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Falkland Islands finally cleared of landmines after 1982 war

Falkland Islands finally cleared of landmines after 1982 war

Thousands of mines were laid during the conflict as Argentine forces occupied the islands.

Mass testing to be rolled out across 66 local authorities, minister confirms

Mass testing to be rolled out across 66 local authorities, minister confirms

Lateral flow tests, with a turnaround time of under an hour, have been available since Friday for people who live and work in Liverpool.

Seasonal jobs ‘down by third’ as virus crisis changes type of work on offer

Seasonal jobs ‘down by third’ as virus crisis changes type of work on offer

Firms are advertising around 13,600 roles in the run up to Christmas, according to jobs site Adzuna.

Military and NHS ready to roll out Covid-19 jab from next month, says Hancock

Military and NHS ready to roll out Covid-19 jab from next month, says Hancock

The new jab from Pfizer and its partner BioNTech was shown in early data to be more than 90% effective in preventing coronavirus infection.

Redundancies hit record high as hundreds of thousands lose jobs

Redundancies hit record high as hundreds of thousands lose jobs

Unemployment hit 4.8%, as more than 300,000 redundancies were registered in the three months to September.

Donald Trump uses tweets to divert from uncomfortable topics, study finds

Donald Trump uses tweets to divert from uncomfortable topics, study finds

Around 30,000 tweets have been sent from the US president’s account since he announced his candidacy in 2015.

‘Misleading and unsubstantiated’ advert for reusable copper face masks banned

‘Misleading and unsubstantiated’ advert for reusable copper face masks banned

The advert was banned by the ASA on the grounds that it was misleading.

What the papers say – November 10

What the papers say – November 10

News of a potential coronavirus vaccine dominates the nation’s papers.

Rollout of Covid-19 vaccine could start before Christmas

Rollout of Covid-19 vaccine could start before Christmas

The announcement from Pfizer and its vaccine partner BioNTech was hailed by scientists as a significant breakthrough.

Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat

Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat

Peers moved to strip controversial clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill that would enable ministers to break international laws.

Government suffers heavy defeats over controversial ‘law-breaking’ Brexit powers

Government suffers heavy defeats over controversial ‘law-breaking’ Brexit powers

Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne led the calls for the Prime Minister to ‘think again’.

Northern Ireland ministers fail to reach agreement on lockdown restrictions

Northern Ireland ministers fail to reach agreement on lockdown restrictions

The Stormont executive is due to reconvene on Tuesday morning to resume discussions.

Seven-day vaccine clinics – details on how a rollout could work

Seven-day vaccine clinics – details on how a rollout could work

GPs have been given information on how to prepare for a vaccine rollout.

Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill told Maros Sefcovic that is was ‘unacceptable’ that it remained uncertain how the protocol would operate.

Vaccine misinformation ‘is exactly that’, says Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

Vaccine misinformation ‘is exactly that’, says Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

It comes as UK spy agency GCHQ reportedly launched a cyber operation to disrupt disinformation around vaccines.

Corbyn allies demand ex-leader is reinstated to Labour ranks

Corbyn allies demand ex-leader is reinstated to Labour ranks

Supporters Diane Abbott and John McDonnell urged an end to Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension in wake of the anti-Semitism row.

Covid-19 linked with higher risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

Covid-19 linked with higher risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

Researchers also found that people with a pre-existing psychiatric diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with Covid-19.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Hull, North East Lincolnshire and Scarborough have recorded the biggest week-on-week rises.

Covid-19 vaccine will not mean end of the pandemic, expert warns

Covid-19 vaccine will not mean end of the pandemic, expert warns

Other public health measures will need to be in place to keep the virus under control.

Lord Kilclooney denies racism following Kamala Harris tweet

Lord Kilclooney denies racism following Kamala Harris tweet

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster said a ‘real apology’ to the vice president elect-was due.

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