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More than £76m from Culture Recovery Fund given to arts organisations

More than £76m from Culture Recovery Fund given to arts organisations

More than £76m from Culture Recovery Fund given to arts organisations

16 October 2020

The Military Wives Choir, Kneehigh Theatre in Cornwall and Birmingham’s Moseley Folk And Arts Festival will all receive funding.


Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

16 October 2020

The Department for Transport is consulting on updating laws so that phone calls and texting are not the only functions banned when behind the wheel.


Van driver jailed for causing deaths of ‘amazing parents’

Van driver jailed for causing deaths of ‘amazing parents’

Van driver jailed for causing deaths of ‘amazing parents’

16 October 2020

Robert Bateman and his wife Paula died when their Ford Focus crashed head-on into an Iveco Daily van on September 3.


Circuit-breaker needed now in England to halt spread of Covid-19, say experts

Circuit-breaker needed now in England to halt spread of Covid-19, say experts

Circuit-breaker needed now in England to halt spread of Covid-19, say experts

16 October 2020

Scientific research group Independent Sage has set out what it describes as a six-week emergency plan to bring Covid-19 cases down.


Internal Market Bill could ‘destabilise’ devolution, peers warn

Internal Market Bill could ‘destabilise’ devolution, peers warn

Internal Market Bill could ‘destabilise’ devolution, peers warn

16 October 2020

The House of Lords Select Committee has published a report on the proposed legislation.


New ‘Diversity built Britain’ 50p coins will enter circulation next week

New ‘Diversity built Britain’ 50p coins will enter circulation next week

New ‘Diversity built Britain’ 50p coins will enter circulation next week

16 October 2020

The new coins signal the intent to include a wider range of people on coins and notes in the future, according to the Treasury.


Migrating geese counted as they arrive in search of Strangford ‘superfood’

Migrating geese counted as they arrive in search of Strangford ‘superfood’

Migrating geese counted as they arrive in search of Strangford ‘superfood’

16 October 2020

Up to 90% of the world’s population of Canadian Brent geese refuel on the Co Down lough every autumn.


Minister announces probe into deaths at mental health unit

Minister announces probe into deaths at mental health unit

Minister announces probe into deaths at mental health unit

16 October 2020

Families of patients who have died at the Linden Centre, Essex, have been petitioning for a public inquiry.


In Video: Car that landed on tracks at Stirling station removed

In Video: Car that landed on tracks at Stirling station removed

In Video: Car that landed on tracks at Stirling station removed

16 October 2020

Two people were taken to hospital after the Renault Clio landed on the line on Wednesday.


Convicted terrorist killed two after string of failings, attack inquest told

Convicted terrorist killed two after string of failings, attack inquest told

Convicted terrorist killed two after string of failings, attack inquest told

16 October 2020

Usman Khan, 28, murdered Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt during a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge last November.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

16 October 2020

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic.


Theresa May’s bid to ensure killer drivers face life in jail is blocked

Theresa May’s bid to ensure killer drivers face life in jail is blocked

Theresa May’s bid to ensure killer drivers face life in jail is blocked

16 October 2020

She had hoped to increase the maximum sentence for causing death by dangerous driving to life imprisonment.


Tory MP fears Christianity is ‘on the decline’ as his name drops in popularity

Tory MP fears Christianity is ‘on the decline’ as his name drops in popularity

Tory MP fears Christianity is ‘on the decline’ as his name drops in popularity

16 October 2020

Sir Christopher Chope made the remarks after learning his name was the 152nd most popular in England and Wales last year.


Majority of charities report shop workers have been abused by customers

Majority of charities report shop workers have been abused by customers

Majority of charities report shop workers have been abused by customers

16 October 2020

Several incidents highlighted involved shoppers being asked to comply with coronavirus safety measures.


DUP opposed extent of Northern Ireland’s new Covid-19 restrictions – minister

DUP opposed extent of Northern Ireland’s new Covid-19 restrictions – minister

DUP opposed extent of Northern Ireland’s new Covid-19 restrictions – minister

16 October 2020

Edwin Poots said he has ‘grave reservations’ about the intensified measures being introduced in the region.


Labour demands Government action to provide free schools meals during holidays

Labour demands Government action to provide free schools meals during holidays

Labour demands Government action to provide free schools meals during holidays

16 October 2020

It said if ministers do not agree to the move within 72 hours, it will force a vote on it by MPs.


Are half-term breaks in the UK permitted?

Are half-term breaks in the UK permitted?

Are half-term breaks in the UK permitted?

16 October 2020

Here’s a look at some of the latest coronavirus-related rules.


Business leaders warn of perils of no-deal Brexit

Business leaders warn of perils of no-deal Brexit

Business leaders warn of perils of no-deal Brexit

16 October 2020

Shoppers will pay a heavy price for leaving the EU without a trade deal, the food industry told the Government.


Prime Minister calls halt to trade talks with Brussels

Prime Minister calls halt to trade talks with Brussels

Prime Minister calls halt to trade talks with Brussels

16 October 2020

The Prime Minister says there is no prospect of a free trade agreement without a ‘fundamental change of approach’ from the EU.


Short, sharp lockdown considered to tackle virus in Wales – Mark Drakeford

Short, sharp lockdown considered to tackle virus in Wales – Mark Drakeford

Short, sharp lockdown considered to tackle virus in Wales – Mark Drakeford

16 October 2020

The nation’s First Minister said a circuit-breaker is being looked at ‘very carefully’ by his Government.


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