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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’.

Charles: Croydon police shooting ‘heartbreaking’ reminder of risks officers face

Charles: Croydon police shooting ‘heartbreaking’ reminder of risks officers face

The annual service comes just days after the killing of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana.

Mencap marathon runners show what people with a learning disability can achieve

Mencap marathon runners show what people with a learning disability can achieve

Ten runners with learning disabilities are among 300 people raising funds for the London Marathon’s charity of the year.

Follow rules and students will be home for Christmas, Government urges

Follow rules and students will be home for Christmas, Government urges

Labour has asked the Education Secretary to ‘ensure that every student has access to testing to allow a safe journey home’ for Christmas.

Shot police sergeant epitomised officers’ work to protect others, says Met chief

Shot police sergeant epitomised officers’ work to protect others, says Met chief

Silent tributes have been paid to Sergeant Matt Ratana by members of the rugby club in East Grinstead where he was head coach.

Scottish Education Secretary urges students to stay in accommodation

Scottish Education Secretary urges students to stay in accommodation

John Swinney’s comments come as reports suggest students are leaving halls of residence to return home.

Spitting Image will poke fun at all sides, co-creator says

Spitting Image will poke fun at all sides, co-creator says

He said it was difficult for political figures and celebrities to say they do not like their puppets.

Orchestral rap gig closed down after ‘complete lack of social distancing’

Orchestral rap gig closed down after ‘complete lack of social distancing’

Attendees had been assured the event would operate under ‘strict Covid Government guidelines’.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall puts name to boulder helping protect marine reserve

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall puts name to boulder helping protect marine reserve

The campaigner has backed action by Greenpeace to create a boulder barrier to prevent damaging fishing in a protected North Sea site.

Government wants ‘strong, big person’ as BBC chairman, Dowden says

Government wants ‘strong, big person’ as BBC chairman, Dowden says

Ex-Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has been tipped to lead Ofcom, while former Telegraph editor Charles Moore is said to be in line for BBC chairman job.

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