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Communities rally round to feed hungry children as ministers defend funding

Communities rally round to feed hungry children as ministers defend funding

Footballer Marcus Rashford has led a campaign for the Government to fund free school meals in England during half-term but ministers have rejected it.

800 legal figures call on Johnson and Patel to end lawyer ‘hostility’

800 legal figures call on Johnson and Patel to end lawyer ‘hostility’

A letter condemns ‘recent attacks, made by the Home Secretary and echoed by the Prime Minister, on lawyers seeking to hold the Government to the law’.

‘Bulk’ of coronavirus vaccine rollout could be before next summer – Matt Hancock

‘Bulk’ of coronavirus vaccine rollout could be before next summer – Matt Hancock

The Health Secretary also refused to rule out the chance of a coronavirus vaccine this year.

Seven Nigerian stowaways held after special services storm oil tanker

Seven Nigerian stowaways held after special services storm oil tanker

The raid was carried out by around 16 members of the Special Boat Service.

Driverless Tube trains would cost £7 billion, claims leaked document

Driverless Tube trains would cost £7 billion, claims leaked document

The Aslef union said the document proves driverless Tube trains are a ‘politically-driven fantasy’.

Thousands of children to receive food from local communities amid Tory rebellion

Thousands of children to receive food from local communities amid Tory rebellion

Marcus Rashford’s petition had garnered more than 870,000 signatures by Monday morning.

800 legal figures sign letter urging Johnson and Patel to end lawyer ‘hostility’

800 legal figures sign letter urging Johnson and Patel to end lawyer ‘hostility’

Three former justices of the UK Supreme Court along with 80 QCs and hundreds of barristers and solicitors have supported the letter.

Research shows disparities between private and state school pupils in lockdown

Research shows disparities between private and state school pupils in lockdown

The lockdown has highlighted the growing educational disparities between privileged students and those from poorer backgrounds, according to the LSE.

What the papers say – October 26

What the papers say – October 26

A military operation aboard an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight features among the main stories on Monday’s front pages.

Man to appear in court charged over plane crash that killed Emiliano Sala

Man to appear in court charged over plane crash that killed Emiliano Sala

David Henderson will appear before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday.

Micro cold ‘water traps’ on moon could be more common than previously thought

Micro cold ‘water traps’ on moon could be more common than previously thought

The findings may have implications for future missions to the moon.

Jonathan Pryce and Ruth Wilson scoop acting prizes at Welsh Bafta awards

Jonathan Pryce and Ruth Wilson scoop acting prizes at Welsh Bafta awards

The ceremony was held online on Sunday night.

Armed forces storm oil tanker and detain stowaways after ‘hijacking’

Armed forces storm oil tanker and detain stowaways after ‘hijacking’

Police said all 22 crew members were safe and well.

Tributes flow for former BBC presenter Frank Bough

Tributes flow for former BBC presenter Frank Bough

Journalists and politicians have praised Bough following his death aged 87.

Johnson looks to defuse Tory rebellion over free school meals

Johnson looks to defuse Tory rebellion over free school meals

PM reported to be planning more cash for the poorest families over Christmas as support grows for Marcus Rashford’s campaign.

Councils offer food parcels and vouchers as first day of half-term begins

Councils offer food parcels and vouchers as first day of half-term begins

The Government has resisted demands for a U-turn on free school meals over the holidays.

Thousands more braced for toughest coronavirus controls

Thousands more braced for toughest coronavirus controls

Parts of Nottinghamshire are expected to be the next to enter Tier 3 as the disease continues to spread.

EU-UK trade talks continue as Barnier stays on in London

EU-UK trade talks continue as Barnier stays on in London

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis says the decision to carry on discussions in the UK is a ‘very good sign’.

Frank Bough was a veteran BBC presenter before scandal ruined his career

Frank Bough was a veteran BBC presenter before scandal ruined his career

The veteran broadcaster enjoyed a long career at the BBC and was well known for hosting programmes such as Grandstand and Breakfast Time.

Tory MP’s office garden covered in empty plates in school meals protest

Tory MP’s office garden covered in empty plates in school meals protest

Dozens of plates with protest messages were deposited at the Southend West Tory headquarters.

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