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Police dealing with vessel incident amid tanker hijacking bid reports

Police dealing with vessel incident amid tanker hijacking bid reports

The Liberian-registered Nave Andromeda crude oil tanker is involved, Isle of Wight Radio said.

Pandemic heroes among those honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Pandemic heroes among those honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Marcus Rashford, Captain Sir Tom Moore and NHS frontline workers are recognised.

Lewis dismisses concerns over Biden presidency amid Brexit fears

Lewis dismisses concerns over Biden presidency amid Brexit fears

The Northern Ireland Secretary insisted Britain would continue to work closely with the US, whoever won the election.

Two men killed in crash in Chertsey

Two men killed in crash in Chertsey

Both those who died were in their 20s.

Government resists demands to sack NHS Test and Trace chief

Government resists demands to sack NHS Test and Trace chief

Labour said the position of Baroness Harding is ‘untenable’ as a senior Tory called for a military commander to be put in charge.

Government plans for dealing with Troubles cases ‘unilateral and unhelpful’

Government plans for dealing with Troubles cases ‘unilateral and unhelpful’

MPs from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee condemned the Government’s lack of consultation.

Effectiveness of coronavirus vaccine could be known before end of year – Fauci

Effectiveness of coronavirus vaccine could be known before end of year – Fauci

The US’s top infectious disease specialist said such knowledge could arrive by the end of November or beginning of December.

Second firebreak lockdown could take place in Wales next year – minister

Second firebreak lockdown could take place in Wales next year – minister

Lee Waters said worst-case scenario projections showed it was ‘likely’ another firebreak would be needed.

Senior Tory: Government ‘misunderstood’ public mood on free school meals

Senior Tory: Government ‘misunderstood’ public mood on free school meals

The Prime Minister is coming under continued pressure as footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign continues to gain public support.

Ministers to review ‘clarity’ of ban on supermarkets selling non-essentials

Ministers to review ‘clarity’ of ban on supermarkets selling non-essentials

The restriction has seen aisles cordoned off and plastic sheeting placed over products in supermarkets in Wales.

Instagram updates nudity policy after model’s ‘racial bias’ campaign

Instagram updates nudity policy after model’s ‘racial bias’ campaign

The move follows a campaign by activist Nyome Nicholas-Williams.

‘Circuit-breaker’ could limit damage to economy, says former Bank rate-setter

‘Circuit-breaker’ could limit damage to economy, says former Bank rate-setter

Martin Weale said local lockdowns could push the economy back into reverse by the end of the year.

‘Major Mick’ reaches halfway point in Tintanic rowing challenge

‘Major Mick’ reaches halfway point in Tintanic rowing challenge

Michael Stanley is rowing 100 miles in his home-made boat along the Chichester canal.

Raheem Sterling to launch foundation for deprived children

Raheem Sterling to launch foundation for deprived children

The player is still working on the finer details of the foundation, but his contribution is likely to be seven figures.

Paediatricians: Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics

Paediatricians: Childhood hunger is an issue that should transcend politics

Pressure is growing on Boris Johnson to change course after MPs rejected a bid to extend free school meals over the holidays.

Marcus Rashford: How the striker made ending food poverty his goal

Marcus Rashford: How the striker made ending food poverty his goal

United’s number 10 has continued to pressure Number 10 on child food poverty.

Recruitment drive launched for MOT testers

Recruitment drive launched for MOT testers

Halfords reports a big increase in MOT booking in its autocentres.

Ethnic minority groups underrepresented on economics courses at top universities

Ethnic minority groups underrepresented on economics courses at top universities

Black Caribbean economics undergraduates are more than 60% less likely to study at Russell Group universities than White peers, IFS report finds.

Third of doctors ‘believe tier system will have no impact on coronavirus spread’

Third of doctors ‘believe tier system will have no impact on coronavirus spread’

The BMA research also raised concerns about future staffing levels.

What the papers say – October 25

What the papers say – October 25

Stories on the NHS and coronavirus pandemic lead many of Sunday’s papers.

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