge in house parties, hospitality leaders warn

Shutting pubs could lead to surge in house parties, hospitality leaders warn

Shutting pubs could lead to surge in house parties, hospitality leaders warn

22 September 2020

Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night-Time Industries Association, said the 10pm closures were a ‘devastating’ blow.


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