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Sunak to unveil new economic boost as England goes into lockdown – reports

Sunak to unveil new economic boost as England goes into lockdown – reports

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the Bank of England are set to announce the measures as England goes into a second lockdown for four weeks.

England wakes up to second national lockdown set to last four weeks

England wakes up to second national lockdown set to last four weeks

On Wednesday evening, MPs voted by 516 to 38, a Government majority of 478, for the new restrictions.

Woman arrested trying to take 97-year-old mother out of care home

Woman arrested trying to take 97-year-old mother out of care home

Granddaughter Leandra Ashton filmed her mother sitting handcuffed in the back of the police vehicle before she was de-arrested.

Public hit the town one last time before lockdown

Public hit the town one last time before lockdown

From Thursday, pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops will again be forced to close their doors.

New guidance on care home visits dismissed as ‘warm words’ by experts

New guidance on care home visits dismissed as ‘warm words’ by experts

The National Care Forum acknowledged said extra financial support and practical safety measures were also needed.

Biden says he is on course to take the White House in knife-edge US election

Biden says he is on course to take the White House in knife-edge US election

Comments come after key battleground state of Wisonsin is called for the Democrat.

Sainsbury’s to cut more than 3,000 jobs – reports

Sainsbury’s to cut more than 3,000 jobs – reports

Sainsbury’s had in April warned over a coronavirus hit to profits of more than £500 million.

Charities criticise update of shielding guidance ‘mere hours before lockdown’

Charities criticise update of shielding guidance ‘mere hours before lockdown’

Organisations said they are ‘frustrated’ by the update ahead of England entering a second national lockdown on Thursday.

Camilla celebrates Meals on Wheels Week with gift of cake to community pub

Camilla celebrates Meals on Wheels Week with gift of cake to community pub

The Duchess of Cornwall has been an honorary member of the National Association of Care Catering, which organised the week, since 2009.

Key battleground state of Wisconsin called for Biden in knife-edge vote

Key battleground state of Wisconsin called for Biden in knife-edge vote

The news comes as Donald Trump’s team launches legal action in must-win Michigan.

Council to pay teenage boy £20,000 for missed schooling

Council to pay teenage boy £20,000 for missed schooling

Faults found by the ombudsman included the council not meeting the boy’s entitlement to a full-time education.

Concerns raised over border security checks after Brexit

Concerns raised over border security checks after Brexit

Home Office minister Kevin Foster was questioned about changes to immigration rules.

Jewish leaders express ‘disgust’ at Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitism probe

Jewish leaders express ‘disgust’ at Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitism probe

The comments emerged after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer met prominent community figures.

Government defeated on Salmond secrecy as MSPs demand release of legal advice

Government defeated on Salmond secrecy as MSPs demand release of legal advice

The Scottish Parliament voted for the Government to release all the legal advice it received about its botched investigation of Alex Salmond.

‘Very serious’ gaps remain between UK and EU positions in trade talks

‘Very serious’ gaps remain between UK and EU positions in trade talks

Time is running short for a deal to be in place before the transition period expires at the end of the year.

Family’s relief as Helen’s Law gains Royal Assent

Family’s relief as Helen’s Law gains Royal Assent

The Prisoners (Disclosure Of Information About Victims) Bill is named after murdered Helen McCourt.

9,000-year-old remains of female teenager ‘challenges man-the-hunter hypothesis’

9,000-year-old remains of female teenager ‘challenges man-the-hunter hypothesis’

The remains of the young hunter was discovered alongside a set of burial tools in Peru.

Banks must act responsibly when collecting Covid loans from businesses – FCA

Banks must act responsibly when collecting Covid loans from businesses – FCA

The head of the Financial Conduct Authority Nikhil Rathi told MPs he expects banks to act responsibly to avoid scandals of the 2008 crisis.

Secondary school pupils and teachers must wear face coverings in communal areas

Secondary school pupils and teachers must wear face coverings in communal areas

Schools, colleges, universities, nurseries and childminders will remain open when the new restrictions in England come into effect on Thursday.

Diana’s brother criticises BBC over handling of Panorama inquiry

Diana’s brother criticises BBC over handling of Panorama inquiry

The BBC has said it will hold a new investigation into fresh allegations from Earl Spencer.

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