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Tory rebels expect Government concessions over coronavirus powers

Tory rebels expect Government concessions over coronavirus powers

Tory rebels expect Government concessions over coronavirus powers

28 September 2020

Ministers held crisis talks with backbenchers who are demanding MPs get a say over new curbs on people’s freedoms.


What are the latest coronavirus laws and restrictions?

What are the latest coronavirus laws and restrictions?

What are the latest coronavirus laws and restrictions?

28 September 2020

Key questions answered.


Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe ‘suspended from Labour’

Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe ‘suspended from Labour’

Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe ‘suspended from Labour’

28 September 2020

The Leicester East MP denies any wrongdoing after being charged with the offence.


Patel: Home Office looking at creating safe routes for asylum seekers

Patel: Home Office looking at creating safe routes for asylum seekers

Patel: Home Office looking at creating safe routes for asylum seekers

28 September 2020

September has been the busiest month on record for migrant Channel crossings.


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

28 September 2020

Knowsley now has the highest rate in England, followed by Burnley and Liverpool.


Matt Hancock to hold talks with Tory rebels over coronavirus laws

Matt Hancock to hold talks with Tory rebels over coronavirus laws

Matt Hancock to hold talks with Tory rebels over coronavirus laws

28 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will meet Sir Graham Brady amid mounting Tory concern about a lack of parliamentary scrutiny.


Partner of murdered police officer Matt Ratana pays tribute to ‘gentle giant’

Partner of murdered police officer Matt Ratana pays tribute to ‘gentle giant’

Partner of murdered police officer Matt Ratana pays tribute to ‘gentle giant’

28 September 2020

The 54-year-old was killed by a handcuffed suspect at a custody suite in Croydon, south London.


US will protect the Good Friday Agreement, Special Envoy to NI says

US will protect the Good Friday Agreement, Special Envoy to NI says

US will protect the Good Friday Agreement, Special Envoy to NI says

28 September 2020

Mr Mulvaney said the US was watching the EU/UK negotiations closely.


Sage music centre to lose 110 jobs as it faces £10m black hole

Sage music centre to lose 110 jobs as it faces £10m black hole

Sage music centre to lose 110 jobs as it faces £10m black hole

28 September 2020

The culturally important centre said it had fought hard to retain staff and it deeply regretted the move caused by the pandemic.


Campaigners call for end to digital poverty among care leavers

Campaigners call for end to digital poverty among care leavers

Campaigners call for end to digital poverty among care leavers

28 September 2020

80,000 care leavers in England aged 18 to 25 are without internet access and unable to access education or work as they become independent.


Businesses in Wales to be offered £140m in grants to help survive pandemic

Businesses in Wales to be offered £140m in grants to help survive pandemic

Businesses in Wales to be offered £140m in grants to help survive pandemic

28 September 2020

Economy Minister Ken Skates said the scheme was the ‘best package of support in the UK’.


Leaders unite in pledge to reverse nature loss by 2030

Leaders unite in pledge to reverse nature loss by 2030

Leaders unite in pledge to reverse nature loss by 2030

28 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to protect 30% of UK land by the end of the decade as he joined leaders for a virtual UN event.


Downing Street defends 10pm curfew despite criticism from scientists

Downing Street defends 10pm curfew despite criticism from scientists

Downing Street defends 10pm curfew despite criticism from scientists

28 September 2020

Number 10 said the measure struck the ‘right balance’ as experts warned it could be counterproductive because large groups were forming as pubs shut.


JK Rowling expresses gratitude after literary luminaries write supportive letter

JK Rowling expresses gratitude after literary luminaries write supportive letter

JK Rowling expresses gratitude after literary luminaries write supportive letter

28 September 2020

The Harry Potter author has been criticised for her comments about gender identity.


House of Commons falls silent in tribute to murdered Sergeant Matt Ratana

House of Commons falls silent in tribute to murdered Sergeant Matt Ratana

House of Commons falls silent in tribute to murdered Sergeant Matt Ratana

28 September 2020

The Metropolitan Police officer of almost 30 years has been described as someone who epitomised the role police play in protecting others.


Liberal Democrat leader Davey hits out at Johnson’s coronavirus ‘incompetence’

Liberal Democrat leader Davey hits out at Johnson’s coronavirus ‘incompetence’

Liberal Democrat leader Davey hits out at Johnson’s coronavirus ‘incompetence’

28 September 2020

In a highly personal speech, Sir Ed talked about being a teenage carer for his mother and the parent of a disabled son.


Lego braille toolkit to help visually impaired children in UK schools

Lego braille toolkit to help visually impaired children in UK schools

Lego braille toolkit to help visually impaired children in UK schools

28 September 2020

The bricks will feature letters and numbers from the braille alphabet.


Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe says she is ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’

Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe says she is ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’

Harassment charge MP Claudia Webbe says she is ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’

28 September 2020

The Leicester East MP is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in November to face one count of harassment.


Britain will not back down over Brexit legislation, Michael Gove tells the EU

Britain will not back down over Brexit legislation, Michael Gove tells the EU

Britain will not back down over Brexit legislation, Michael Gove tells the EU

28 September 2020

The Cabinet Office Minister says measures in the UK Internal Market Bill are needed to protect the Northern Ireland peace process.


Harry and Meghan’s ‘fly-on-the-wall Netflix series’ denied by spokesman

Harry and Meghan’s ‘fly-on-the-wall Netflix series’ denied by spokesman

Harry and Meghan’s ‘fly-on-the-wall Netflix series’ denied by spokesman

28 September 2020

The couple set up their own production company after signing a deal rumoured to be worth more than £100 million with the streaming giant.


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