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A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

England and Wales prepares to launch its own app on Thursday in a bid to stem the virus’s spread.

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has written to haulage associations urging them to prepare for changes.

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Boris Johnson said ‘we must reserve the right to go further’ if new anti-coronavirus rules fail to get infections under control.

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

The letter was written by GB rowing team member and environmental lawyer Melissa Wilson, on behalf of Champions for Earth.

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

From patient figures to jobs lost, the pandemic has made its mark in many ways.

New restrictions are a wake-up call, says First Minister

New restrictions are a wake-up call, says First Minister

The DUP leader described the additional restrictions as ‘tough’.

Science is key to hopes of tackling Covid-19, Boris Johnson says

Science is key to hopes of tackling Covid-19, Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister said the UK needs to take action to help combat the virus.

Sturgeon: restrictions may feel like step backwards

Sturgeon: restrictions may feel like step backwards

The Scottish First Minister addressed the nation after she announced a ban on indoor household visits and a curfew for pubs and restaurants.

Johnson calls for ‘spirit of togetherness’ to survive tough coronavirus winter

Johnson calls for ‘spirit of togetherness’ to survive tough coronavirus winter

New curbs on freedoms announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to limit the spread of the virus could last for six months.

New Covid measures do not go far enough, British Medical Association says

New Covid measures do not go far enough, British Medical Association says

The union criticised ministers for sending workers back to offices as infection rates were rising.

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill did not originally contain a parliamentary ‘lock’ on the use of the powers, prompting uproar.

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper who was killed on duty last year, has been campaigning for Harper’s Law.

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

The events are aftershocks from first quake, which took place on September 8.

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Researchers say sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing.

Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP

Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP

The party said extra paperwork and EU customs declarations are consequences which will cost the community and business dear.

Boris Johnson ‘trashing’ UK reputation on global stage – Nandy

Boris Johnson ‘trashing’ UK reputation on global stage – Nandy

Labour’s shadow foreign secretary said the Prime Minister had failed to show international leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rise in number of women and girls treated in hospital for abuse

Rise in number of women and girls treated in hospital for abuse

End Violence Against Women Coalition said the figures are evidence doctors, nurses and paramedics are seeing victims of domestic violence routinely.

Assault victims admitted to hospital 79 times every day in England last year

Assault victims admitted to hospital 79 times every day in England last year

Assault by bodily force was the most common cause of victims’ injuries.

Household visits banned and hospitality curfew introduced in Scotland

Household visits banned and hospitality curfew introduced in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the new restrictions are ‘absolutely essential’ amid a rise in coronavirus cases.

Durham University reassures residents as 17,000 students set to arrive

Durham University reassures residents as 17,000 students set to arrive

It says plans are in place to keep the local community safe, amid fears students will have house parties as Covid-19 regulations have shut clubs.

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