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Food tsar urges Government to act to prevent children going hungry at Christmas

Food tsar urges Government to act to prevent children going hungry at Christmas

Boris Johnson is examining how to tackle the problem in response to the row over the Government’s refusal to fund free school meals over the holidays.

Twenty recommendations from Baroness Lawrence to protect BAME communities

Twenty recommendations from Baroness Lawrence to protect BAME communities

The measures are intended to protect those most at risk from Covid-19 and to tackle inequality.

Vaccine could be effective despite natural Covid-19 antibodies fall – scientists

Vaccine could be effective despite natural Covid-19 antibodies fall – scientists

Experts said vaccines contained boosters to provide a ‘durable’ immune response against illnesses.

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

The leader of a headteachers’ union has warned that Boris Johnson could be seen as a ‘modern-day version of Scrooge’ if he fails to take action.

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

The firm’s subsidiary will launch a company voluntary arrangement next month.

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Ofcom made the announcement which will see some of the country’s largest providers, including BT, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone, fall in line with others.

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

The TV presenter said her comments were hypothetical and she would be sticking to the rules.

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Thousands of copies were due to be sent out for free in Hackney but were later found for sale online.

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Marcus Rashford was swamped with responses after asking businesses to share how many complimentary children’s meals they had supplied on Monday.

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

LC International Ltd, trading as Gala Spins, have removed the advert after regulators received a complaint about it appealing to children.

Classic brands like Lego and Barbie among top Christmas toy list

Classic brands like Lego and Barbie among top Christmas toy list

56% of parents said that they had personally spent more time playing with their children this year.

What the papers say – October 27

What the papers say – October 27

Tuesday’s papers cover the growing pressure on the Government from within the Conservative Party over lockdowns in the North.

Government set to consider plan by Leon co-founder to end free school meals row

Government set to consider plan by Leon co-founder to end free school meals row

A plan developed by Henry Dimbleby could see extra money go to holiday clubs to ensure children in need receive at least one meal a day.

What are the rules of the three-tier system and what areas do they cover?

What are the rules of the three-tier system and what areas do they cover?

More than eight million people will be living under the toughest coronavirus measures as winter looms.

Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road map out of lockdown’

Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road map out of lockdown’

It comes as Warrington becomes the latest area in England to enter Tier 3, with Nottingham to follow on Thursday.

Covid-19 immunity could only last a few months – study

Covid-19 immunity could only last a few months – study

More than 95% of England’s population is unlikely to have the antibodies needed to protect them from coronavirus, data suggests.

Police investigate after Sir Keir Starmer involved in road accident with cyclist

Police investigate after Sir Keir Starmer involved in road accident with cyclist

A spokesman for the Labour leader said that ‘Keir was involved in a minor road traffic accident on Sunday’.

Tier-ing us apart: A guide to the coronavirus restrictions in England

Tier-ing us apart: A guide to the coronavirus restrictions in England

More than eight million people will be living under Tier 3 restrictions by the weekend.

Coronavirus outbreak at meat processing factory sees 140 test positive

Coronavirus outbreak at meat processing factory sees 140 test positive

It comes as workers at a Bernard Matthews turkey plant in Norfolk tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month.

Fifty Tory MPs warn Johnson coronavirus could send North ‘into reverse’

Fifty Tory MPs warn Johnson coronavirus could send North ‘into reverse’

The Northern Research Group wants the Prime Minister to set out a ‘clear road-map’ out of lockdown and to develop an economic recovery plan.

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