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Leicester mayor hits out at ‘political’ decision to keep city-wide restrictions

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘political’ decision to keep city-wide restrictions

Sir Peter Soulsby was joined by the city’s three MPs in reacting to details of eased lockdown.

Skye care home worker retests positive for coronavirus

Skye care home worker retests positive for coronavirus

NHS Highland confirmed the worker at the Home Farm care home in Portree had been advised to isolate following the positive test.

Hancock claims lockdown ‘truly started’ seven days before PM’s announcement

Hancock claims lockdown ‘truly started’ seven days before PM’s announcement

The Health Secretary was responding to Labour questions about a delay in implementing recommendations.

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Boris Johnson will also set a new target for testing.

Refugee in age row who stopped eating can make own decisions – judge

Refugee in age row who stopped eating can make own decisions – judge

Mr Justice Hayden has decided against authorising medics to provide the man with nutrition and hydration by artificial means.

Johnny Depp’s former partners say ‘wife beater’ allegations are ‘outrageous’

Johnny Depp’s former partners say ‘wife beater’ allegations are ‘outrageous’

Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis both say the actor was ‘never violent or abusive’ to them.

Russia’s previous links to major cyber attacks

Russia’s previous links to major cyber attacks

The NCSC’s revelation that Russian-linked hackers had targeted coronavirus vaccine research is not the first time the country has been under scrutiny.

Justice being put in the ‘reduced’ section at the supermarket, lawyers claim

Justice being put in the ‘reduced’ section at the supermarket, lawyers claim

The Bar Council looked at Government expenditure in a report.

More than 240 buildings still at least part-covered in Grenfell-style cladding

More than 240 buildings still at least part-covered in Grenfell-style cladding

More than 240 buildings in England are still at least part-covered in flammable cladding similar to that which was wrapped around Grenfell Tower, according to Government figures.In total, 246 high-rise buildings still have aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding on them in some capacity, more than three years after the tower block blaze which killed 72 …

More than 1,600 jobs at risk at casino owner Genting

More than 1,600 jobs at risk at casino owner Genting

Genting has earmarked its Margate, Torquay and Bristol sites for possible permanent closure.

Leicester lockdown restrictions eased – but hospitality sector remains closed

Leicester lockdown restrictions eased – but hospitality sector remains closed

The Health Secretary also kept restrictions on social gatherings and travel in place.

‘No assumption’ coronavirus vaccine will be developed, chief adviser says

‘No assumption’ coronavirus vaccine will be developed, chief adviser says

Sir Patrick Vallance said the UK is looking at a number of Covid-19 vaccine options as it is not know what will work.

Sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester taken down from Colston plinth

Sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester taken down from Colston plinth

The sculpture was on the plinth for 24 hours before being removed by council contractors.

Rees-Mogg suggests ‘highly unlikely’ Parliament will move to York

Rees-Mogg suggests ‘highly unlikely’ Parliament will move to York

Restorations at Westminster have been estimated by some to cost £6 billion and are likely to go into the next decade.

Taoiseach pledges to strengthen physical links with Northern Ireland

Taoiseach pledges to strengthen physical links with Northern Ireland

The Dublin Government has promised to jointly funding cross-border investment on bridges, roads and canals as part of the deal restoring powersharing.

Man jailed for murdering dog exhibitor in his garden

Man jailed for murdering dog exhibitor in his garden

Dobermann exhibitor David Williams, 73, was murdered outside his home in an unprovoked attack

Vallance: ‘Absolutely no reason’ to change guidance to work from home

Vallance: ‘Absolutely no reason’ to change guidance to work from home

The Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said working from home was a ‘perfectly good option’.

Universities must tackle ‘cancel culture’ to qualify for loans, says Government

Universities must tackle ‘cancel culture’ to qualify for loans, says Government

Gavin Williamson has made protecting free speech a condition of a new loan scheme aimed at helping higher education institutions through the pandemic.

Russian spies accused of hacking coronavirus vaccine research

Russian spies accused of hacking coronavirus vaccine research

The UK, US and Canada say hackers linked to Russian intelligence are trying to steal valuable intellectual property.

UK coronavirus outcome has not been good, chief scientific adviser says

UK coronavirus outcome has not been good, chief scientific adviser says

Sir Patrick Vallance told the Science and Technology Committee Covid-19 is likely to be around for a number of years.

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