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Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

There were a variety of signs and placards on display in Trafalgar Square.

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

In a bid to appease the backbenches, Downing Street has offered MPs a chance to debate and vote on the ‘rule of six’ next month.

Anti-fracking protester claimed benefits due to ‘fear of leaving house’

Anti-fracking protester claimed benefits due to ‘fear of leaving house’

The CPS said John Knox played an active part in demonstrations at a Cuadrilla fracking site in Lancashire.

Drakeford: Some Conservative ‘voices’ want all decisions to be made in Whitehall

Drakeford: Some Conservative ‘voices’ want all decisions to be made in Whitehall

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he wanted more ‘regular and reliable’ meetings with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

UK Government has made ‘deliberate choice’ to increase unemployment, SNP claims

UK Government has made ‘deliberate choice’ to increase unemployment, SNP claims

The Chancellor announced a replacement for the furlough scheme on Thursday in the House of Commons.

EasyJet denies union rep’s reported claim that airline ‘hanging by a thread’

EasyJet denies union rep’s reported claim that airline ‘hanging by a thread’

The company said that the recording ‘does not reflect’ the views of the company or its chief financial officer.

Sir David Attenborough presents Prince George with fossilised shark tooth

Sir David Attenborough presents Prince George with fossilised shark tooth

Sir David Attenborough visited Kensington Palace for a private viewing of his new environmental documentary with the Duke of Cambridge.

Croydon shooting officer moved to custody work to be safer, friend says

Croydon shooting officer moved to custody work to be safer, friend says

Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana was described by a friend as ‘just a really genuinely nice guy’.

David Dimbleby: I am dismayed by Boris Johnson’s frightening BBC attacks

David Dimbleby: I am dismayed by Boris Johnson’s frightening BBC attacks

He also called Downing Street chief adviser Dominic Cummings ‘offensive’.

Household mixing ban comes into force across swathes of northern England

Household mixing ban comes into force across swathes of northern England

Judith Blake, the leader of Leeds city council, warned there was ‘a lot of confusion’ and ‘a lack of clarity’ about the new measures.

Lockdown stretched the learning gap for disadvantaged pupils to ‘a gulf’

Lockdown stretched the learning gap for disadvantaged pupils to ‘a gulf’

Oasis Community Learning founder Steve Chalke says research suggests disadvantaged children fell further behind affluent pupils during the lockdown.

Brexit deal ‘must’ be made as talks enter 11th hour, says CBI

Brexit deal ‘must’ be made as talks enter 11th hour, says CBI

The pace of decline in parts of industry has eased in recent months, a study suggests.

What the papers say – September 26

What the papers say – September 26

The shooting of a police officer at a south London custody suite dominates Saturday’s front pages.

Investigations continue into murder of Met officer at police station

Investigations continue into murder of Met officer at police station

A murder investigation and a review of the incident by the police watchdog have been launched.

Tougher coronavirus rules to affect 17 million people as restrictions spread

Tougher coronavirus rules to affect 17 million people as restrictions spread

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there had been an ‘acceleration of Covid-19 cases across the country’.

Police station shooting: What we know so far

Police station shooting: What we know so far

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the 54-year-old police officer.

Murdered Met officer shot at police station named

Murdered Met officer shot at police station named

Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt to family and friends, joined the force in 1991.

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ Met Police officer Matiu Ratana

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ Met Police officer Matiu Ratana

Tributes have been paid to Sgt Ratana, also known as Matt, who was killed on Friday.

Lib Dems demand ‘Cabinet minister for wellbeing’

Lib Dems demand ‘Cabinet minister for wellbeing’

Munira Wilson said coronavirus had ‘exposed in technicolour the health inequalities facing the UK’.

Local lockdowns: The latest UK towns and cities to face extra restrictions

Local lockdowns: The latest UK towns and cities to face extra restrictions

Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli will be added to the list of areas facing local lockdowns.

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