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Deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK pass 68,000

Deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK pass 68,000

Nearly 2,000 Covid-19 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending November 6.

Stanley Baxter to receive outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas

Stanley Baxter to receive outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas

The 94-year-old entertainer will be presented with the prize at a digital ceremony next month.

Largest annual percentage increase in divorces since 1972, new data shows

Largest annual percentage increase in divorces since 1972, new data shows

Divorces among same-sex couples in England and Wales nearly doubled, from 428 in 2018 to 822 last year.

Holyrood 2021 election could be delayed if needed under new Covid-19 legislation

Holyrood 2021 election could be delayed if needed under new Covid-19 legislation

The Scottish Government has introduced a Bill to deal with the potential impact of coronavirus on next year’s vote.

Government to decide next week on new tier restrictions for England

Government to decide next week on new tier restrictions for England

Susan Hopkins, medical director of Public Health England, said ministers must look at strengthening the system.

Jenrick denies PM considers devolution ‘a disaster’ as row with Scotland erupts

Jenrick denies PM considers devolution ‘a disaster’ as row with Scotland erupts

Boris Johnson is said to have told Tory MPs devolution had been ‘Tony Blair’s biggest mistake’.

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn admits concerns over anti-Semitism were not overstated

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn admits concerns over anti-Semitism were not overstated

Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party after refusing to accept all the findings of a damning Equality and Human Rights Commission report.

More than half of schools in Hull have seen class closures as infections soar

More than half of schools in Hull have seen class closures as infections soar

Hull’s infection rate is 776.4 cases per 100,000 people.

Family targets £230,000 cancer vaccine for girl diagnosed days before lockdown

Family targets £230,000 cancer vaccine for girl diagnosed days before lockdown

Nellie-Rose Culleton is undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma, a rare cancer affecting about 100 UK children each year.

Revenues rise at tobacco firm Imperial despite weak e-cigarette sales

Revenues rise at tobacco firm Imperial despite weak e-cigarette sales

It reported that group revenue increased by 0.8% to £7.98 billion for the year to September 30, after tobacco revenues rose by 1.8%.

Funeral director creates guide to share Covid learning

Funeral director creates guide to share Covid learning

Sarah Jones, from Full Circle Funerals in West Yorkshire, said professionals have ‘stepped up’ to give more practical support to the bereaved.

EasyJet nosedives into the red with first ever full-year loss

EasyJet nosedives into the red with first ever full-year loss

The airline posted pre-tax losses of £1.27 billion for the year to September 30.

Famed showbiz and football agent Eric Hall dies aged 73

Famed showbiz and football agent Eric Hall dies aged 73

He moved into football in 1986, after a chance meeting with Tottenham’s Steve Perryman when in a nightclub with friend Terry Venables.

Police officer faces misconduct hearing ‘for sticking carrot barcode on donuts’

Police officer faces misconduct hearing ‘for sticking carrot barcode on donuts’

PC Simon Read faces a misconduct hearing over the alleged incident at a Tesco Extra.

Skater and magician celebrate their lockdown feats on Guinness World Records Day

Skater and magician celebrate their lockdown feats on Guinness World Records Day

Other records this year include the oldest person to paraglide tandem and the farthest behind-the-back basketball shot at almost 14 metres.

TikTok boosts parental controls with update to Family Pairing feature

TikTok boosts parental controls with update to Family Pairing feature

Parents and guardians are now able to set their children’s accounts to private and disable comments as part of the update.

Geordie Shore star breached advertising rules with Insta posts

Geordie Shore star breached advertising rules with Insta posts

Sam Gowland’s posts promoting a betting tipster service as a way to get rich quick were irresponsible, the Advertising Standards Authority found.

BrewDog street adverts featuring partially hidden swear word banned

BrewDog street adverts featuring partially hidden swear word banned

The ‘F*** You CO2’ promotion was spotted outside a school in London, while an identical advert featured in newspapers.

West of Scotland braced for potential move into highest level of restrictions

West of Scotland braced for potential move into highest level of restrictions

Prevalence of Covid-19 in these council areas has been ‘stubbornly high’, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

Disinfect Christmas parcels and send cards early, medics advise

Disinfect Christmas parcels and send cards early, medics advise

The risk of spreading coronavirus through the post is ‘really low’ but experts issued advice for those wanting to take precautions this Christmas.

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