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Nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ should be considered, says Sage scientist

Nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ should be considered, says Sage scientist

Nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ should be considered, says Sage scientist

07 October 2020

It comes amid warnings from leaders of northern cities that the local lockdown restrictions are ‘not working’, confusing and ‘counter-productive’.


Queen returns to Windsor Castle while Philip stays on at Sandringham

Queen returns to Windsor Castle while Philip stays on at Sandringham

Queen returns to Windsor Castle while Philip stays on at Sandringham

07 October 2020

The royal court has moved to the Berkshire royal residence, the Court Circular shows.


William launches Earthshot Prize to inspire solutions for environmental problems

William launches Earthshot Prize to inspire solutions for environmental problems

William launches Earthshot Prize to inspire solutions for environmental problems

07 October 2020

The Duke of Cambridge has been working on his project for two years with his Royal Foundation.


Tesco profits soar despite £500m Covid-19 costs as new boss takes charge

Tesco profits soar despite £500m Covid-19 costs as new boss takes charge

Tesco profits soar despite £500m Covid-19 costs as new boss takes charge

07 October 2020

Ken Murphy took over from former chief executive Dave Lewis last week.


Tories spent more than £16m on general election, watchdog figures show

Tories spent more than £16m on general election, watchdog figures show

Tories spent more than £16m on general election, watchdog figures show

07 October 2020

The Electoral Commission said the biggest chunk of the money went on ‘unsolicited material to electors’.


Police tell wrong family about teenager’s crash death

Police tell wrong family about teenager’s crash death

Police tell wrong family about teenager’s crash death

07 October 2020

A 19-year-old was killed in the crash in Aberdeenshire, while an 18-year-old was critically injured.


‘Shameful’ report a big wake-up call for Church, says Archbishop Justin Welby

‘Shameful’ report a big wake-up call for Church, says Archbishop Justin Welby

‘Shameful’ report a big wake-up call for Church, says Archbishop Justin Welby

07 October 2020

A report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse said the Church put its own reputation above the safety of children and young people.


Men with deep voices ‘more likely to cheat’

Men with deep voices ‘more likely to cheat’

Men with deep voices ‘more likely to cheat’

07 October 2020

But the researchers found no link between the pitch of women’s voices and infidelity.


Tesco ups shareholder payouts as profit soars in face of Covid-19

Tesco ups shareholder payouts as profit soars in face of Covid-19

Tesco ups shareholder payouts as profit soars in face of Covid-19

07 October 2020

The supermarket giant said it plans to make a one-off £5 billion payment to shareholders early next year.


Book claims Kate refused Queen’s Christmas invitation

Book claims Kate refused Queen’s Christmas invitation

Book claims Kate refused Queen’s Christmas invitation

07 October 2020

It was the first such request extended to a non-married partner of a member of the royal family.


D-Day veteran to be given train honour

D-Day veteran to be given train honour

D-Day veteran to be given train honour

07 October 2020

The sapper from St Austell, Cornwall, was awarded an MBE.


East London residents left without water after pipe ruptures

East London residents left without water after pipe ruptures

East London residents left without water after pipe ruptures

07 October 2020

The local supply of water was expected to be affected over the next 24 hours.


High Court to hear landmark case on ‘experimental’ puberty blockers for children

High Court to hear landmark case on ‘experimental’ puberty blockers for children

High Court to hear landmark case on ‘experimental’ puberty blockers for children

07 October 2020

The case against Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust is expected to last two days.


5G rollout will open UK up to security risks, MPs warn

5G rollout will open UK up to security risks, MPs warn

5G rollout will open UK up to security risks, MPs warn

07 October 2020

A committee called on the Government to work with allies to formulate a system to provide accountability for perpetrators of cyber attacks.


Scottish Parliament expected to vote against UK Internal Market Bill

Scottish Parliament expected to vote against UK Internal Market Bill

Scottish Parliament expected to vote against UK Internal Market Bill

07 October 2020

MSPs are set to vote against granting legislative consent from the UK Government’s Bill.


What the papers say – October 7

What the papers say – October 7

What the papers say – October 7

07 October 2020

The front pages are dominated by conjecture over lockdown measures and the unlikely survival of a dinosaur.


Three major universities move to online learning amid Covid surges

Three major universities move to online learning amid Covid surges

Three major universities move to online learning amid Covid surges

07 October 2020

Face-to-face teaching has been suspended until the end of October at two Manchester institutions.


Len McCluskey warns Sir Keir Starmer as Unite reduces affiliation

Len McCluskey warns Sir Keir Starmer as Unite reduces affiliation

Len McCluskey warns Sir Keir Starmer as Unite reduces affiliation

06 October 2020

Unite is understood to be reducing affiliation by about 10%.


Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following supply chain breakdown

Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following supply chain breakdown

Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following supply chain breakdown

06 October 2020

Pharmaceutical giant Roche has experienced a fall in processing capacity.


Local lockdowns are ‘not working’ and confusing, northern leaders warn

Local lockdowns are ‘not working’ and confusing, northern leaders warn

Local lockdowns are ‘not working’ and confusing, northern leaders warn

06 October 2020

The calls came as the UK-wide seven-day rate increased to 125.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people from 63.8 a week ago, according to analysis.


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