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Drinkers enjoy a final late night out before new Covid rules kick in

Drinkers enjoy a final late night out before new Covid rules kick in

England’s city centres were subdued on Wednesday evening, but some people were making the best of things.

Man, 32, arrested over south London murder

Man, 32, arrested over south London murder

The arrest has been made by detectives investigating the death of Loeike Guei, 23, of Thornton Heath, south London.

France trying to stop people crossing the Channel, Calais MP says

France trying to stop people crossing the Channel, Calais MP says

A wave of people took advantage of calm seas in the Channel on Tuesday, with hundreds intercepted as they headed towards Britain.

‘Big community achievement’: Village lockdown artwork made permanent

‘Big community achievement’: Village lockdown artwork made permanent

A community artwork made during lockdown in Boughton-under-Blean with around 700 stones has been made permanent.

MPs fear they are ‘putting their health at risk’ by voting in person

MPs fear they are ‘putting their health at risk’ by voting in person

MPs march through two division lobbies either side of the Commons chamber to vote.

New law to protect agents drawn into crime during undercover operations

New law to protect agents drawn into crime during undercover operations

Undercover officers will be allowed to commit crime if it protects their identity under the new Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill.

Sturgeon calls for four-nation talks to tighten lockdown

Sturgeon calls for four-nation talks to tighten lockdown

The Scottish First Minister has written to Boris Johnson calling for an urgent meeting.

Former minister accuses MPs of abusing proxy vote system during pandemic

Former minister accuses MPs of abusing proxy vote system during pandemic

The criteria for a proxy vote include if an MP is self-isolating, if they in an area subject to a local lockdown, and childcare responsibilities.

O’Donnell delivers withering assessment of Government’s coronavirus response

O’Donnell delivers withering assessment of Government’s coronavirus response

The former head of the civil service claimed ministers failed on a number of levels.

Vulnerable people who are EU citizens could ‘fall through cracks’ after Brexit

Vulnerable people who are EU citizens could ‘fall through cracks’ after Brexit

According to provisional Home Office figures to the end of August, more than 3.9 million applications have been received.

Coronavirus contact tracing app rolls out across England and Wales

Coronavirus contact tracing app rolls out across England and Wales

The app uses Bluetooth to keep anonymous logs of other users in close contact but its success will depend heavily on uptake.

Starmer urges ‘Plan B’ for economy after Government’s coronavirus ‘failure’

Starmer urges ‘Plan B’ for economy after Government’s coronavirus ‘failure’

Sir Keir Starmer said the new restrictions were due to a ‘failure of Government’.

MP’s likeness to airline pilot during virtual contributions amuses Speaker

MP’s likeness to airline pilot during virtual contributions amuses Speaker

The Harrow East MP has been compared to a pilot during his virtual contributions to Parliament.

Ben Wallace says ‘illegal wars’ led to legal ‘mess’ for British troops

Ben Wallace says ‘illegal wars’ led to legal ‘mess’ for British troops

The Defence Secretary hit out at his Labour counterpart during heated exchanges in the Commons.

Personalised Covid-19 ‘risk score’ in the works for contact tracing app

Personalised Covid-19 ‘risk score’ in the works for contact tracing app

Company behind the development talk about the future of the app as it launches across England and Wales on Thursday.

Pret A Manger founder criticises Boris Johnson for ‘nonsense’ leadership

Pret A Manger founder criticises Boris Johnson for ‘nonsense’ leadership

Julian Metcalfe’s criticism is in response to the Government’s latest measures to curb coronavirus.

Venues need larger audiences to stop arts sector collapse, Tory MP warns

Venues need larger audiences to stop arts sector collapse, Tory MP warns

Julian Knight said the next few months are ‘crucial’ for the cultural and sporting sectors.

Sunak cancels Budget and promises financial package to replace furlough scheme

Sunak cancels Budget and promises financial package to replace furlough scheme

Rishi Sunak said in a tweet he would update the House of Commons on Thursday with a ‘Winter Economy Plan’ once furlough finishes in November.

Chief medic – Stick to health regulations like your lives depend on it

Chief medic – Stick to health regulations like your lives depend on it

Another 220 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period.

Boris Johnson has not led us well during coronavirus pandemic, says Starmer

Boris Johnson has not led us well during coronavirus pandemic, says Starmer

The Labour leader has continued to criticise the Prime Minister’s performance after attacking his record in his party conference speech.

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