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Key workers to be recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours – PM

Key workers to be recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours – PM

The list, to be published on October 10, will include doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers who stepped up amid the crisis.

There has never been a time as uniquely challenging as the present – Charles

There has never been a time as uniquely challenging as the present – Charles

The Prince of Wales said that the challenge of helping vulnerable young people in need was ‘unquestionably vast, but…not insurmountable’.

Ex-Mail editor Paul Dacre tipped to lead Ofcom

Ex-Mail editor Paul Dacre tipped to lead Ofcom

It comes amid reports that Charles Moore, the former editor of the Daily Telegraph, has been asked to take up the post of BBC chairman.

England’s app problem fixed so users can now log positive results

England’s app problem fixed so users can now log positive results

The app has been available for download across England and Wales since Thursday but the problem existed only in England.

Charles to lead tributes to fallen officers on National Police Memorial Day

Charles to lead tributes to fallen officers on National Police Memorial Day

The remembrance service will be held virtually for the first time due to coronavirus.

16 arrested after clashes at anti-lockdown demo

16 arrested after clashes at anti-lockdown demo

Bottles were thrown and police used batons against protesters, leaving some with visible injuries.

Police ‘painstakingly’ searching four crime scenes in probe into shot officer

Police ‘painstakingly’ searching four crime scenes in probe into shot officer

Sergeant Matiu Ratana died after a gunman opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in south London in the early hours of Friday.

Allow university students home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

Allow university students home for Christmas, Labour urges Government

A Government scientific adviser warned that students may have to stay in halls when term ends to ensure Covid-19 does not spread to relatives.

Immediate action needed to control Covid in London, Mayor’s office warns

Immediate action needed to control Covid in London, Mayor’s office warns

The London Mayor’s office urged Londoners not to congregate at closing times and urged them to follow the guidelines.

Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls locked down ‘without warning’

Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls locked down ‘without warning’

One Manchester Metropolitan University student described a ‘big freak-out’ as security staff arrived without warning.

10 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations

10 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations

At least three protesters and one officer were treated by medical staff.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says party is ‘not strong’

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says party is ‘not strong’

He also likened the party to cockroaches who are ‘determined’ and ‘not going to give up’.

Boris Johnson tells world leaders: Reach across borders to fight coronavirus

Boris Johnson tells world leaders: Reach across borders to fight coronavirus

Mr Johnson said alarm bells were ringing ‘long before this calamity struck’, with eight outbreaks of a lethal virus in the last 20 years.

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

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

Burnley has the highest rate in England, up from 145.1 in the seven days to September 16.

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London

Thousands of people massed in Trafalgar Square for a ‘we do not consent’ rally.

Roof of historic tower housing Big Ben to be revealed as scaffolding removed

Roof of historic tower housing Big Ben to be revealed as scaffolding removed

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said ‘it is very exciting to actually see some more of this great icon’.

Officials working to fix issue of coronavirus test results not linking to app

Officials working to fix issue of coronavirus test results not linking to app

The app has been available for download across England and Wales since Thursday.

Glasgow University to refund one month’s rent after Covid-19 outbreak

Glasgow University to refund one month’s rent after Covid-19 outbreak

The return of students to universities has led to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases across the country.

Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

There were a variety of signs and placards on display in Trafalgar Square.

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

In a bid to appease the backbenches, Downing Street has offered MPs a chance to debate and vote on the ‘rule of six’ next month.

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