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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.


Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

04 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a range of changes following a reduction in infection rates.


Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

04 September 2020

Residents have been urged to stay alert and follow local rules.


Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

04 September 2020

Danny Kinahan was speaking after the funeral of Royal Irish veteran Brett Savage in Newtownards.


Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

04 September 2020

The Committee of Ministers asked how a Supreme Court order for a human rights compliant probe into Pat Finucane’s murder will be fulfilled.


William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

04 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge joined dignitaries for the virtual Emergency Services Festival of Thanksgiving.


Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

04 September 2020

Universities have been advised to reduce in-person interactions and encourage face coverings in campus buildings.


100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

04 September 2020

The JCB Academy, which reopened in August, was closed on Friday.


Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

04 September 2020

The Government has selected MEP Mairead McGuinness and senior banker Andrew McDowell as its possible successors to Phil Hogan.


Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott appointed to UK’s Board of Trade

04 September 2020

The announcement comes despite critics saying he was not a suitable candidate for the role.


Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

Doctor jailed for stalking campaign against TV explorer Levison Wood

04 September 2020

Fiza Jabeen sent the documentary maker ‘unpleasant’ messages on social media earlier this year.


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

04 September 2020

The rate has increased sharply in Bolton, Rossendale, Tameside and South Tyneside.


Tory leader Douglas Ross says he has never met Dominic Cummings

Tory leader Douglas Ross says he has never met Dominic Cummings

Tory leader Douglas Ross says he has never met Dominic Cummings

04 September 2020

Mr Ross resigned from the UK Government in May, after news emerged of a trip the Prime Minister’s aide took during the coronavirus lockdown.


No evidence Covid-19 is less lethal, warns chief of biggest NHS hospital trust

No evidence Covid-19 is less lethal, warns chief of biggest NHS hospital trust

No evidence Covid-19 is less lethal, warns chief of biggest NHS hospital trust

04 September 2020

Dr David Rosser said the healthcare community was ‘deeply concerned’ about the rise in community infections.


Cutting aid budget would be ‘devastatingly backwards step’, MPs say

Cutting aid budget would be ‘devastatingly backwards step’, MPs say

Cutting aid budget would be ‘devastatingly backwards step’, MPs say

04 September 2020

A cross-party group of MPs has written to the Prime Minister amid concerns that spending on foreign aid could be reduced.


Schools report high attendance among pupils – but some off due to holidays

Schools report high attendance among pupils – but some off due to holidays

Schools report high attendance among pupils – but some off due to holidays

04 September 2020

The findings come as a school in Staffordshire closes its doors due to a confirmed case of Covid-19.


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

04 September 2020

Virgin Atlantic slashed jobs for the second time since the pandemic begun on Friday.


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