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Patel: Government alone cannot fix fraud

Patel: Government alone cannot fix fraud

Patel: Government alone cannot fix fraud

20 October 2021

Banking, telecoms and accountancy firms have signed up to new government charters to help tackle scams


Government will not implement coronavirus Plan B, Health Secretary says

Government will not implement coronavirus Plan B, Health Secretary says

Government will not implement coronavirus Plan B, Health Secretary says

20 October 2021

The NHS Confederation has warned the UK risks ‘stumbling into a winter crisis’.


National Security Adviser defends UK response to Afghanistan crisis

National Security Adviser defends UK response to Afghanistan crisis

National Security Adviser defends UK response to Afghanistan crisis

20 October 2021

Sir Stephen Lovegrove said that although a Taliban-led regime had been predicted, no-one had expected the speed of the Kabul government’s collapse.


Former FA head Barwick honoured with OBE for dedication to ‘hobby’

Former FA head Barwick honoured with OBE for dedication to ‘hobby’

Former FA head Barwick honoured with OBE for dedication to ‘hobby’

20 October 2021

Brian Barwick also served in administrative roles for rugby league.


Energy price cap needs to be changed, says Scottish Power boss

Energy price cap needs to be changed, says Scottish Power boss

Energy price cap needs to be changed, says Scottish Power boss

20 October 2021

The industry is likely to lose around £5 billion, and be left with only a handful of suppliers, Keith Anderson said


Parts of UK to see strong winds and heavy rain as storm moves in

Parts of UK to see strong winds and heavy rain as storm moves in

Parts of UK to see strong winds and heavy rain as storm moves in

20 October 2021

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning covering most of southern England overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday.


Boris Johnson agrees trade deal with New Zealand

Boris Johnson agrees trade deal with New Zealand

Boris Johnson agrees trade deal with New Zealand

20 October 2021

It comes after 16 months of negotiations over the agreement.


Tree-planting campaign to unveil first project marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Tree-planting campaign to unveil first project marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Tree-planting campaign to unveil first project marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

20 October 2021

Organisers will unveil their first urban greening project this week to encourage people to plant trees across the UK to mark the Platinum Jubilee.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

20 October 2021

Blaenau Gwent, Bath & North East Somerset and Cheltenham are recording the highest rates.


3.8m low-income households estimated to be in arrears with household bills

3.8m low-income households estimated to be in arrears with household bills

3.8m low-income households estimated to be in arrears with household bills

20 October 2021

A third of low-income households are estimated to be in arrears, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.


New owners ask Newcastle United fans not to wear Arab dress

New owners ask Newcastle United fans not to wear Arab dress

New owners ask Newcastle United fans not to wear Arab dress

20 October 2021

Fans were told the Saudi owners were not offended but it could be seen as culturally inappropriate.


Home Secretary pledges greater diversity in police forces

Home Secretary pledges greater diversity in police forces

Home Secretary pledges greater diversity in police forces

20 October 2021

The proportion of officers in England and Wales who identify as black and Asian stands at 7.6%.


Domestic horses originated on the steppes before spreading across Europe – study

Domestic horses originated on the steppes before spreading across Europe – study

Domestic horses originated on the steppes before spreading across Europe – study

20 October 2021

Researchers found that one horse population replaced all the others across the continent in the space of a few hundred years.


Woman ‘screamed at’ by man after asking him to stop petting her guide dog

Woman ‘screamed at’ by man after asking him to stop petting her guide dog

Woman ‘screamed at’ by man after asking him to stop petting her guide dog

20 October 2021

Dr Amy Kavanagh has shared her experiences after noticing members of the public ‘distracting’ her guide dog Ava while she works and keeps her safe.


Four homes to be demolished and 35 remain out of bounds after Ayr blast

Four homes to be demolished and 35 remain out of bounds after Ayr blast

Four homes to be demolished and 35 remain out of bounds after Ayr blast

20 October 2021

Two adults and two children remain in hospital following the incident in the Kincaidston area in Ayr, South Ayrshire, on Monday evening.


Deals agreed for new treatments for those most at risk from Covid-19

Deals agreed for new treatments for those most at risk from Covid-19

Deals agreed for new treatments for those most at risk from Covid-19

20 October 2021

Thousands of courses of the antivirals have been secured by the Government.


Arrest made following erection of gallows outside Houses of Parliament, MPs told

Arrest made following erection of gallows outside Houses of Parliament, MPs told

Arrest made following erection of gallows outside Houses of Parliament, MPs told

20 October 2021

It comes amid fears for the security of MPs after the murder of Sir David Amess.


Social Mobility chief wants to see national campaign against phones for toddlers

Social Mobility chief wants to see national campaign against phones for toddlers

Social Mobility chief wants to see national campaign against phones for toddlers

20 October 2021

Katharine Birbalsingh told MPs in the Women and Equalities Committee that toddlers who have tablets are less likely to take an interest in reading.


Fan whose collapse stopped Premier League game ‘alert’ and walking around

Fan whose collapse stopped Premier League game ‘alert’ and walking around

Fan whose collapse stopped Premier League game ‘alert’ and walking around

20 October 2021

Alan George Smith’s family have thanked fans and players, as well as medics, who saved his life at St James’ Park on Sunday.


Medical history to be checked as rules for gun licences tightened

Medical history to be checked as rules for gun licences tightened

Medical history to be checked as rules for gun licences tightened

20 October 2021

The Government has set out measures to toughen up firearms rules.


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