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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.

Degree gap between black and white students ‘may take 66 years to close’

Degree gap between black and white students ‘may take 66 years to close’

Progress in narrowing the ethnicity gap across universities has been slow, the Advance HE executive says.

Covid-19 is not going to ‘wipe us out’ and people will have immunity – experts

Covid-19 is not going to ‘wipe us out’ and people will have immunity – experts

Professor Paul Lehner says our lives won’t always be affected by the virus and Professor Tracy Hussell wishes ‘herd immunity’ wasn’t such a dirty word

Memories from final days with crash family ‘will bring us peace’ – grandparents

Memories from final days with crash family ‘will bring us peace’ – grandparents

Sue and Kevin Powell said their son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren were travelling home from a weekend visit at the time of the car crash.

UK nations meet to discuss ‘mass migration’ of students at Christmas

UK nations meet to discuss ‘mass migration’ of students at Christmas

Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said asking students to self-isolate was being ‘actively considered’.

Hospitality groups launch legal action against Scottish Government

Hospitality groups launch legal action against Scottish Government

The move comes after restrictions on the industry were extended for a further week.

Charles welcomes Iraqi prime minister to Clarence House

Charles welcomes Iraqi prime minister to Clarence House

The prince met with Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who took over as prime minister in May.

Nearly half of people do not fully understand lockdown rules, study finds

Nearly half of people do not fully understand lockdown rules, study finds

The study of more than 70,000 people also found that understanding of the rules was lower in England than in both Wales and Scotland.

Cafe wins legal battle to stay open under coronavirus rules

Cafe wins legal battle to stay open under coronavirus rules

Lawyers for Eusebi Deli in Glasgow’s west end said the court agreed its premises meet the legal definition of ‘cafe’.

Banksy artwork removed from wall of community centre and put up for auction

Banksy artwork removed from wall of community centre and put up for auction

Gorilla In A Pink Mask appeared on a wall in Eastville, Bristol, in 2001 and was painted over in 2011 but has now been removed and restored.

Urgent appeal launched by Big Issue amid fall in sales

Urgent appeal launched by Big Issue amid fall in sales

Sales of the magazine have suffered as a result of the virus crisis.

900-year-old coin found in farmer’s field could sell for up to £7,000

900-year-old coin found in farmer’s field could sell for up to £7,000

The penny was issued between 1139 and 1148 during a period of civil war in England.

The new coronavirus support package: How does it compare to other schemes?

The new coronavirus support package: How does it compare to other schemes?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his latest scheme to help workers suffering due to the economic impact of coronavirus.

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