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Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

13 September 2020

His intervention came ahead of MPs debating the legislation on Monday, when the Bill returns to the Commons amid growing criticism.


Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

13 September 2020

Runners completed the 13.1 mile distance locally and joined in using the hashtag #GNRVirtual.


Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

13 September 2020

A report by the charity Independent Age found only 61% of those eligible are receiving the benefit.


Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

13 September 2020

Skincare and make-up were also popular purchases, with 26% and 18% of buyers investing in them respectively.


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

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

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

13 September 2020

Bolton continues to record the highest rate, followed by Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn.


In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

13 September 2020

The Met Office said it would be a fine, warm and sunny for many.


Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

13 September 2020

Up to 40 barbers will be given training online as part of BarberTalk.


I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

13 September 2020

The mother-of-one was due to go on trial in Iran on Sunday but it was postponed at short notice.


People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

13 September 2020

Looking at an old photo can help trigger memories.


TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

13 September 2020

The app predominantly attracts young people and many of the videos focus on comedy and pranks.


Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

13 September 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, 22,679 people have been infected with Covid-19 in Scotland.


‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

13 September 2020

The mother-of-one was due to go on trial on Sunday.


Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

13 September 2020

Proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement is causing a lot of confusion, Helen McEntee added.


University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

13 September 2020

The building previously named after the 18th century philosopher will now be known as 40 George Square.


DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

13 September 2020

Sammy Wilson challenged former prime ministers Sir John Major and Tony Blair after they warned the UK’s latest proposals could undermine peace.


Lib Dems announce Daisy Cooper as deputy party leader

Lib Dems announce Daisy Cooper as deputy party leader

Lib Dems announce Daisy Cooper as deputy party leader

13 September 2020

She won her seat of St Albans in the 2019 election.


Queen ‘inspired’ as results of Kate’s photographic lockdown project unveiled

Queen ‘inspired’ as results of Kate’s photographic lockdown project unveiled

Queen ‘inspired’ as results of Kate’s photographic lockdown project unveiled

13 September 2020

The Hold Still digital exhibition is being hosted by the National Portrait Gallery.


Irish Government dismisses reports EU could block goods entering NI

Irish Government dismisses reports EU could block goods entering NI

Irish Government dismisses reports EU could block goods entering NI

13 September 2020

Simon Coveney said there could be ‘limited checks’ on goods coming from Great Britain into the region.


GP practices reminded to ensure face-to-face appointments are available

GP practices reminded to ensure face-to-face appointments are available

GP practices reminded to ensure face-to-face appointments are available

13 September 2020

Nikki Kanani, medical director of primary care for NHS England, urged people not to stay away if they are in need of care.


Justice Secretary: I will resign if ministers break law in ‘unacceptable’ way

Justice Secretary: I will resign if ministers break law in ‘unacceptable’ way

Justice Secretary: I will resign if ministers break law in ‘unacceptable’ way

13 September 2020

Robert Buckland added that he did not believe the UK would ‘get to that stage’.


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