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Marcus Rashford launches petition urging Government to end child poverty

Marcus Rashford launches petition urging Government to end child poverty

Marcus Rashford launches petition urging Government to end child poverty

15 October 2020

Plea comes as data suggests 1.4m children experienced food insecurity in summer break.


What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

15 October 2020

Further measures to tackle Covid-19 lead the Thursday papers.


What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

14 October 2020

London is due to covered by Tier 2 restrictions, while Liverpool City Region is currently in Tier 3.


EU leaders take stock as Johnson vents frustration at slow pace of talks

EU leaders take stock as Johnson vents frustration at slow pace of talks

EU leaders take stock as Johnson vents frustration at slow pace of talks

14 October 2020

PM says he will ‘reflect’ on the outcome of Brussels summit before deciding whether to continue with talks on post-Brexit trade deal.


Greater Manchester braced for tough new coronavirus controls

Greater Manchester braced for tough new coronavirus controls

Greater Manchester braced for tough new coronavirus controls

14 October 2020

Mayor Andy Burnham is to hold talks with No 10 following a briefing for deputy chief medical officer.


Sadiq Khan calls for support package for London’s businesses and authorities

Sadiq Khan calls for support package for London’s businesses and authorities

Sadiq Khan calls for support package for London’s businesses and authorities

14 October 2020

The mayor said that the rate of infections in London was ‘fast approaching’ 100 cases per 100,000.


Test and trace consultants ‘paid £7,000 day rates by Government’

Test and trace consultants ‘paid £7,000 day rates by Government’

Test and trace consultants ‘paid £7,000 day rates by Government’

14 October 2020

It comes amid ongoing criticism of the £12 billion test and trace system.


Shakespeare’s First Folio sells for £7.6m

Shakespeare’s First Folio sells for £7.6m

Shakespeare’s First Folio sells for £7.6m

14 October 2020

The book was sold in New York.


Johnson voices ‘disappointment’ at slow progress in talks with EU

Johnson voices ‘disappointment’ at slow progress in talks with EU

Johnson voices ‘disappointment’ at slow progress in talks with EU

14 October 2020

The Prime Minister says he will ‘reflect’ on the outcome of an EU summit before deciding whether to continue talks on a post-Brexit trade deal.


What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

14 October 2020

Tighter restrictions for Northern Ireland have been announced by Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster.


Police name two of three young people killed after car hit tree

Police name two of three young people killed after car hit tree

Police name two of three young people killed after car hit tree

14 October 2020

They were among a group of five people in a yellow Skoda Fabia which crashed on Bromley Lane at around 8:50pm.


Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘dangerous fallacy’, researchers warn

Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘dangerous fallacy’, researchers warn

Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘dangerous fallacy’, researchers warn

14 October 2020

They argue in an open letter that any strategy relying on immunity from natural infections of Covid-19 is ‘flawed’.


Kate praises woman who trained to be midwife after having stillborn daughter

Kate praises woman who trained to be midwife after having stillborn daughter

Kate praises woman who trained to be midwife after having stillborn daughter

14 October 2020

The duchess carried out the engagement in west London to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.


Repeated cycle of lockdowns and spikes not feasible – Robin Swann

Repeated cycle of lockdowns and spikes not feasible – Robin Swann

Repeated cycle of lockdowns and spikes not feasible – Robin Swann

14 October 2020

The Stormont health minister said he hopes restrictions over the next four weeks will be ‘long and hard’ enough to reduce the R rate to below one.


First ever space ‘petrol station’ to be built in UK

First ever space ‘petrol station’ to be built in UK

First ever space ‘petrol station’ to be built in UK

14 October 2020

Aerospace manufacturer Thales Alenia Space, which has three UK sites, will construct the station, which will help refuel the Lunar Gateway.


Nightingale hospital to reopen for Covid-19 admissions from across N Ireland

Nightingale hospital to reopen for Covid-19 admissions from across N Ireland

Nightingale hospital to reopen for Covid-19 admissions from across N Ireland

14 October 2020

The Nightingale hospital, which is located in Belfast City Hospital, was stood down after the peak of the first wave of the pandemic passed.


Police investigation into David Starkey interview under review

Police investigation into David Starkey interview under review

Police investigation into David Starkey interview under review

14 October 2020

Darren Grimes called the investigation a waste of money and police time.


‘Long way to go’: Family of Britain’s first black Army officer on race equality

‘Long way to go’: Family of Britain’s first black Army officer on race equality

‘Long way to go’: Family of Britain’s first black Army officer on race equality

14 October 2020

Children from BAME backgrounds continue to face greater challenges to their life chances, said Action for Children.


John Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’

John Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’

John Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’

14 October 2020

The former Blue Peter presenter denies the charge.


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

14 October 2020

The rate in Nottingham has climbed above 900 cases per 100,000 people.


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