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Question marks as Government’s lockdown postcode checker crashes upon launch

Question marks as Government’s lockdown postcode checker crashes upon launch

The Government was criticised for launching a postcode checker that didn’t work, before another error saw information littered with question marks.

Tier 3 areas warn of ‘devastating’ impact on businesses without more cash

Tier 3 areas warn of ‘devastating’ impact on businesses without more cash

Local leaders say the Government must do more to prevent pubs and restaurants going under as the rules take effect.

Online retailers prepare for ‘biggest Black Friday’ as stores stay shut

Online retailers prepare for ‘biggest Black Friday’ as stores stay shut

Retail analysts have, however, warned that total sales on Black Friday could be lower than previous years.

Air passenger arrivals plunged 82% in October

Air passenger arrivals plunged 82% in October

Some 1.7 million people entered the UK on flights last month, compared to 9.8 million in October 2019.

Inquiry into disabled baby’s treatment calls for police probe after ‘cover-up’

Inquiry into disabled baby’s treatment calls for police probe after ‘cover-up’

Elizabeth Dixon died just 10 days before her first birthday on December 4 2001.

Sunak review ‘may not feel much different’ to austerity for some public services

Sunak review ‘may not feel much different’ to austerity for some public services

The Institute for Fiscal Studies questioned the Government’s decision to impose a partial pay freeze on the public sector.

Oxford’s 90% vaccine finding was ‘only in younger age groups’

Oxford’s 90% vaccine finding was ‘only in younger age groups’

Oxford University scientists have said they are looking closely at the data and are due to publish in a peer-reviewed journal shortly.

Kent to jump from Tier 1 to Tier 3 as hospital admissions rise

Kent to jump from Tier 1 to Tier 3 as hospital admissions rise

The whole county will face the highest level of coronavirus restrictions from December 2, the Government announced on Thursday.

Lockerbie bombing evidence ‘formed pattern that suggested Megrahi’s involvement’

Lockerbie bombing evidence ‘formed pattern that suggested Megrahi’s involvement’

Advocate depute Ronald Clancy has given evidence to the third appeal against his conviction in Edinburgh.

Week-on-week fall in number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England

Week-on-week fall in number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England

It is the first time since mid-August that the number has fallen week on week.

Police officer who dishonestly scanned 7p carrot barcode to get donuts is sacked

Police officer who dishonestly scanned 7p carrot barcode to get donuts is sacked

Lawyer Mark Ley-Morgan said it was ‘an officer effectively stealing while in uniform’.

Kate committed to bringing about early years change as landmark study unveiled

Kate committed to bringing about early years change as landmark study unveiled

The duchess has been the driving force behind the research, the largest of its kind in the UK on perceptions of early childhood.

Proportion of young adults going to university rises to record high

Proportion of young adults going to university rises to record high

The figures show a widening gender gap, with women more likely to enter higher education than men.

Alan Shearer’s former financial adviser breached order – judge

Alan Shearer’s former financial adviser breached order – judge

Kevin Neal failed to provide bank statements and Deputy Master Henrietta Hill said his demeanour adversely affected her assessment of his credibility.

Neanderthal thumbs better adapted to holding tools with handles, study finds

Neanderthal thumbs better adapted to holding tools with handles, study finds

Research suggests Neanderthals may have found precision grips more challenging than power squeeze grips.

Taoiseach asks UK to hold inquiry over Pat Finucane death, family says

Taoiseach asks UK to hold inquiry over Pat Finucane death, family says

Solicitor Pat Finucane was shot by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his family in 1989 amid claims of collusion with security forces.

Significant changes to rates of international travel due to Covid-19 – ONS

Significant changes to rates of international travel due to Covid-19 – ONS

There was an uplift in air arrivals and departures between July and September, when international travel restrictions began to ease.

Swathes of England to face toughest Tier 3 coronavirus curbs

Swathes of England to face toughest Tier 3 coronavirus curbs

Only three areas of England will face the least restrictive Tier 1 measures.

Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

Almost two-thirds of parents are experiencing loneliness, according to research led by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Full list of tiers and areas

Full list of tiers and areas

The Government has published its list outlining which parts of England will be in which tier when the national lockdown ends on December 2.

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