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Volunteer numbers for second lockdown fall by millions, research suggests

Volunteer numbers for second lockdown fall by millions, research suggests

Research charity PBE found six million fewer people in England volunteered or supported their neighbours during the second national lockdown.

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers set for Court of Appeal hearing

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers set for Court of Appeal hearing

The trio – who are appealing against their jail terms – also face a challenge from the Attorney General that their sentences are ‘unduly lenient’.

AI cracks 50-year-old ‘protein folding problem’, say researchers

AI cracks 50-year-old ‘protein folding problem’, say researchers

The issue has long been one of biology’s biggest challenges.

Government to announce public inquiry decision on Pat Finucane murder

Government to announce public inquiry decision on Pat Finucane murder

The Belfast solicitor’s family have sustained a long campaign for an inquiry into the extent of state collusion with the loyalist killers

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions around the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus restrictions around the UK?

Different rules are in place across the four nations.

PM to publish impact assessment of coronavirus restrictions to win over MPs

PM to publish impact assessment of coronavirus restrictions to win over MPs

His argument will be boosted by new figures suggesting coronavirus infections fell by almost a third in England during the second national lockdown.

When will the Covid-19 tiers be reviewed and how are they decided?

When will the Covid-19 tiers be reviewed and how are they decided?

A crunch Commons vote on the measures will take place on Tuesday.

Crunch Brexit talks resume in London for what could be final week

Crunch Brexit talks resume in London for what could be final week

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday that there was ‘a deal to be done’.

Failure to order Pat Finucane probe will hit confidence in rule of law: O’Neill

Failure to order Pat Finucane probe will hit confidence in rule of law: O’Neill

The UK Government will inform the Finucane family on Monday whether it will instigate a fresh probe into the murder of the Belfast solicitor.

Shackleton-inspired store to open in London despite Covid pandemic

Shackleton-inspired store to open in London despite Covid pandemic

Shackleton was the leader of an ill-fated expedition across Antarctica that turned into a remarkable story of survival more than a century ago.

Carol singing, nativity plays and Santa’s Grottos – the latest guidance

Carol singing, nativity plays and Santa’s Grottos – the latest guidance

The Government has published guidance for the Christmas period.

George Lucas: Dave Prowse made Darth Vader leap off the page

George Lucas: Dave Prowse made Darth Vader leap off the page

He was spotted and cast by Lucas when playing a bodyguard in A Clockwork Orange.

Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert disappears

Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert disappears

The structure had been the source of much debate after being discovered by state officials counting sheep.

Ill girl who loves mail gets thousands of cards and gifts from strangers

Ill girl who loves mail gets thousands of cards and gifts from strangers

Abbie Paice, 10, is suffering the after-effects of three years of chemotherapy she received after being diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of two.

Starmer says Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitism report ‘as bad as you can get’

Starmer says Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitism report ‘as bad as you can get’

Mr Corbyn was suspended from Labour over his response to the damning Equality and Human Rights Commission report last month.

MPs take part in coronavirus vaccine trials to encourage more BAME volunteers

MPs take part in coronavirus vaccine trials to encourage more BAME volunteers

Labour MP Naz Shah and Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch are taking part in the trials, which need more BAME volunteers.

Charity creates alternative Christmas wish-list for children in poverty

Charity creates alternative Christmas wish-list for children in poverty

The Childhood Trust is aiming to raise £3 million between December 1 and 8 through its Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign.

Nicola Sturgeon to announce £100 million fund to help hard up Scots this winter

Nicola Sturgeon to announce £100 million fund to help hard up Scots this winter

The fund will mean all families with children in receipt of free school meals will receive a payment of £100.

Coronavirus cases fell by almost a third in lockdown, study suggests

Coronavirus cases fell by almost a third in lockdown, study suggests

Findings from Imperial College London’s React study show there was a 30% drop in cases across the country over almost a fortnight this month.

Boris Johnson is greatest recruiting agent for independence, Plaid leader says

Boris Johnson is greatest recruiting agent for independence, Plaid leader says

Adam Price addressed the SNP annual conference, describing Boris Johnson as a ‘disaster’.

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