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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.

Boris Johnson says his work continues as he begins self-isolation

Boris Johnson says his work continues as he begins self-isolation

The Prime Minister came into contact with a fellow Tory MP who tested positive for coronavirus.

Lockdown inspires spoof art prize shortlist

Lockdown inspires spoof art prize shortlist

The annual Turnip Prize goes to someone who has ‘created something that they perceive to be crap art using the least amount of effort possible’.

Vodafone says trading on track after ‘resilient’ half-year despite Covid-19

Vodafone says trading on track after ‘resilient’ half-year despite Covid-19

Operating profits jumped to 3.4 billion euros (£3 billion), from 577 million euros (£517 million) for the same period last year.

Firefighters from across West Yorkshire tackle huge blaze

Firefighters from across West Yorkshire tackle huge blaze

Police have closed a number of roads in the area.

Thousands of missing artworks returned after police appeal

Thousands of missing artworks returned after police appeal

The prints by Hackney-based artist Stik were meant to be distributed to every household in the north London borough.

Boris Johnson ‘bursting with antibodies’ as he continues to self-isolate

Boris Johnson ‘bursting with antibodies’ as he continues to self-isolate

The situation comes as the Prime Minister wants to move forward on Covid-19, education, and environmental issues.

Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise

Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise

The move is reportedly being mulled to cover a tax shortfall of £40 billion caused by the rise in popularity of electric cars.

What the papers say – November 16

What the papers say – November 16

The Prime Minister being forced into isolation is among the headlines.

Rise in home working could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

Rise in home working could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

The Woolf Institute carried out a two year study into people’s attitudes towards diversity in England and Wales.

Anti-obesity campaigns ‘may be fuelling poor mental health in teenagers’

Anti-obesity campaigns ‘may be fuelling poor mental health in teenagers’

Significantly higher numbers of Generation Z boys and girls are dieting or exercising to shed pounds, a UCL-led study has found.

Clock continues to tick as talks on Brexit deal resume

Clock continues to tick as talks on Brexit deal resume

Chief British negotiator Lord Frost says he and his team are working hard for an agreement.

Boris Johnson goes into self-isolation just as he tries to relaunch premiership

Boris Johnson goes into self-isolation just as he tries to relaunch premiership

The situation comes as the Prime Minister wants to move forward on Covid, education, and environmental issues.

Two new coronavirus testing ‘megalabs’ set to open in early 2021

Two new coronavirus testing ‘megalabs’ set to open in early 2021

The two laboratories will be able to process up to 600,000 samples a day when operating at full capacity.

How employers can make their workplaces Covid-secure

How employers can make their workplaces Covid-secure

Boris Johnson is self-isolating after coming into contact with an MP at Downing Street, who has since tested positive for coronavirus.

Who is Lee Anderson? The MP who tested positive for Covid after PM meeting

Who is Lee Anderson? The MP who tested positive for Covid after PM meeting

He became the MP for Ashfield following the 2019 general election, succeeding Gloria De Piero, who stood down.

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