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Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

15 September 2020

The Prime Minister said there had been ‘far too many cases’ where criminals were let out early to offend again.


Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

15 September 2020

The Internal Market Bill passed its first Commons hurdle on Monday but senior Tories have warned that trouble is brewing.


Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

15 September 2020

The Government department has been accused of ‘exceptionally poor communication’ over the plans.


One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

15 September 2020

Gifts, cards and wrapping paper are the items most likely to have already been purchased, American Express found.


Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

15 September 2020

It comes as the national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales called for guidance over enforcement of the measures.


Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

15 September 2020

There were 78 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending September 4.


NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

15 September 2020

NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said the NHS had been hit by staff being off work who were unable to get a test.


Posthumous fellowship for doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

Posthumous fellowship for doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

Posthumous fellowship for doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

15 September 2020

Dr Peter Tun was described as a ‘very special, humble doctor and a family man’.


Supermarket sales growth slows in August amid impact from Eat Out scheme

Supermarket sales growth slows in August amid impact from Eat Out scheme

Supermarket sales growth slows in August amid impact from Eat Out scheme

15 September 2020

The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar revealed that grocery sales increased by 10.8% over the past 12 weeks to September 6.


Countries failing to halt ‘unprecedented’ losses to nature, UN warns

Countries failing to halt ‘unprecedented’ losses to nature, UN warns

Countries failing to halt ‘unprecedented’ losses to nature, UN warns

15 September 2020

Earth’s natural systems being compromised as countries fail to meet nature targets with a 2020 deadline, Global Biodiversity Outlook report says.


Around 695,000 UK jobs lost in first five months of pandemic

Around 695,000 UK jobs lost in first five months of pandemic

Around 695,000 UK jobs lost in first five months of pandemic

15 September 2020

The Office for National Statistics said another 36,000 jobs fell off UK payrolls in August.


What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

15 September 2020

Concern over coronavirus testing dominates the front pages on Tuesday.


Harry receives birthday wishes from royal family as he turns 36

Harry receives birthday wishes from royal family as he turns 36

Harry receives birthday wishes from royal family as he turns 36

15 September 2020

The Duke of Sussex was born on September 15 1984.


‘Naughty Tory’ former MP Charlie Elphicke to be sentenced for sexual assaults

‘Naughty Tory’ former MP Charlie Elphicke to be sentenced for sexual assaults

‘Naughty Tory’ former MP Charlie Elphicke to be sentenced for sexual assaults

15 September 2020

The 49-year-old father of two was dumped by his wife, current Dover MP Natalie Elphicke, moments after jurors convicted him of three counts in July.


Test and trace system must be fit for purpose, Government warned

Test and trace system must be fit for purpose, Government warned

Test and trace system must be fit for purpose, Government warned

14 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted last week that there had been ‘challenges in access to tests’.


Johnson’s new Brexit Bill clears first Commons hurdle

Johnson’s new Brexit Bill clears first Commons hurdle

Johnson’s new Brexit Bill clears first Commons hurdle

14 September 2020

The Prime Minister says legislation is needed to prevent an ‘extreme and unreasonable’ interpretation of the Withdrawal Agreement by the EU.


SNP accuses Westminster of trying to ‘bypass Scottish Government’

SNP accuses Westminster of trying to ‘bypass Scottish Government’

SNP accuses Westminster of trying to ‘bypass Scottish Government’

14 September 2020

MPs are scrutinising the UK Internal Market Bill.


Charles to be patron of Jewish youth organisation JLGB

Charles to be patron of Jewish youth organisation JLGB

Charles to be patron of Jewish youth organisation JLGB

14 September 2020

The Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade was founded 125 years ago this year.


Sir Patrick Vallance ‘received telling off’ after arguing for lockdown

Sir Patrick Vallance ‘received telling off’ after arguing for lockdown

Sir Patrick Vallance ‘received telling off’ after arguing for lockdown

14 September 2020

An email obtained by the BBC shows the Government’s chief scientific adviser said he ‘argued stronger than anyone for action for lockdown’.


Lockdown in Wales could be weeks away unless people change behaviour – minister

Lockdown in Wales could be weeks away unless people change behaviour – minister

Lockdown in Wales could be weeks away unless people change behaviour – minister

14 September 2020

The number of new coronavirus cases in Wales increased by 183 on Monday – the largest rise in daily cases since May 19.


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