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Police can resume dishing out £10,000 ‘super fines’ to Covid rule breakers

Police can resume dishing out £10,000 ‘super fines’ to Covid rule breakers

The penalty has been off-limits to officers dealing with mass gatherings since last Friday after police chiefs raised concerns with the Home Office.

Profile: Corbyn’s readmission marks extraordinary chapter in political career

Profile: Corbyn’s readmission marks extraordinary chapter in political career

The 71-year-old’s suspension last month marked a fall from grace after what many felt was an incredible rise up the Labour ranks.

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

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

Hull, Hartlepool and Swale are currently recording the highest rates.

Starmer: Corbyn’s readmission to Labour marks ‘painful day’ for Jewish community

Starmer: Corbyn’s readmission to Labour marks ‘painful day’ for Jewish community

The Labour leader said: ‘I will not allow a focus on one individual to prevent us from doing the vital work of tackling anti-Semitism.’

Jeremy Corbyn urges Labour to come together amid backlash over his readmission

Jeremy Corbyn urges Labour to come together amid backlash over his readmission

The former opposition leader said: ‘Our movement must now come together to oppose and defeat this deeply damaging Conservative government.’

What the 10-point green plan focuses on and why

What the 10-point green plan focuses on and why

The Prime Minister has set out action in areas ranging from developing hydrogen to clean cars.

Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour met with fierce opposition

Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour met with fierce opposition

Senior Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge said: ‘This is a broken outcome from a broken system.’

Husband and wife with Covid-19 die 12 hours apart

Husband and wife with Covid-19 die 12 hours apart

The family of Owen and Bredge Ward have spoken of their shock.

Home Office anticipates forces will resume handing out £10,000 ‘super fines’

Home Office anticipates forces will resume handing out £10,000 ‘super fines’

It earlier emerged forces were advised on Friday by the National Police Chiefs Council to stop handing out the levies.

Johnson to take part in PMQs from coronavirus self-isolation

Johnson to take part in PMQs from coronavirus self-isolation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be in the Commons chamber for the weekly clash with the Prime Minister on Wednesday as usual.

Charles launches virtual climate change festival

Charles launches virtual climate change festival

Speakers at the It’s Time event range from broadcaster and children’s author Konnie Huq to criminal barrister and TV personality Judge Rinder.

Witnesses refuse to reveal if Swinney has asked about Salmond legal advice

Witnesses refuse to reveal if Swinney has asked about Salmond legal advice

The Lord Advocate and Permanent Secretary both refused to say if the government has asked law officers about releasing legal advice.

Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’

Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’

Mr Corbyn has acknowledged that concerns around anti-Semitism in Labour were not ‘exaggerated’.

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

Boris Johnson has confirmed the move as he set out his 10-point plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’.

Union raises concerns about MSPs on Alex Salmond complaint committee

Union raises concerns about MSPs on Alex Salmond complaint committee

FDA general secretary Dave Penman has written to the committee convener Linda Fabiani.

Key questions answered on petrol and diesel ban

Key questions answered on petrol and diesel ban

The Government has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans.

Salmond inquiry told late discovery of evidence was ’embarrassing’

Salmond inquiry told late discovery of evidence was ’embarrassing’

Lord Advocate James Wolffe said the ‘damaging’ documents undermined the Scottish Government’s defence against the former first minister.

Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension case being heard by Labour disputes panel

Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension case being heard by Labour disputes panel

Mr Corbyn has acknowledged that concerns around anti-Semitism in Labour were not ‘exaggerated’.

Government could face ‘post-Covid exodus’ of school leaders, union warns

Government could face ‘post-Covid exodus’ of school leaders, union warns

Nearly half of heads are more likely to leave their role prematurely due to pandemic, survey finds.

Government’s winter coronavirus campaign encourages people to open windows

Government’s winter coronavirus campaign encourages people to open windows

A video released by the Department of Health encourages people to properly ventilate their homes to reduce the risk of infection.

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