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‘Reversed brain’ linked to lower social and communication abilities – study

‘Reversed brain’ linked to lower social and communication abilities – study

‘Reversed brain’ linked to lower social and communication abilities – study

17 October 2020

Findings could help identify children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders much earlier than current diagnostic practices allow.


What the papers say – October 17

What the papers say – October 17

What the papers say – October 17

17 October 2020

Downing Street’s row with leaders in the North over increased pandemic restrictions leads Saturday’s front pages.


Half of England now in heightened coronavirus restrictions

Half of England now in heightened coronavirus restrictions

Half of England now in heightened coronavirus restrictions

16 October 2020

Greater Manchester continues to resist the highest controls as the region’s political leaders fight to secure further financial support.


Businesses in central London predict hard times ahead of new Covid restrictions

Businesses in central London predict hard times ahead of new Covid restrictions

Businesses in central London predict hard times ahead of new Covid restrictions

16 October 2020

On the last night before Tier 2 measures came into effect groups of drinkers gathered outside bars in Soho and police were forced to disperse crowds.


Jennifer Arcuri ‘admits affair with Boris Johnson’

Jennifer Arcuri ‘admits affair with Boris Johnson’

Jennifer Arcuri ‘admits affair with Boris Johnson’

16 October 2020

The IOPC said it ‘would have been wise’ to declare his association with Ms Arucri and found evidence that they may have had an ‘intimate relationship’


Viewers praise TV campaign highlighting abuse of customer-facing workers

Viewers praise TV campaign highlighting abuse of customer-facing workers

Viewers praise TV campaign highlighting abuse of customer-facing workers

16 October 2020

The advert premiered on Channel 4 on Friday night.


Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

16 October 2020

Providers should undertake ‘individualised risk assessments’ to assess the rights and needs of each resident, the guidance states.


Parent disappointed by Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response at briefing

Parent disappointed by Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response at briefing

Parent disappointed by Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response at briefing

16 October 2020

Chris Eldridge had asked Boris Johnson if he could still see his son under the new guidelines.


Liverpool mayor urges rule compliance as brother seriously ill with Covid-19

Liverpool mayor urges rule compliance as brother seriously ill with Covid-19

Liverpool mayor urges rule compliance as brother seriously ill with Covid-19

16 October 2020

Joe Anderson said on Twitter that his eldest brother was in a ‘very serious condition’ in hospital.


Florida city auctions off 36 swans after Queen’s gift leads to overpopulation

Florida city auctions off 36 swans after Queen’s gift leads to overpopulation

Florida city auctions off 36 swans after Queen’s gift leads to overpopulation

16 October 2020

The swans were gifted to the city in the 1950s.


UK tells EU there is ‘no basis for negotiations’ after PM halts trade talks

UK tells EU there is ‘no basis for negotiations’ after PM halts trade talks

UK tells EU there is ‘no basis for negotiations’ after PM halts trade talks

16 October 2020

Chief negotiator Lord Frost has told his EU counterpart not to travel to London for further discussions next week.


Extra measures could be placed on top of Tier 3 restrictions – Vallance

Extra measures could be placed on top of Tier 3 restrictions – Vallance

Extra measures could be placed on top of Tier 3 restrictions – Vallance

16 October 2020

The reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK still remains above one.


Key dates in coronavirus lockdown regulations

Key dates in coronavirus lockdown regulations

Key dates in coronavirus lockdown regulations

16 October 2020

The PA news agency looks at some of the key dates relating to coronavirus laws.


PM says UK developing millions of fast turnaround tests

PM says UK developing millions of fast turnaround tests

PM says UK developing millions of fast turnaround tests

16 October 2020

Downing Street has announced that pilots of new testing technologies will begin from next week, across some of the UK’s worst affected regions.


Police investigating Lord Janner went off the boil, child abuse inquiry told

Police investigating Lord Janner went off the boil, child abuse inquiry told

Police investigating Lord Janner went off the boil, child abuse inquiry told

16 October 2020

Allegations against the former Leicestershire MP first emerged publicly in the trial of disgraced care home boss Frank Beck in 1991.


NI leaders issue compliance plea after DUP minister criticises restrictions

NI leaders issue compliance plea after DUP minister criticises restrictions

NI leaders issue compliance plea after DUP minister criticises restrictions

16 October 2020

Agriculture minister Edwin Poots said he had ‘grave reservations’ about the four-week intensification of Covid-19 regulations.


Celtic and Rangers fans urged not to flout lockdown rules for derby clash

Celtic and Rangers fans urged not to flout lockdown rules for derby clash

Celtic and Rangers fans urged not to flout lockdown rules for derby clash

16 October 2020

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Lancashire Police made the plea ahead of the English county going into the highest tier of restrictions.


Man suing betting firm over refusal to pay £1.7m brings bid to resolve case

Man suing betting firm over refusal to pay £1.7m brings bid to resolve case

Man suing betting firm over refusal to pay £1.7m brings bid to resolve case

16 October 2020

Betfred’s lawyers say the bookmaker is not liable to pay because the game contained a ‘defect’.


Teaching union: Secondary schools should close for two-week circuit-breaker

Teaching union: Secondary schools should close for two-week circuit-breaker

Teaching union: Secondary schools should close for two-week circuit-breaker

16 October 2020

The National Education Union says a longer half-term closure could help the Government to ‘get in control of the test, track and trace system’.


West Midlands mayor would ‘not stand in the way’ of tougher Covid restrictions

West Midlands mayor would ‘not stand in the way’ of tougher Covid restrictions

West Midlands mayor would ‘not stand in the way’ of tougher Covid restrictions

16 October 2020

Andy Street said he would demand economic support in advance.


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