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Daughter of early UK Covid victim attacks China for ‘cover-up’

Daughter of early UK Covid victim attacks China for ‘cover-up’

Kent man Peter Attwood, 84, died in January and may have been the first coronavirus victim outside China.

New score predicts risk of dying in adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19

New score predicts risk of dying in adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19

Researchers say the system outperforms existing scores and can be used to support treatment decisions.

Covid vaccine trial paused after side-effect reported in UK patient

Covid vaccine trial paused after side-effect reported in UK patient

The Oxford-AstraZeneca trial was put on hold pending checks on whether the side-effect was linked to the vaccine.

What the papers say – September 9

What the papers say – September 9

Britain’s controversial rollback of the Brexit agreement and new anti-Covid measures feature on the nation’s front pages on Wednesday.

Teenager to appear in court over shooting of 15-year-old boy

Teenager to appear in court over shooting of 15-year-old boy

The 15-year-old sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he currently remains in a critical condition.

Bill which proposes change to PM’s Brexit deal to be published

Bill which proposes change to PM’s Brexit deal to be published

Brandon Lewis provoked a furious reaction when he confirmed to MPs on Tuesday that the legislation would breach international law.

Social gatherings of more than six banned as coronavirus cases rise

Social gatherings of more than six banned as coronavirus cases rise

Boris Johnson will say: ‘We need to act now to stop the virus spreading. So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact.’

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

The Government is introducing new curbs.

Greek islands added to Wales quarantine list hours before coming into force

Greek islands added to Wales quarantine list hours before coming into force

Travellers arriving in Wales from Santorini, Serifos and Tinos will have to self-isolate from 4am on Wednesday.

Two-year-old boy with cleft lip adopts puppy with same birth defect

Two-year-old boy with cleft lip adopts puppy with same birth defect

Bentley Boyers spotted Lacey’s cleft lip, saying “puppy’s got a booboo”.

Teenager charged with attempted murder following schoolboy shooting

Teenager charged with attempted murder following schoolboy shooting

The 15-year-old was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Raab joins G7 counterparts to condemn Navalny poisoning

Raab joins G7 counterparts to condemn Navalny poisoning

Russia has denied that the Kremlin was involved in poisoning Mr Navalny.

Suspect charged with murder and attempted murder after Birmingham stabbings

Suspect charged with murder and attempted murder after Birmingham stabbings

Zephaniah McLeod has been charged with murder after knife attacks on Sunday, West Midlands Police said.

Sir Keir Starmer considering monthly televised press conferences

Sir Keir Starmer considering monthly televised press conferences

The Daily Telegraph reported that question and answer sessions with the media will begin next month.

Public encouraged to honour emergency service workers on ‘999 Day’

Public encouraged to honour emergency service workers on ‘999 Day’

People are encouraged to take part in a two minutes’ silence at 9am on September 9 for Emergency Services Day.

Kim Darroch says ‘aspect’ of Donald Trump in PM’s handling of Brexit talks

Kim Darroch says ‘aspect’ of Donald Trump in PM’s handling of Brexit talks

The former ambassador was forced to stand down last year after diplomatic cables he wrote criticising the Trump White House were leaked.

Campaigners delighted as bid for open cast coal mine beside beach rejected

Campaigners delighted as bid for open cast coal mine beside beach rejected

Ministers said Banks Mining’s application to work a site near Druridge Bay in Northumberland was ‘not environmentally acceptable’.

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

The number of people that can attend social gatherings will be slashed to six.

Hands Face Space campaign to stem the tide of infections

Hands Face Space campaign to stem the tide of infections

Officials have launched a new campaign to reduce the increase in coronavirus infections.

Jobs in Scotland at serious risk without new UK Bill, Alister Jack insists

Jobs in Scotland at serious risk without new UK Bill, Alister Jack insists

The Scottish Secretary spoke in favour of the new UK Internal Market Bill – which has been branded a ‘power grab’ by Scottish Government ministers.

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