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Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working

09 September 2020

The estimated number of train journeys across Britain on Monday was 33% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, Department for Transport data shows.


Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

09 September 2020

Abdalraouf Abdallah is refusing to speak to lawyers for the inquiry into the attack by suicide bomber Salman Abedi that killed 22 people.


Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

Harry praises determination of wounded veterans embarking on trek across Oman

09 September 2020

The team of six men will undertake the expedition across the hostile conditions of the Omani desert over 21 days.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

09 September 2020

Lloyds and Pizza Hut added their names to the long list of UK firms to cut jobs during the pandemic.


Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

Holidaymaker says Santorini ‘very safe’ as island joins Wales’ quarantine list

09 September 2020

People arriving in Wales from the Greek island must self-isolate for 14 days.


Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

Coming weeks ‘critical’ in containing virus, says expert

09 September 2020

Wellcome Trust director Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar said community transmission would increase in the days to come.


Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

Camilla praises ‘game changing’ trial training dogs to detect Covid-19

09 September 2020

The duchess visited the Medical Detection Dogs charity to see their progress.


November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

November release date and pricing confirmed for next-generation Xbox consoles

09 September 2020

Microsoft will release the Xbox Series X and Series S on November 10, with pre-orders opening on September 22.


‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

‘Lifeline’ grants vowed for businesses shut by local lockdowns

09 September 2020

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay said up to £1,500 will be on offer every three weeks.


Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

Former rave-loving health minister urges end to illegal dance events

09 September 2020

People arranging illicit gatherings have been told to examine their consciences and protect lives.


Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

Harry Dunn’s family files civil claim against suspect Anne Sacoolas in US

09 September 2020

The 43-year-old was charged with causing death by dangerous driving in December.


Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

Many workers will have no safety net if second wave hits, TUC warns

09 September 2020

It said the NHS Test and Trace system risks failure unless statutory sick pay is increased.


EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes

09 September 2020

The Prime Minister told MPs the legislation will provide a ‘legal safety net’ to prevent ‘a border down the Irish Sea’.


Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

Obeying the law doesn’t stop us from trying to change it, says DUP in Brexit row

09 September 2020

Arlene Foster said businesses in Northern Ireland should have access to the UK market without any discrimination.


Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

Lloyds Bank to cut more than 860 jobs

09 September 2020

The news comes on top of the 780 losses announced before the start of the coronavirus pandemic.


People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

People forced to pay for private dental care if issue ‘not emergency’ – watchdog

09 September 2020

Healthwatch England said it had heard from people unable to access treatment.


Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

Sheep rescued from ‘enormous fleece’ after being abandoned in Australia

09 September 2020

It was estimated that the ewe had not been shorn for around four years.


PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

PM urges people to obey the law amid questions over Brexit approach

09 September 2020

A minister has said legislation to override key elements of the Brexit deal would ‘break international law’ in a ‘very specific and limited way’.


Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

Officer under criminal investigation over ‘chill out or I’ll choke you’ arrest

09 September 2020

Footage of the arrest made by a West Yorkshire Police officer in Halifax on August 16 sparked outrage when it was shared widely on social media.


Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

Recommendations from UK’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate change

09 September 2020

People should still be allowed to fly but there should be limits to the growth in passenger numbers, the Climate Assembly said.


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