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Stormont increases Covid fines and extends rules around where masks must be worn
Stormont increases Covid fines and extends rules around where masks must be worn
08 October 2020
First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill cautioned there is just a narrow window to avert a serious second Covid wave.
Robert Jenrick does not rule out pub closures to combat coronavirus resurgence
Robert Jenrick does not rule out pub closures to combat coronavirus resurgence
08 October 2020
The Communities Secretary described the developing situation in the North as ‘fast and serious’.
Can UK patients get hold of the drugs given to Donald Trump?
Can UK patients get hold of the drugs given to Donald Trump?
08 October 2020
The US president has been treated with a cocktail of medicines to help him fight off Covid-19.
Boeing 747: BA’s Queen of the Skies depart from Heathrow in final flights
Boeing 747: BA’s Queen of the Skies depart from Heathrow in final flights
08 October 2020
More than 18,000 people watched the aircraft take off on BA’s livestream of the event.
TalkTalk mulls £1.1bn takeover bid from Toscafund
TalkTalk mulls £1.1bn takeover bid from Toscafund
08 October 2020
TalkTalk reportedly rejected a £1.5 billion bid from Tosca in 2019.
Liverpool marks John Lennon’s birthday with launch of worldwide song contest
Liverpool marks John Lennon’s birthday with launch of worldwide song contest
08 October 2020
The Liverpool International Song For Kindness Contest aims to find an anthem that will follow the example of the Lennon masterpiece Imagine.
Driver flees UK after guilty verdict over crash that killed veterinary nurse
Driver flees UK after guilty verdict over crash that killed veterinary nurse
08 October 2020
Vytautas Kiminius hit Rachel Radwell’s Fiesta head-on after taking a ‘racing line’ through a corner near Peterborough in November 2018.
Cap excessive salaries to save jobs during pandemic, urge think tanks
Cap excessive salaries to save jobs during pandemic, urge think tanks
08 October 2020
Mass lay-offs would not be necessary during the current virus crisis if the very rich were paid a little less, say researchers.
HSS Hire cuts 300 jobs as Covid boosts technology push
HSS Hire cuts 300 jobs as Covid boosts technology push
08 October 2020
The business plans to close 134 branches.
EasyJet to nosedive into the red by up to £845m in first ever annual loss
EasyJet to nosedive into the red by up to £845m in first ever annual loss
08 October 2020
The group said it is braced for underlying pre-tax losses for the year to September 30 of between £815 million and £845 million.
‘Worrying trend’ as more intensive care beds in use
‘Worrying trend’ as more intensive care beds in use
08 October 2020
A medical leader has urged people to stick to local lockdown measures.
Prince George saddened by Attenborough extinction documentary – William
Prince George saddened by Attenborough extinction documentary – William
08 October 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has launched his Earthshot Prize which aims to recognise ideas and technologies that can safeguard the planet
William hopes Earthshot Prize will ‘help repair the planet’
William hopes Earthshot Prize will ‘help repair the planet’
08 October 2020
Nominations for the prize open on November 1 with the first of the annual global award ceremonies to be held in London next year.
What the papers say – October 8
What the papers say – October 8
08 October 2020
Thursday’s papers are dominated by reaction to seemingly imminent tighter pandemic restrictions in the North.
BA’s Queen Of The Skies to make final flights from Heathrow
BA’s Queen Of The Skies to make final flights from Heathrow
08 October 2020
The last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes are set to depart at 8.30am on Thursday morning.
Queen Of The Skies: The history of the Boeing 747
Queen Of The Skies: The history of the Boeing 747
08 October 2020
The hump-shaped planes were much bigger than existing airliners, holding around 550 passengers.
Draconid meteor shower set to dazzle night skies
Draconid meteor shower set to dazzle night skies
08 October 2020
The shower is set to peak during the night of October 8.
Previously unseen photographs of John Lennon to go on show to mark 80th birthday
Previously unseen photographs of John Lennon to go on show to mark 80th birthday
08 October 2020
The black and white photographs of The Beatles star were taken in 1974.
Donald Trump: ‘Very thankful’ for Boris Johnson’s support during Covid recovery
Donald Trump: ‘Very thankful’ for Boris Johnson’s support during Covid recovery
07 October 2020
The American leader spent three days in hospital before returning to the White House and downplaying the severity of the virus.
Pubs in northern England could be closed in new Covid crackdown
Pubs in northern England could be closed in new Covid crackdown
07 October 2020
Ministers are considering tighter restrictions as the number of infections continues to surge.
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