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Boris Johnson to tell MPs there is ‘no alternative’ to national lockdown

Boris Johnson to tell MPs there is ‘no alternative’ to national lockdown

It comes amid confusion over whether the restrictions could be extended beyond December 2, after Michael Gove said they may be needed for longer.

William tested positive for coronavirus in April

William tested positive for coronavirus in April

Kensington Palace did not comment on the claim when contacted on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford and Captain Tom among Pride of Britain winners

Marcus Rashford and Captain Tom among Pride of Britain winners

A special recognition award was given to NHS frontline staff as a result of their efforts during the pandemic.

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party seeks name change

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party seeks name change

The party contested 275 seats and took 2% of votes but did not succeed in electing an MP in the 2019 general election.

Paddy McGuinness breaks ice cream van speed record

Paddy McGuinness breaks ice cream van speed record

The Top Gear presenter managed to reach 80mph in his electric vehicle.

Mark Drakeford to unveil new national coronavirus measures for Wales

Mark Drakeford to unveil new national coronavirus measures for Wales

The First Minister has said Wales’ firebreak lockdown will end on Monday November 9.

UK Treasury ‘denying full furlough whenever needed in Scotland’

UK Treasury ‘denying full furlough whenever needed in Scotland’

Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes also criticised the late announcement of the scheme’s extension until December.

Lockdown in the UK: What are the key upcoming dates?

Lockdown in the UK: What are the key upcoming dates?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all imposed different restrictions.

‘Unusually mild’ November weather to be replaced by cooler temperatures

‘Unusually mild’ November weather to be replaced by cooler temperatures

Sunday night could bring the highest minimum temperatures seen in November since 1862.

Postcode checker launched as Scotland’s five-tier restrictions come into effect

Postcode checker launched as Scotland’s five-tier restrictions come into effect

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the Scottish Government will not hesitate to increase the level of protection either locally or nationally.

Use trial drugs on all seriously-ill coronavirus patients in hospital – Blair

Use trial drugs on all seriously-ill coronavirus patients in hospital – Blair

The former prime minister said ‘hospitalised patients at risk of serious illness’ should be offered treatments that are safe.

Parents pleased that rules on outside meetings are cleared up

Parents pleased that rules on outside meetings are cleared up

Campaigner Joeli Brearley said: ‘The second lockdown has meant a host of new gaps of information for parents that we’re desperately trying to fill.’

Queen’s cousin Lady Elizabeth Shakerley dies aged 79

Queen’s cousin Lady Elizabeth Shakerley dies aged 79

Lady Shakerley was a close friend of the Queen and responsible for arranging many of her private parties.

First lockdown ’caused polarisation of drinking habits’

First lockdown ’caused polarisation of drinking habits’

Drinkaware found over a quarter of people increased their alcohol consumption over lockdown – and similar numbers reduced their units.

Government urged to act on youth unemployment

Government urged to act on youth unemployment

Former prime minister Gordon Brown said one million 16 to 24-years-olds are now in need of help.

Donald Trump hails Bond star Sir Sean Connery as ‘quite a guy’

Donald Trump hails Bond star Sir Sean Connery as ‘quite a guy’

The US President said the Scottish actor, who has died aged 90, had helped him get planning permission for a controversial development.

Northern voters ‘worth less’ to PM than those in the South, mayors claim

Northern voters ‘worth less’ to PM than those in the South, mayors claim

The Government has announced a new lockdown for England.

Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over new lockdown restrictions

Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over new lockdown restrictions

One Tory MP told the PA news agency there was ‘enormous frustration’ from backbenchers and ministers about the Government’s handling of the crisis.

Second lockdown will take heavy toll on mental health, charities warn

Second lockdown will take heavy toll on mental health, charities warn

Paul Farmer, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says a second lockdown could be ‘the greatest test of our mental health this year’.

One dead after explosion at home in east London

One dead after explosion at home in east London

The incident occurred in Waddington Road, Newham, early on Sunday.

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