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Trump’s ‘election fraud’ tweets prompt fresh warnings from Twitter

Trump’s ‘election fraud’ tweets prompt fresh warnings from Twitter

The social network hid some of the president’s posts, saying the content was ‘disputed and might be misleading’.

No 10 explains rationale behind takeaway pints, protests and supermarkets

No 10 explains rationale behind takeaway pints, protests and supermarkets

The new regulations will come into force on Thursday when England enters a second national lockdown.

What progress is being made with coronavirus vaccines?

What progress is being made with coronavirus vaccines?

After successful trials, they could be rolled out at GP surgeries, pharmacies and mass testing centres.

Tobias Menzies launches WaterAid campaign aiming to raise £3m

Tobias Menzies launches WaterAid campaign aiming to raise £3m

The Government will match donations up to £2 million, according to WaterAid.

Selfridges reveals Christmas campaign despite stores’ temporary closure

Selfridges reveals Christmas campaign despite stores’ temporary closure

The London-based business is to reveal the window display to its Once Upon a Christmas campaign on Thursday.

MPs back new coronavirus lockdown for England amid Tory backbench backlash

MPs back new coronavirus lockdown for England amid Tory backbench backlash

The move came as the NHS in England was set to move into its highest alert level from midnight.

First commercial barge deliveries to Leeds in 20 years touted as green model

First commercial barge deliveries to Leeds in 20 years touted as green model

A second barge is now shipping aggregate for the building industry into the city.

Look to the stars in remembrance on locked-down Armistice Day, public urged

Look to the stars in remembrance on locked-down Armistice Day, public urged

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission plans to beam searchlights into the night sky from cemeteries and memorials it cares for across the country.

Care homes told visitors and residents ‘can meet at windows and outside’

Care homes told visitors and residents ‘can meet at windows and outside’

The new Government guidelines come as England moves into its second national lockdown on Thursday.

What happens next in the US election?

What happens next in the US election?

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is likely to face delays and legal battles before a winner can be called.

‘Mass exodus’ of students returning to families before lockdown expected – union

‘Mass exodus’ of students returning to families before lockdown expected – union

It comes as lecturers and students have called for universities to move most lessons online.

Ex-Liverpool star Sakho accepts ‘substantial’ damages over drug test error

Ex-Liverpool star Sakho accepts ‘substantial’ damages over drug test error

The former Liverpool defender was briefly suspended in 2016 after he tested positive for a fat-burning substance.

Second supermarket cuts fuel prices amid drop in wholesale costs

Second supermarket cuts fuel prices amid drop in wholesale costs

Sainsbury’s announced on Wednesday it will drop its prices by up to 3p per litre for diesel and 2p per litre for petrol.

Couple tie the knot to make White-Christmas a reality

Couple tie the knot to make White-Christmas a reality

Tilly Christmas and Keiran White, from Bridport, Dorset married in Bath on Tuesday.

Lockdown leaker should be sacked and ‘strung up to dry’, says Tory former leader

Lockdown leaker should be sacked and ‘strung up to dry’, says Tory former leader

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said it was ‘appalling’ that the culprit had ‘bounced the Government’.

Second lockdown will have ‘significant’ impact on economy, warns Chancellor

Second lockdown will have ‘significant’ impact on economy, warns Chancellor

The Treasury has refused MP calls to publish work on the economic impact ahead of the vote on new restrictions.

Trump vows to fight election ‘fraud’ in courts as battle with Biden continues

Trump vows to fight election ‘fraud’ in courts as battle with Biden continues

Donald Trump claimed victory despite votes still being counted, while challenger Joe Biden said he was on track for the White House.

Camilla visits Field of Remembrance to pay respects to war dead

Camilla visits Field of Remembrance to pay respects to war dead

The Duchess of Cornwall carried out the engagement in central London ahead of Armistice Day and England’s second national lockdown.

Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions

Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions

The former prime minister tore into predictions said to have informed Boris Johnson’s decision to impose a second national lockdown in England.

Johnson says he hopes shops will be able to re-open in time for Xmas

Johnson says he hopes shops will be able to re-open in time for Xmas

The Prime Minister calls on MPs to back a new coronavirus lockdown for England to curb the spread of the disease.

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