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PM faces threat of Tory revolt over stricter tier system after lockdown

PM faces threat of Tory revolt over stricter tier system after lockdown

A letter said to be signed by 70 Conservative MPs has warned Boris Johnson he will need to provide a cost-benefit analysis for the move in England.

Rainbow mural of Churchill in stockings and suspenders allowed to stay in place

Rainbow mural of Churchill in stockings and suspenders allowed to stay in place

The mural had been the subject of a complaint over the wartime prime minister’s hand gesture.

Parties unite to call for Pat Finucane killing public inquiry

Parties unite to call for Pat Finucane killing public inquiry

The Belfast solicitor was shot by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his family in 1989 amid claims of collusion with state security forces.

Woman seriously injured in gas explosion

Woman seriously injured in gas explosion

Two people were taken to hospital, with a 43-year-old man discharged following treatment and a 39-year-old woman suffering serious injuries.

Four arrested after ‘stabbing incident’ in Cardiff city centre

Four arrested after ‘stabbing incident’ in Cardiff city centre

Six people were injured in a ‘large disturbance’ on Saturday night, South Wales Police said.

Appoint minister to oversee vaccine deployment, says Labour

Appoint minister to oversee vaccine deployment, says Labour

Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said a ‘Herculean effort’ is needed in rolling out the vaccine.

UK must show true leadership in tackling climate emergency, says Davey

UK must show true leadership in tackling climate emergency, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader said the Conservatives had wasted opportunities on climate ambitions.

Gary Neville joins business chiefs in bid to get Manchester ‘back on its feet’

Gary Neville joins business chiefs in bid to get Manchester ‘back on its feet’

Neville has helped form the independent campaign group UnitedCity.

Banning Christmas would lead to breaches, expert says

Banning Christmas would lead to breaches, expert says

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will detail his ‘winter Covid plan’ on Monday.

Sunak says no return to austerity but hints at public sector pay freeze

Sunak says no return to austerity but hints at public sector pay freeze

Chancellor Rishi Sunak did not rule out capping the salaries of millions of public sector workers.

UK should not go for Brexit deal at any price, says Sunak

UK should not go for Brexit deal at any price, says Sunak

The Chancellor said the UK had been ‘reasonable, consistent and transparent’ during Brexit talks.

Christmas will not be normal despite lockdown ending next month, Sunak warns

Christmas will not be normal despite lockdown ending next month, Sunak warns

The ‘winter Covid plan’ for England is set to be laid out by the Prime Minister on Monday.

Grieving Covid families warn others against reuniting for Christmas

Grieving Covid families warn others against reuniting for Christmas

‘I just wouldn’t risk it for the sake of a dinner,’ one woman said.

Free train travel for domestic abuse survivors extended

Free train travel for domestic abuse survivors extended

Some 836 people – including 210 children – have been given free travel to refuge accommodation since April.

Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for deliveries of new bikes, Halfords reveals.

Majority of schools serving poorest pupils lack laptops for study at home – poll

Majority of schools serving poorest pupils lack laptops for study at home – poll

Three in four school leaders do not have enough digital devices and internet access to ensure all self-isolating students can continue learning.

Fire crews at serious risk from chemicals emitted during blazes, study finds

Fire crews at serious risk from chemicals emitted during blazes, study finds

The research is a crucial first step to proving the link between firefighting, toxic contaminants and cancer, the FBU said.

Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers

Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers

Around 15,000 workers could be due to retire from the rail industry by 2025, research estimated.

Union issues warning to Tory MPs over public-sector pay

Union issues warning to Tory MPs over public-sector pay

There has been speculation the Chancellor will announce a salary freeze in his comprehensive spending review.

Half of young women and girls harassed in the street over summer – survey

Half of young women and girls harassed in the street over summer – survey

Fearful parents are asking their daughters not to go out after dark or walk home alone after a certain time, girls’ rights organisations said.

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