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Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Health Protection Regulations ban gatherings of more than 30 people outside.

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a range of changes following a reduction in infection rates.

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Residents have been urged to stay alert and follow local rules.

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Danny Kinahan was speaking after the funeral of Royal Irish veteran Brett Savage in Newtownards.

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

The Committee of Ministers asked how a Supreme Court order for a human rights compliant probe into Pat Finucane’s murder will be fulfilled.

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

The Duke of Cambridge joined dignitaries for the virtual Emergency Services Festival of Thanksgiving.

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Universities have been advised to reduce in-person interactions and encourage face coverings in campus buildings.

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

The JCB Academy, which reopened in August, was closed on Friday.

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

The Government has selected MEP Mairead McGuinness and senior banker Andrew McDowell as its possible successors to Phil Hogan.

Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

The announcement comes despite critics saying he was not a suitable candidate for the role.

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

Fiza Jabeen sent the documentary maker ‘unpleasant’ messages on social media earlier this year.

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

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

The rate has increased sharply in Bolton, Rossendale, Tameside and South Tyneside.

Tory leader Douglas Ross says he has never met Dominic Cummings

Tory leader Douglas Ross says he has never met Dominic Cummings

Mr Ross resigned from the UK Government in May, after news emerged of a trip the Prime Minister’s aide took during the coronavirus lockdown.

No evidence Covid-19 is less lethal, warns chief of biggest NHS hospital trust

No evidence Covid-19 is less lethal, warns chief of biggest NHS hospital trust

Dr David Rosser said the healthcare community was ‘deeply concerned’ about the rise in community infections.

Cutting aid budget would be ‘devastatingly backwards step’, MPs say

Cutting aid budget would be ‘devastatingly backwards step’, MPs say

A cross-party group of MPs has written to the Prime Minister amid concerns that spending on foreign aid could be reduced.

Schools report high attendance among pupils – but some off due to holidays

Schools report high attendance among pupils – but some off due to holidays

The findings come as a school in Staffordshire closes its doors due to a confirmed case of Covid-19.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Virgin Atlantic slashed jobs for the second time since the pandemic begun on Friday.

New Lib Dem leader kicks off ‘listening tour’ with fish and chip shop shift

New Lib Dem leader kicks off ‘listening tour’ with fish and chip shop shift

Sir Ed Davey said the party’s poor showing in the last three general elections was ‘voters sending a message’.

UK scientists team up with Syrian refugees to develop reusable PPE

UK scientists team up with Syrian refugees to develop reusable PPE

The project has received £766,675 of funding from the UK Government.

Ireland selects its two candidates to replace EU Commissioner Phil Hogan

Ireland selects its two candidates to replace EU Commissioner Phil Hogan

MEP Mairead McGuinness and former European Investment Bank vice president Andrew McDowell have been put forward by the Government.

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