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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.

Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

The Prime Minister is said to be ‘well’ and does not have any symptoms of the virus.

Most side-effects from statins caused by ‘nocebo effect’, study suggests

Most side-effects from statins caused by ‘nocebo effect’, study suggests

Sixty patients took part in the study led by Imperial College London.

Boris Johnson self-isolating after MP tests positive for Covid-19

Boris Johnson self-isolating after MP tests positive for Covid-19

The Prime Minister is ‘well’ and does not have any symptoms of the virus, according to a spokesman for Number 10.

More than 40 specialist ‘long Covid’ clinics to be launched in England

More than 40 specialist ‘long Covid’ clinics to be launched in England

Long Covid is thought to affect more than 60,000 people in the UK.

German government asks population to be ‘lazy as raccoons’ in coronavirus advert

German government asks population to be ‘lazy as raccoons’ in coronavirus advert

The advert encouraging Germans to stay at home gained popularity in the UK after being translated by a Twitter user.

New Irish consulate to open in Manchester

New Irish consulate to open in Manchester

The new diplomatic presence in the north of England is part of the Irish government’s plans to develop links with Britain post-Brexit.

Face coverings could be mandatory in Welsh secondary schools

Face coverings could be mandatory in Welsh secondary schools

Education minister Kirsty Williams said the Welsh Government was considering a range of measures to make secondary schools more Covid secure

Small ceremony held at Cenotaph to commemorate Jewish servicemen and women

Small ceremony held at Cenotaph to commemorate Jewish servicemen and women

The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women’s 86th annual remembrance event went ahead despite coronavirus restrictions on Sunday.

Coronavirus testing site closed following outbreak among staff

Coronavirus testing site closed following outbreak among staff

G4S said the drive-through facility on the edge of Norwich is now being deep-cleaned.

Prime Minister in self-isolation as ‘critical announcements’ planned

Prime Minister in self-isolation as ‘critical announcements’ planned

Downing Street said the Prime Minister will announce ‘critical’ moves on Covid situation and other issues.

In Pictures: Croeso from Abergele as I’m A Celebrity comes to town

In Pictures: Croeso from Abergele as I’m A Celebrity comes to town

The North Wales town is embracing its new-found fame as the location for the popular ITV show.

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