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Teenager shot by terrorist in school massacre to study at Oxford University

Teenager shot by terrorist in school massacre to study at Oxford University

Teenager shot by terrorist in school massacre to study at Oxford University

05 September 2020

Ahmad Nawaz’s younger brother was killed in the attack.


Rangers goalkeeper’s car ‘deliberately’ set on fire

Rangers goalkeeper’s car ‘deliberately’ set on fire

Rangers goalkeeper’s car ‘deliberately’ set on fire

05 September 2020

Allan McGregor is believed to have been the target of a deliberate attack after a car was set alight outside his home.


Pro and anti-immigration protesters gather in Dover

Pro and anti-immigration protesters gather in Dover

Pro and anti-immigration protesters gather in Dover

05 September 2020

The gatherings come despite pleas from local MP Natalie Elphicke to ‘stay away’ to prevent a second wave of Covid-19.


Row breaks out over push for more civil servants to return to office

Row breaks out over push for more civil servants to return to office

Row breaks out over push for more civil servants to return to office

05 September 2020

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill said Government departments should ensure 80% of staff have some time in the office this month.


Ministers and MPs criticise protesters for targeting printing presses

Ministers and MPs criticise protesters for targeting printing presses

Ministers and MPs criticise protesters for targeting printing presses

05 September 2020

Some 72 people have been arrested over demonstrations in Hertfordshire and Knowsley, near Liverpool.


Campus test and trace will help students return to university – academic

Campus test and trace will help students return to university – academic

Campus test and trace will help students return to university – academic

05 September 2020

Scientists fear universities could become ‘amplifiers’ for Covid-19 through increased social interactions.


Leeds council ‘fully expected’ city to be on coronavirus watchlist

Leeds council ‘fully expected’ city to be on coronavirus watchlist

Leeds council ‘fully expected’ city to be on coronavirus watchlist

05 September 2020

City council leader Judith Blake said there had been an increase in house parties.


Ex-diplomat says Boris Johnson ‘fascinated’ by Donald Trump

Ex-diplomat says Boris Johnson ‘fascinated’ by Donald Trump

Ex-diplomat says Boris Johnson ‘fascinated’ by Donald Trump

05 September 2020

Lord Darroch resigned as British Ambassador to the US after the leaking of diplomatic cables disparaging the American president.


13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

05 September 2020

Extinction Rebellion protesters have stopped trucks from leaving two major News Corporation plants overnight.


Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

05 September 2020

The controversial former Australian PM has been appointed to the UK’s new-look Board of Trade.


Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

05 September 2020

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said rapid testing results were needed in order to boost the numbers permitted in the Commons.


What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

05 September 2020

A potential MP revolt over Covid testing at borders is among a broad range of topics on the nation’s front pages.


Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

05 September 2020

Extinction Rebellion moved to stop several titles hitting the streets from the News Corp-owned presses.


Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

04 September 2020

Those returning to England and Northern Ireland from the European country will not have to self-isolate.


Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

04 September 2020

The Scottish Government hit out after the decision was reached before ministers from across the UK saw Portuguese data.


Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

04 September 2020

The data was obtained by the PA news agency from the Foreign Office, nearly a year after it was requested, following the death of teenager Harry Dunn.


White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

04 September 2020

The iconic Dover landmark was lit up with a series of massive projections, including: ‘These cliffs mean hope’.


NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

04 September 2020

Patients needing treatment for an urgent but non-life threatening condition will soon be able to book an arrival slot at emergency departments.


Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

04 September 2020

Ayse Hussein had opted to see the video after an advisory warning from the Metropolitan Police.


Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

04 September 2020

Health Protection Regulations ban gatherings of more than 30 people outside.


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