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Sturgeon considers highest level of restrictions now to help with Christmas

Sturgeon considers highest level of restrictions now to help with Christmas

The First Minister said there will be less flexibility to ease measures over the festive period if coronavirus rates remain ‘stubbornly high’.

Liverpool coronavirus mass-testing pilot ‘going in right direction’

Liverpool coronavirus mass-testing pilot ‘going in right direction’

The Defence Secretary encouraged more people to come forward after 22% of residents took part in the first 10 days.

Landmark £1.2bn battle over coronavirus insurance claims begins at Supreme Court

Landmark £1.2bn battle over coronavirus insurance claims begins at Supreme Court

The Financial Conduct Authority earlier this year brought a test case, which could affect around 370,000 businesses.

Covid-19 vaccines: US-led Moderna jab ‘is 94.5% effective’

Covid-19 vaccines: US-led Moderna jab ‘is 94.5% effective’

The Moderna jab is not one the UK has placed an order for, but scientists said the findings bode well for other coronavirus vaccines.

Caroline Lucas tops Woman’s Hour power list

Caroline Lucas tops Woman’s Hour power list

The list celebrates positive contributions women make to the environment and sustainability.

Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell delivers verdict on The Crown season four

Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell delivers verdict on The Crown season four

The 62-year-old said the show offered ‘a peek behind the doors of Buckingham Palace’.

Parents launch £200,000 fundraiser to help five-year-old son beat cancer

Parents launch £200,000 fundraiser to help five-year-old son beat cancer

Henry Bard was diagnosed with the aggressive childhood cancer in 2019.

One in five children have experienced online bullying – ONS

One in five children have experienced online bullying – ONS

The majority of pupils aged 10 to 15 were emotionally affected by their cyberbullying experience, the report shows.

Cannabis resin has become almost 25% stronger over past 50 years, study finds

Cannabis resin has become almost 25% stronger over past 50 years, study finds

THC – the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis – had increased in both resin and herbal samples from around the world.

Average age of giving birth in 2019 reaches record high – ONS

Average age of giving birth in 2019 reaches record high – ONS

There were 640,370 birth registrations in 2019, the Office for National Statistics said.

All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers to axe 20 pubs and restaurants

All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers to axe 20 pubs and restaurants

It is understood the company is working with advisers at CBRE to offload the string of sites.

I got sick of being asked why I wasn’t wearing a mask, says actor Adam Pearson

I got sick of being asked why I wasn’t wearing a mask, says actor Adam Pearson

The actor has a genetic condition which has left his face covered in non-cancerous tumours.

Companies with green ambitions unveiled as COP26 climate summit sponsors

Companies with green ambitions unveiled as COP26 climate summit sponsors

SSE and ScottishPower were named among the sponsors for the event in Glasgow next year.

Brexit talks will collapse without progress on fishing – Coveney

Brexit talks will collapse without progress on fishing – Coveney

Negotiations between the EU and the UK are due to resume in Brussels on Monday.

Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘determined’ as Brexit talks resume in Brussels

Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘determined’ as Brexit talks resume in Brussels

Lord Frost said on Sunday evening that there had been progress in a ‘positive direction’ in recent days.

Brown warns of ‘community revolt’ amid call to scrap Universal Credit plans

Brown warns of ‘community revolt’ amid call to scrap Universal Credit plans

The former prime minister said the real value of child benefits must be increased.

Hancock defends ‘unbelievable’ range of private-sector deals during pandemic

Hancock defends ‘unbelievable’ range of private-sector deals during pandemic

The Health Secretary said that politics have been ‘completely put aside’ in the pandemic.

All care homes to allow visits by Christmas, says Hancock

All care homes to allow visits by Christmas, says Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said some of the stories around care home visits were ‘heartbreaking’.

Captain Sir Tom Moore on magazine accolade: Well that’s something special

Captain Sir Tom Moore on magazine accolade: Well that’s something special

The 100-year-old appears on the front of British GQ – usually graced by Hollywood A-Listers and music stars.

What is road pricing?

What is road pricing?

Key questions answered on road pricing, which is reportedly being considered by the Government to help fund investment in roads.

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