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Maxwell alleges Andrew accuser wove a “tissue of lies”

Maxwell alleges Andrew accuser wove a “tissue of lies”

The Duke of York withdrew from official public duties after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

NI ministers promise new strategy to avoid further lockdowns

NI ministers promise new strategy to avoid further lockdowns

First Minister Arlene Foster said the region’s economy could not be turned on and off like a tap.

UK imposes sanctions on Russians behind German parliament cyber attack

UK imposes sanctions on Russians behind German parliament cyber attack

It comes just days after the UK Government said the GRU carried out cyber attacks on officials and organisations linked to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Wales prepares to enter two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown

Wales prepares to enter two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown

The measures will last from 6pm Friday until November 9 and will require people to stay at home.

How much has Covid cost Government departments?

How much has Covid cost Government departments?

The pandemic has forced ministers to loosen the purse strings.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Case rates continue to fall in many big university cities.

Daily Covid-19 hospital deaths in England highest since end of May

Daily Covid-19 hospital deaths in England highest since end of May

Hospitals in north-west England account for the greatest proportion of deaths.

Raccoons busted after breaking into bank in California

Raccoons busted after breaking into bank in California

The creatures reportedly ate some almond biscuits but did not escape with any cash.

Coronavirus restrictions ‘likely’ to stay in place for Christmas – Vallance

Coronavirus restrictions ‘likely’ to stay in place for Christmas – Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance did not rule out families having to celebrate a “digital Christmas” in England following a similar warning in Scotland.

Grant Shapps says he would have built HS2 from north to south

Grant Shapps says he would have built HS2 from north to south

In his current role he examined whether construction could start in the north but it was ‘impossible’, Mr Shapps said.

Facebook Oversight Board starts taking content moderation appeal cases

Facebook Oversight Board starts taking content moderation appeal cases

The board is open to cases once a users has ‘exhausted the company’s appeal process’.

Sturgeon blasts Sunak’s latest Covid-19 measures as ‘unacceptable’ to Scotland

Sturgeon blasts Sunak’s latest Covid-19 measures as ‘unacceptable’ to Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon hit out after Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his latest support measures.

Johnson: NHS Test and Trace system needs to improve

Johnson: NHS Test and Trace system needs to improve

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s admission comes on a day that new figures showed the system’s performance continues to slump.

New logos to protect authentic British foods unveiled

New logos to protect authentic British foods unveiled

Stilton cheese and Melton Mowbray pork pies will have new logos to protect traditional British foods

Call for action as Liverpool hospitals see highest number of Covid-19 patients

Call for action as Liverpool hospitals see highest number of Covid-19 patients

Current levels are higher than those recorded at the peak of the first wave.

In Pictures: HMS Victory gets a fresh lick of paint

In Pictures: HMS Victory gets a fresh lick of paint

Since 2015, the ship has been painted in the colours she had at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Thirteen people charged with £3.5 million Portland Tiara theft

Thirteen people charged with £3.5 million Portland Tiara theft

The Cartier tiara was worn to the coronation of Edward VII – the Queen’s great-grandfather.

850,000 families in the UK are struggling with the cost of food – charity says

850,000 families in the UK are struggling with the cost of food – charity says

40% of these respondents said they had cut down on food they bought for themselves in order to pay for school meals, the Children’s Society said.

Plans to deport EU rough sleepers from UK is ‘cruel’ – charity

Plans to deport EU rough sleepers from UK is ‘cruel’ – charity

The rules will come into force in January.

MPs put bank transfer scams under spotlight as part of economic crime inquiry

MPs put bank transfer scams under spotlight as part of economic crime inquiry

The Treasury Committee will look at emerging trends involving consumers.

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