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Parliament’s bars exempt from 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants

Parliament’s bars exempt from 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants

They will be able to remain open after the curfew because they fall under the description of a workplace canteen.

Johnson faces looming Tory revolt over coronavirus restrictions

Johnson faces looming Tory revolt over coronavirus restrictions

More than 50 Conservatives have signed up to an amendment calling for MPs to be given a greater role in deciding on new coronavirus measures.

Artist Ai Weiwei stages silent protest against Julian Assange extradition

Artist Ai Weiwei stages silent protest against Julian Assange extradition

The Chinese artist held a protest outside the Old Bailey, where the WikiLeaks founder is on trial.

Weekly nasal spray could offer protection from Covid-19 – study

Weekly nasal spray could offer protection from Covid-19 – study

Trials showed that INNA-051 could reduce Covid-19 replication by up to 96%.

Uber wins appeal to operate in London

Uber wins appeal to operate in London

The ride-hailing app was deemed to be ‘fit and proper’ to hold an operator licence in the capital on Monday.

Rare Rolex tipped to sell for £200,000

Rare Rolex tipped to sell for £200,000

The Rolex Submariner 5512, with an exceptionally rare 3-6-9 dial, was bought by a Nottinghamshire miner in 1964 to celebrate his 40th birthday.

Pubs curfew ‘doing more harm than good’

Pubs curfew ‘doing more harm than good’

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the early closing time was leading to a rush to off-licences.

Harry and Meghan to appear in ‘fly-on-the-wall’ series for Netflix, say reports

Harry and Meghan to appear in ‘fly-on-the-wall’ series for Netflix, say reports

They recently signed a deal, rumoured to be worth more than £100 million, with the streaming giant.

Gove heads to Brussels after last talks ended in legal threat and acrimony

Gove heads to Brussels after last talks ended in legal threat and acrimony

Michael Gove will meet European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic to discuss the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement.

Boy thrown from Tate Modern viewing platform can now stand unaided, says family

Boy thrown from Tate Modern viewing platform can now stand unaided, says family

Jonty Bravery is serving a 15-year prison sentence for attempted murder over the incident.

Andrew Neil: I’m not out to seek revenge on the BBC

Andrew Neil: I’m not out to seek revenge on the BBC

The broadcaster told Good Morning Britain his new channel, GB News, will be similar to US networks MSNBC and Fox News.

Casino giant Caesars tables £2.9bn bid to buy William Hill

Casino giant Caesars tables £2.9bn bid to buy William Hill

Last week, William Hill told investors it had received takeover approaches from Caesars and private equity giant Apollo.

Aldi to open 100 stores by end of next year with £1.3bn investment

Aldi to open 100 stores by end of next year with £1.3bn investment

The discount supermarket said it plans to create 4,000 jobs next year as part of the expansion plan.

Ruling expected in Uber’s appeal against TfL decision

Ruling expected in Uber’s appeal against TfL decision

TfL rejected Uber’s application for a new London licence in November 2019.

What the papers say – September 28

What the papers say – September 28

The latest measures to combat coronavirus lead many papers.

‘Super-enzyme’ that eats plastic ‘significant leap forward’ in pollution crisis

‘Super-enzyme’ that eats plastic ‘significant leap forward’ in pollution crisis

The enhanced protein is made up of two enzymes produced by a type of bacteria that feeds on plastic bottles.

New fines and restrictions come into force across parts of the UK

New fines and restrictions come into force across parts of the UK

Serious or repeat rule breaches could result in fines of up to £10,000.

Man quizzed in officer murder probe as shooting suspect remains critically ill

Man quizzed in officer murder probe as shooting suspect remains critically ill

Tributes flowed in for Sergeant Matt Ratana who died on Friday.

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Sergeant Richard Lovelock said that although the gesture was ‘daft’, it was inspired by a ‘touching moment’ that helped the team cope with the loss.

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Sergeant Richard Lovelock said that although the gesture was ‘daft’, it was inspired by a ‘touching moment’ that helped the team cope with the loss.

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