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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.

Taoiseach: I’m not optimistic UK will strike post-Brexit trade deal

Taoiseach: I’m not optimistic UK will strike post-Brexit trade deal

The ninth round of trade deal negotiations between the UK and EU will begin on Tuesday in Brussels, but the time left to reach a deal is dwindling.

Lib Dems resolve to back UK rejoining EU at ‘future date’ with public approval

Lib Dems resolve to back UK rejoining EU at ‘future date’ with public approval

The Lib Dems campaigned in the 2019 general election to stop Brexit without a second referendum.

Tony Blair: Use rapid antigen testing to boost capacity by 300,000

Tony Blair: Use rapid antigen testing to boost capacity by 300,000

He said the rapid tests, which can provide a result within around 15 minutes, were already available.

Scots students can return home on long-term basis

Scots students can return home on long-term basis

The updated guidance also tells students it is an offence to visit another household without a reasonable excuse.

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government will ‘not hesitate’ to introduce further measures if case numbers continue to rise.

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

A university boss said students could not be prevented from leaving their accommodation but that they were expected to self-isolate.

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted it had been a ‘massive challenge’ to meet demand earlier in the pandemic.

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Simon Beck uses sand and snow to create intricate geometrical artworks.

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

The British Beer and Pub Association said there should be more flexibility on closing times to allow customers to stagger their exits.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

QR codes allow contact tracers to reach multiple people if an outbreak is identified in a venue.

PM pledges to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030

PM pledges to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030

Boris Johnson will sign the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature at a UN event on Monday, agreeing to deliver ambitious biodiversity targets.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey: I will be voice of UK’s nine million carers

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey: I will be voice of UK’s nine million carers

The former Cabinet minister is also expected to acknowledge the party’s ‘deeply disappointing’ performance in the last three general elections.

False imprisonment claims made by Manchester students in lockdown

False imprisonment claims made by Manchester students in lockdown

Students described being scared and confused as their accommodation was locked down on Friday after 127 people tested positive for coronavirus.

Arrest made in murder probe as tributes paid to ‘extraordinary Sgt Ratana’

Arrest made in murder probe as tributes paid to ‘extraordinary Sgt Ratana’

The officer was shot by a handcuffed suspect in the early hours of Friday.

Three more areas of Wales placed into local lockdown

Three more areas of Wales placed into local lockdown

Neath Port Talbot, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan will be covered by new restrictions.

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Professor Mark Woolhouse said strict measures quickly reduce transmission but do not make the virus go away.

Rugby club falls silent to remember police officer and ‘role model’ Matt Ratana

Rugby club falls silent to remember police officer and ‘role model’ Matt Ratana

Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick earlier laid a wreath at the National Police Memorial in central London.

Actor Laurence Fox launching political party to ‘reclaim values’

Actor Laurence Fox launching political party to ‘reclaim values’

The former Lewis star tweeted that his new party would ‘change everything… with love, reason and understanding’.

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