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PPE concerns raised by BMA Scotland after GP’s ‘repurposed bin bags’ claims

PPE concerns raised by BMA Scotland after GP’s ‘repurposed bin bags’ claims

PPE concerns raised by BMA Scotland after GP’s ‘repurposed bin bags’ claims

11 November 2020

Dr Beth Hadden said the box sent to Connel Surgery in Argyll originally held polythene bags.


Cardiff stadium set for rugby again after field hospital decommissioned

Cardiff stadium set for rugby again after field hospital decommissioned

Cardiff stadium set for rugby again after field hospital decommissioned

11 November 2020

Ysbyty Calon Y Ddraig, Dragon’s Heart Hospital, was opened at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in April.


Boris Johnson insists there is a ‘deal to be done’ with EU

Boris Johnson insists there is a ‘deal to be done’ with EU

Boris Johnson insists there is a ‘deal to be done’ with EU

11 November 2020

There is little hope on either side of negotiations that a post-Brexit trade deal will be agreed this week.


Syrian refugees intimidated out of compensation claim, court hears

Syrian refugees intimidated out of compensation claim, court hears

Syrian refugees intimidated out of compensation claim, court hears

11 November 2020

Four refugees say they were pressured into ceasing a law suit against a Qatari bank accused of funding terrorism by agents of the Gulf state.


Reading park knife attack: Who were the victims?

Reading park knife attack: Who were the victims?

Reading park knife attack: Who were the victims?

11 November 2020

The three men were said to be popular regulars at The Blagrave Arms pub.


Who is Reading stabbing spree terror attacker Khairi Saadallah?

Who is Reading stabbing spree terror attacker Khairi Saadallah?

Who is Reading stabbing spree terror attacker Khairi Saadallah?

11 November 2020

Court documents previously revealed Saadallah had a history of mental health issues, debt and homelessness.


Daughter who lost parents to Covid urges others to heed restrictions

Daughter who lost parents to Covid urges others to heed restrictions

Daughter who lost parents to Covid urges others to heed restrictions

11 November 2020

Bronagh O’Connell said she was denied the opportunity to celebrate her ‘wonderful’ teacher parents’ lives during a proper wake.


Scots students to get fast coronavirus tests before heading home for Christmas

Scots students to get fast coronavirus tests before heading home for Christmas

Scots students to get fast coronavirus tests before heading home for Christmas

11 November 2020

Higher education minister Richard Lochhead said people will be offered 30-minute lateral flow tests on a voluntary basis.


Watchdog: Home Office lack ‘capacity and capability’ to tackle migrant crossings

Watchdog: Home Office lack ‘capacity and capability’ to tackle migrant crossings

Watchdog: Home Office lack ‘capacity and capability’ to tackle migrant crossings

11 November 2020

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration warned that the current situation was “unsustainable”.


Staff night out leads to Covid outbreak at hospital

Staff night out leads to Covid outbreak at hospital

Staff night out leads to Covid outbreak at hospital

11 November 2020

Some staff have been forced to self-isolate following two positive tests.


Toy chain warns Christmas gifts may not be delivered in time if shops stay shut

Toy chain warns Christmas gifts may not be delivered in time if shops stay shut

Toy chain warns Christmas gifts may not be delivered in time if shops stay shut

11 November 2020

The Entertainer boss Gary Grant said there was ‘not enough delivery capacity’ if the current lockdown in England is extended next month.


UK-EU talks continue but little hope of breakthrough this week

UK-EU talks continue but little hope of breakthrough this week

UK-EU talks continue but little hope of breakthrough this week

11 November 2020

Teams led by Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are continuing talks in London as time runs short for a trade deal to be in place by the end of the year.


DUP vetoes proposal to extend NI circuit break by one week

DUP vetoes proposal to extend NI circuit break by one week

DUP vetoes proposal to extend NI circuit break by one week

11 November 2020

Other ministers voted down alternative proposals to partially reopen the hospitality sector


Conservative MP under fire over north-south football and ballet comments

Conservative MP under fire over north-south football and ballet comments

Conservative MP under fire over north-south football and ballet comments

11 November 2020

Jake Berry warned about the impact of Covid-19 on ‘northern culture’ and called for Government intervention to save football clubs.


Mother drowned while trying to save two boys in rough seas, inquest told

Mother drowned while trying to save two boys in rough seas, inquest told

Mother drowned while trying to save two boys in rough seas, inquest told

11 November 2020

The coroner ruled Danielle Chilvers, 37, of Swaffham in Norfolk, died by misadventure in the incident in August.


Care home visitor testing pilot to start within days – Minister

Care home visitor testing pilot to start within days – Minister

Care home visitor testing pilot to start within days – Minister

11 November 2020

Relatives of residents in 30 care homes will be tested prior to visits from November 16, Care Minister Helen Whately said.


Gender pay gap is largest among graduates of selective universities – report

Gender pay gap is largest among graduates of selective universities – report

Gender pay gap is largest among graduates of selective universities – report

11 November 2020

Women who studied at Russell Group institutions earn around 17% less than their male peers, analysis finds.


Reading park attacker admits murdering three men in knife rampage

Reading park attacker admits murdering three men in knife rampage

Reading park attacker admits murdering three men in knife rampage

11 November 2020

Khairi Saadallah, 26, pleaded guilty to three murders and three attempted murders.


Criminals awaiting trial may be released due to coronavirus backlog

Criminals awaiting trial may be released due to coronavirus backlog

Criminals awaiting trial may be released due to coronavirus backlog

11 November 2020

The workload has been described as ‘very significant’.


Government pays nearly £136m in interest on Covid-19 loans

Government pays nearly £136m in interest on Covid-19 loans

Government pays nearly £136m in interest on Covid-19 loans

11 November 2020

The Government has also paid around £39.2 million in arrangement fees.


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