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PM to phone US president-elect Joe Biden shortly – Raab

PM to phone US president-elect Joe Biden shortly – Raab

PM to phone US president-elect Joe Biden shortly – Raab

08 November 2020

Boris Johnson is reportedly ‘war-gaming’ his first conversation with the winner of the US election.


In Pictures: Nation falls silent to mark Remembrance Sunday

In Pictures: Nation falls silent to mark Remembrance Sunday

In Pictures: Nation falls silent to mark Remembrance Sunday

08 November 2020

Public commemorations were scaled back due to the pandemic.


Johnson: Brexit deal with the EU ‘there to be done’

Johnson: Brexit deal with the EU ‘there to be done’

Johnson: Brexit deal with the EU ‘there to be done’

08 November 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab earlier said he believed a deal with the EU could still be done if the latter shows ‘flexibility’ and ‘good will’.


Queen leads nation in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday events

Queen leads nation in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday events

Queen leads nation in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday events

08 November 2020

The monarch was joined in London by family members including the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge.


‘Inevitable’ rise in cases during firebreak as Wales set to come out of lockdown

‘Inevitable’ rise in cases during firebreak as Wales set to come out of lockdown

‘Inevitable’ rise in cases during firebreak as Wales set to come out of lockdown

08 November 2020

A new set of national rules will follow the 17-day lockdown which ends on Monday.


Veteran, 102, marks Remembrance Sunday at home for the first time

Veteran, 102, marks Remembrance Sunday at home for the first time

Veteran, 102, marks Remembrance Sunday at home for the first time

08 November 2020

This is the first time that Bob Lingwood was not able to attend a Remembrance Sunday service to remember his fallen comrades.


Watchdog investigates death of man shot after police called

Watchdog investigates death of man shot after police called

Watchdog investigates death of man shot after police called

08 November 2020

It is believed the man was fatally shot while police responded to reports of men arguing in the street.


MPs launch inquiry into rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

MPs launch inquiry into rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

MPs launch inquiry into rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

08 November 2020

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Media will carry out an inquiry amid warnings of online communities ‘devoted’ to contacting children.


Rashford hails ‘power of kindness’ after Government U-turn on free school meals

Rashford hails ‘power of kindness’ after Government U-turn on free school meals

Rashford hails ‘power of kindness’ after Government U-turn on free school meals

08 November 2020

He said he has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of empathy and understanding sparked by his campaign.


Airline passengers face losing ‘hundreds of pounds’ over unused vouchers

Airline passengers face losing ‘hundreds of pounds’ over unused vouchers

Airline passengers face losing ‘hundreds of pounds’ over unused vouchers

08 November 2020

A consumer group claims easyJet and British Airways are ignoring European Union guidance on what should happen when vouchers expire.


Big Issue launches electric bike rental scheme to create new jobs

Big Issue launches electric bike rental scheme to create new jobs

Big Issue launches electric bike rental scheme to create new jobs

08 November 2020

The joint venture with a Norwegian firm will be rolled out next year across the UK.


In Pictures: 100 years since the burial of the Unknown Warrior

In Pictures: 100 years since the burial of the Unknown Warrior

In Pictures: 100 years since the burial of the Unknown Warrior

08 November 2020

The grave in Westminster Abbey represents First World War dead whose place of death is not known or whose remains are unidentified.


Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

Pay boost for workers as voluntary real living wage increases

08 November 2020

The Living Wage Foundation said the new rates will give a ‘boost to hundreds of thousands of UK workers’.


Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

Planet Organic goes nationwide with UK online expansion

08 November 2020

The health-focused grocer told PA it chose to invest in online operations after home delivery demand spiked in light of Covid-19.


Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

Government should hold ‘backup’ assessments in case summer exams are cancelled

08 November 2020

Ministers need to urgently set out a ‘Plan B’ for A-level and GCSE exams in England in 2021, think tank says.


Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

Moving petrol and diesel car ban to 2030 would ‘create jobs and boost economy’

08 November 2020

Greenpeace expects Boris Johnson to announce a revised date for the policy on Thursday.


How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

How does Joe Biden’s speech compare with Donald Trump’s from 2016?

08 November 2020

There are some stark differences and striking similarities between the two speeches.


What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

08 November 2020

The result of the US election dominates the nation’s front pages.


Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

Joe Biden’s maiden speech as president-elect dubbed ‘deeply reassuring’

08 November 2020

Social media was flooded with responses to Mr Biden’s speech.


In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

In pictures: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches

08 November 2020

The pair were victorious in a closely fought election.


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