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Face coverings guidance branded ‘last minute’ and ‘long overdue’

Face coverings guidance branded ‘last minute’ and ‘long overdue’

The British Retail Consortium, UKHospitality and British Medical Association criticised the delay in guidance published a day before new laws come in.

Doctor Who star joins Premier League players for children’s hospice fundraiser

Doctor Who star joins Premier League players for children’s hospice fundraiser

Peter Capaldi and first team players from Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to help raise £500,000 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in London.

Johnny Depp on 24-hour ‘bender’ when he went to Keith Richards set, court told

Johnny Depp on 24-hour ‘bender’ when he went to Keith Richards set, court told

The claim was made in court by Amber Heard.

NI Covid-19 contact-tracing phone app to be launched next week

NI Covid-19 contact-tracing phone app to be launched next week

The software’s use will be voluntary.

Eamon Ryan re-elected leader of Ireland’s Greens

Eamon Ryan re-elected leader of Ireland’s Greens

He won 994 votes to challenger Catherine Martin’s 946 in the internal party ballot.

Johnson sees future beyond ‘devastating’ coronavirus as he marks year in No 10

Johnson sees future beyond ‘devastating’ coronavirus as he marks year in No 10

Boris Johnson said the country must ‘build back better’ after the virus which has cost tens of thousands of lives and wrecked the economy.

UK Government guarantees £3.7bn funding for devolved administrations

UK Government guarantees £3.7bn funding for devolved administrations

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay made the announcement ahead of a visit to Edinburgh.

‘Rough sex’ killer could be freed less than two years into sentence, says MP

‘Rough sex’ killer could be freed less than two years into sentence, says MP

Natalie Connolly was left injured and bleeding at the bottom of the stairs by her partner John Broadhurst.

Lord appears at sub-committee meeting from a moving car

Lord appears at sub-committee meeting from a moving car

Lord Robathan was said to have been on his way home from ‘an important family engagement’.

Arrest made and knife seized after person runs onto train tracks in east London

Arrest made and knife seized after person runs onto train tracks in east London

Police were called to reports of a fight near to Bow Church DLR station.

Ex-Barclays boss speculated about businesswoman ‘sleeping with’ sheikh

Ex-Barclays boss speculated about businesswoman ‘sleeping with’ sheikh

Stephen Jones also referred to Amanda Staveley as being as ‘thick as shit’ and having ‘large breasts’, a judge heard.

Naval museum thrown lifeline with Government funding

Naval museum thrown lifeline with Government funding

The museum had been left with a shortfall because of the pandemic.

Halo Infinite revealed alongside Fable teaser in Xbox Series X game showcase

Halo Infinite revealed alongside Fable teaser in Xbox Series X game showcase

Microsoft’s next generation console is set for release during the Christmas period.

Sir Elton John denies breaching ex-wife’s privacy agreement in £3 million claim

Sir Elton John denies breaching ex-wife’s privacy agreement in £3 million claim

The 73-year-old singer is being sued by his ex-wife for allegedly breaching an agreement signed following their divorce in 1988.

High street chains differ over face covering rules

High street chains differ over face covering rules

Several large retailers have issued different messages to customers ahead of laws being brought into force in England.

School closures could reduce pupils’ earning potential in the future – report

School closures could reduce pupils’ earning potential in the future – report

Around a quarter of the entire workforce could have lower skills by the mid-2030s for half a century onwards, a report warns.

First World War ship closed to visitors amid funding stand-off

First World War ship closed to visitors amid funding stand-off

The HMS Caroline was restored and opened as a visitor attraction in Belfast in 2018.

Russia accused of launching ‘weapon’ in space by UK and US

Russia accused of launching ‘weapon’ in space by UK and US

The UK said the move could pose a threat to satellites and systems on which the world depends.

Lord Boateng tells inquiry he has no memory of meeting paedophile Carroll

Lord Boateng tells inquiry he has no memory of meeting paedophile Carroll

The former cabinet minister said his past work as a solicitor would sometimes require him to visit children’s homes.

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

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

Rochdale, Hyndburn and Sandwell are among the areas recording a week-on-week increase.

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