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Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

24 September 2020

Volunteers will reportedly be inoculated with a vaccine, and receive a ‘challenge’ dose of the virus that causes Covid-19 under controlled conditions.


NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

24 September 2020

The app uses Bluetooth to log close contact with others to help with contact tracing and a new QR code system for checking in at venues.


Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

24 September 2020

The 24-hour closure of the Port of Calais began at 8am on Thursday.


Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

24 September 2020

A family in Trinidad were inspired to launch the Playmobil ship in collaboration with two Aberdeenshire brothers whose toy ship crossed the Atlantic.


Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

24 September 2020

He became editor of The Sunday Times in the late 1960s, and editor of The Times soon after Rupert Murdoch bought the paper in 1981.


Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

24 September 2020

As editor of the Sunday Times in the 1970s, he founded the Insight team of investigative journalists who uncovered the Kim Philby spy scandal.


How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

24 September 2020

As Britain braces for the full effects of its second wave of the coronavirus, how have other nations coped?


Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

24 September 2020

The incident saw the pursued car colliding with other vehicles.


Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

24 September 2020

Researchers are now recommending against routinely prescribing the drug gabapentin for women with the condition, as a result of the findings.


Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

24 September 2020

Zara McDermott is joining forces with the charity Refuge to highlight the situation.


Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

23 September 2020

Rishi Sunak, who will address the Commons after cancelling this year’s Budget statement, will unveil measures for sectors hit hard by coronavirus.


What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

23 September 2020

A new economic relief programme to be announced today features prominently on the front pages.


What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

What are the new coronavirus rules in the UK?

23 September 2020

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Making HGVs obtain permits to enter Kent ‘pointless and counterproductive’

Making HGVs obtain permits to enter Kent ‘pointless and counterproductive’

Making HGVs obtain permits to enter Kent ‘pointless and counterproductive’

23 September 2020

The Road Haulage Association said the measure aimed at avoiding post-Brexit gridlock is simply a ‘tick box exercise’.


Drinkers enjoy a final late night out before new Covid rules kick in

Drinkers enjoy a final late night out before new Covid rules kick in

Drinkers enjoy a final late night out before new Covid rules kick in

23 September 2020

England’s city centres were subdued on Wednesday evening, but some people were making the best of things.


Man, 32, arrested over south London murder

Man, 32, arrested over south London murder

Man, 32, arrested over south London murder

23 September 2020

The arrest has been made by detectives investigating the death of Loeike Guei, 23, of Thornton Heath, south London.


France trying to stop people crossing the Channel, Calais MP says

France trying to stop people crossing the Channel, Calais MP says

France trying to stop people crossing the Channel, Calais MP says

23 September 2020

A wave of people took advantage of calm seas in the Channel on Tuesday, with hundreds intercepted as they headed towards Britain.


‘Big community achievement’: Village lockdown artwork made permanent

‘Big community achievement’: Village lockdown artwork made permanent

‘Big community achievement’: Village lockdown artwork made permanent

23 September 2020

A community artwork made during lockdown in Boughton-under-Blean with around 700 stones has been made permanent.


MPs fear they are ‘putting their health at risk’ by voting in person

MPs fear they are ‘putting their health at risk’ by voting in person

MPs fear they are ‘putting their health at risk’ by voting in person

23 September 2020

MPs march through two division lobbies either side of the Commons chamber to vote.


New law to protect agents drawn into crime during undercover operations

New law to protect agents drawn into crime during undercover operations

New law to protect agents drawn into crime during undercover operations

23 September 2020

Undercover officers will be allowed to commit crime if it protects their identity under the new Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill.


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