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UK opens travel corridor with Canary Islands

UK opens travel corridor with Canary Islands

Denmark, the Maldives and Greek island Mykonos have also been added to the quarantine exemption list.

Body confirmed as missing woman whose disappearance sparked murder inquiry

Body confirmed as missing woman whose disappearance sparked murder inquiry

Zobaidah Salangy went missing in March after telling family members she had gone for a jog.

PM to decide whether report on ministerial bullying claims can be made public

PM to decide whether report on ministerial bullying claims can be made public

Labour has said a probe into allegations against Home Secretary Priti Patel must be released.

Blackpool tourism businesses call on Prime Minister to save the resort

Blackpool tourism businesses call on Prime Minister to save the resort

Damage caused by Tier 3 restrictions has been described as ‘catastrophic’.

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?

England has been operating under a three-tier system since earlier this month.

Chimpanzees prefer to focus on fewer friends as they age, study suggests

Chimpanzees prefer to focus on fewer friends as they age, study suggests

Researchers found the animals displayed much of the same behaviour ageing humans exhibit.

Migrants arriving in Dover processed at ‘rubble-strewn building site’

Migrants arriving in Dover processed at ‘rubble-strewn building site’

Concerns were raised about the detention of migrant children – in one case a 15-year-old boy was held for more than 66 hours.

Cat returned to Swansea home after going missing for eight years

Cat returned to Swansea home after going missing for eight years

‘Long lost boy’ Mo was reunited with his owners by RSPCA officers after escaping from a cattery in 2012.

Rishi Sunak launches new bailout for firms and workers hit by coronavirus curbs

Rishi Sunak launches new bailout for firms and workers hit by coronavirus curbs

The Chancellor’s latest package of measures came in response to rising numbers of cases and tougher restrictions.

Latest Huawei smartphones could be ‘last hurrah’ in Europe for Chinese firm

Latest Huawei smartphones could be ‘last hurrah’ in Europe for Chinese firm

An industry expert said US sanctions on Huawei were increasingly impacting its ability to make competitive devices outside of China.

How will the Chancellor’s new Covid support package be paid for?

How will the Chancellor’s new Covid support package be paid for?

Billions of pounds of extra help has been announced for firms and workers.

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough face tightening of coronavirus restrictions

Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough face tightening of coronavirus restrictions

Matt Hancock also told MPs that Warrington in Cheshire may be moved into Tier 3.

Giant Borat floats down Thames to promote new movie

Giant Borat floats down Thames to promote new movie

A floating inflatable has passed the Tower of London to promote Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.

New drop in coronavirus cases at Tyneside universities for two weeks

New drop in coronavirus cases at Tyneside universities for two weeks

Newcastle and Northumbria University released their latest Covid-19 figures on Thursday.

‘One million people could arrive in UK from Hong Kong in five years’

‘One million people could arrive in UK from Hong Kong in five years’

Home Office estimates suggest some 500,000 could arrive in the first year after the visa becomes available in January.

Indyref2 could take place next year, claims Holyrood minister

Indyref2 could take place next year, claims Holyrood minister

But the Scottish Conservatives urged the SNP Government to instead focus on the country’s recovery from coronavirus.

Sunak promises extra financial support will not lead to prolonged restrictions

Sunak promises extra financial support will not lead to prolonged restrictions

Tory chair of the Treasury Select Committee Mel Stride called for the UK’s chief economist to join Number 10 press briefings on Covid-19.

Train operators warned over short notice timetable changes

Train operators warned over short notice timetable changes

The Office of Rail and Road said train times are being altered more often than usual because of the impact of Covid-19.

Government accused of bending rules to suit the South with extra funding pledge

Government accused of bending rules to suit the South with extra funding pledge

The Chancellor announced billions for businesses under Tier 2 controls following the announcement that London was to be moved into that category.

Parents paid 13K for VIP entry to UK days before tragic migrant run, court told

Parents paid 13K for VIP entry to UK days before tragic migrant run, court told

Witness X entered the UK 12 days before 39 Vietnamese nationals were found in a sealed lorry container.

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