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Ministers to review ‘clarity’ of ban on supermarkets selling non-essentials

Ministers to review ‘clarity’ of ban on supermarkets selling non-essentials

The restriction has seen aisles cordoned off and plastic sheeting placed over products in supermarkets in Wales.

Instagram updates nudity policy after model’s ‘racial bias’ campaign

Instagram updates nudity policy after model’s ‘racial bias’ campaign

The move follows a campaign by activist Nyome Nicholas-Williams.

‘Circuit-breaker’ could limit damage to economy, says former Bank rate-setter

‘Circuit-breaker’ could limit damage to economy, says former Bank rate-setter

Martin Weale said local lockdowns could push the economy back into reverse by the end of the year.

‘Major Mick’ reaches halfway point in Tintanic rowing challenge

‘Major Mick’ reaches halfway point in Tintanic rowing challenge

Michael Stanley is rowing 100 miles in his home-made boat along the Chichester canal.

Raheem Sterling to launch foundation for deprived children

Raheem Sterling to launch foundation for deprived children

The player is still working on the finer details of the foundation, but his contribution is likely to be seven figures.

Paediatricians: Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics

Paediatricians: Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics

Pressure is growing on Boris Johnson to change course after MPs rejected a bid to extend free school meals over the holidays.

Marcus Rashford: How the striker made ending food poverty his goal

Marcus Rashford: How the striker made ending food poverty his goal

United’s number 10 has continued to pressure Number 10 on child food poverty.

Recruitment drive launched for MOT testers

Recruitment drive launched for MOT testers

Halfords reports a big increase in MOT booking in its autocentres.

Ethnic minority groups underrepresented on economics courses at top universities

Ethnic minority groups underrepresented on economics courses at top universities

Black Caribbean economics undergraduates are more than 60% less likely to study at Russell Group universities than White peers, IFS report finds.

Third of doctors ‘believe tier system will have no impact on coronavirus spread’

Third of doctors ‘believe tier system will have no impact on coronavirus spread’

The BMA research also raised concerns about future staffing levels.

What the papers say – October 25

What the papers say – October 25

Stories on the NHS and coronavirus pandemic lead many of Sunday’s papers.

Self-isolation for Covid-19 contacts may be cut to seven days

Self-isolation for Covid-19 contacts may be cut to seven days

Officials are considering halving the isolation period amid concerns over public compliance with the Test and Trace system.

Welsh Government to ‘review’ how non-essential item ban is going in supermarkets

Welsh Government to ‘review’ how non-essential item ban is going in supermarkets

First Minister Mark Drakeford said they would make sure that ‘common sense is applied’.

Police make arrests at anti-lockdown protest in central London

Police make arrests at anti-lockdown protest in central London

The demonstration failed to comply with the terms of their risk assessment and people were not maintaining social distancing, the force said.

Labour turns up the heat over free school meals

Labour turns up the heat over free school meals

The opposition party says it will bring the issue back to the Commons if ministers do not relent in time for Christmas.

Petition challenges ban on supermarkets selling non-essential items in Wales

Petition challenges ban on supermarkets selling non-essential items in Wales

Guidance published by the Welsh Government says certain sections of supermarkets must be ‘cordoned off or emptied, and closed to the public’.

Cost of household items could soar in event of no-deal Brexit – business group

Cost of household items could soar in event of no-deal Brexit – business group

A rise in tariffs could also see the cost of moving goods increase, Logistics UK said.

Organiser hit with £10,000 fine after 50-person party breaches Covid rules

Organiser hit with £10,000 fine after 50-person party breaches Covid rules

Police were called to a a flat in Angel Meadows, Manchester.

Activists condemn ‘toxic’ Trump in protest against trade deal with US

Activists condemn ‘toxic’ Trump in protest against trade deal with US

Organisers say any negotiated deal would be a serious threat to the NHS, UK food standards and democracy.

Milk snake brings all the boys to the car

Milk snake brings all the boys to the car

The RSPCA was called to a residential care home in Dorking, Surrey.

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