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Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

10 September 2020

More destinations have been added to the self-isolation list, but it’s good news for anyone returning from Sweden.


Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

10 September 2020

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill made the announcements in their first joint press conference in 73 days.


Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

10 September 2020

The royal, known as the Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, praised the ‘remarkable achievements’ of the crew and spoke fondly of the boat’s launch.


Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

10 September 2020

The European Commission’s vice president gave the UK until the end of the month to drop the controversial provisions in the Internal Market Bill.


UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

10 September 2020

Scotland’s Constitution Secretary Mike Russell said the plans will ‘trash the UK’s already tarnished international standing’.


Portugal and Hungary among countries removed from quarantine exemption list

Portugal and Hungary among countries removed from quarantine exemption list

Portugal and Hungary among countries removed from quarantine exemption list

10 September 2020

Travellers arriving in England from those countries after 4am on Saturday will have to self-isolate for 14 days.


UK’s largest care home operator faces damages claims over Covid-19 deaths

UK’s largest care home operator faces damages claims over Covid-19 deaths

UK’s largest care home operator faces damages claims over Covid-19 deaths

10 September 2020

PBW is bringing a civil action against HC-One on behalf of bereaved families.


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

10 September 2020

Birmingham now has the second highest rate in England, with Bolton continuing to record the highest.


UK-built nanosatellites to be launched this month

UK-built nanosatellites to be launched this month

UK-built nanosatellites to be launched this month

10 September 2020

The nanosatellites have on-board technology that can predict the locations of boats and track their whereabouts.


George Lazenby ‘weeps’ for Bond co-star Dame Diana Rigg following death

George Lazenby ‘weeps’ for Bond co-star Dame Diana Rigg following death

George Lazenby ‘weeps’ for Bond co-star Dame Diana Rigg following death

10 September 2020

The veteran stage and screen actress has died at the age of 82.


Bereaved parents in sepsis warning after hospital care failings identified

Bereaved parents in sepsis warning after hospital care failings identified

Bereaved parents in sepsis warning after hospital care failings identified

10 September 2020

Two-year-old Arlo Bennett died after doctors missed his diagnosis.


In Pictures: Dame Diana Rigg from stage to screen

In Pictures: Dame Diana Rigg from stage to screen

In Pictures: Dame Diana Rigg from stage to screen

10 September 2020

Tributes have been paid to the Emmy and Bafta-winning actress after her death at the age of 82.


Unions and business leaders back MPs’ call for furlough scheme extension

Unions and business leaders back MPs’ call for furlough scheme extension

Unions and business leaders back MPs’ call for furlough scheme extension

10 September 2020

The Resolution Foundation said the Chancellor needed to reconsider plans to phase out support.


Blood test used to match breast cancer patients to most effective treatment

Blood test used to match breast cancer patients to most effective treatment

Blood test used to match breast cancer patients to most effective treatment

10 September 2020

Researchers found the test is now reliable enough to be offered to patients on the NHS once it has passed approval.


Ofgem could save customers £1.7bn, says Citizens Advice amid battle over rules

Ofgem could save customers £1.7bn, says Citizens Advice amid battle over rules

Ofgem could save customers £1.7bn, says Citizens Advice amid battle over rules

10 September 2020

Energy networks have been lobbying for more relaxed rules.


Red Arrows mark Battle of Britain anniversary over Guernsey

Red Arrows mark Battle of Britain anniversary over Guernsey

Red Arrows mark Battle of Britain anniversary over Guernsey

10 September 2020

The crimson jet planes conducted a dazzling display above the island’s harbour on Thursday to the delight of onlookers.


Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK

Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK

Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK

10 September 2020

The EU said trade talks could be jeopardised.


UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

10 September 2020

HC-One operates more than 300 care homes, including Home Farm in Portree, Skye, where 10 residents died.


Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

Cyberflashing and ‘pile on’ harassment targeted in online law reform proposals

10 September 2020

Current communication laws are no longer fit for purpose in the digital age, the Law Commission said.


Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

Dame Diana Rigg remembered as actress who ‘swept all before her’

10 September 2020

The Avengers star has died at the age of 82.


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