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Courts head apologises after black barrister repeatedly mistaken for defendant

Courts head apologises after black barrister repeatedly mistaken for defendant

Courts head apologises after black barrister repeatedly mistaken for defendant

24 September 2020

Barrister Alexandra Wilson tried to enter a courtroom but was told to leave and wait outside.


SNP MP condemns party over handling of chief executive’s ‘unacceptable’ texts

SNP MP condemns party over handling of chief executive’s ‘unacceptable’ texts

SNP MP condemns party over handling of chief executive’s ‘unacceptable’ texts

24 September 2020

The messages sent by Peter Murrell reportedly called for pressure to be put on police investigating former first minister Alex Salmond.


Endurance swimmer urges UK to set example on ocean protection

Endurance swimmer urges UK to set example on ocean protection

Endurance swimmer urges UK to set example on ocean protection

24 September 2020

Lewis Pugh, who is also UN patron of the oceans, said the Government should work consistently to reach the target.


More than 1.3 million NHS working days lost to Covid in England, figures show

More than 1.3 million NHS working days lost to Covid in England, figures show

More than 1.3 million NHS working days lost to Covid in England, figures show

24 September 2020

April was the worst month for coronavirus-related staff sickness in NHS England.


How will new Covid restrictions impact supermarket shopping?

How will new Covid restrictions impact supermarket shopping?

How will new Covid restrictions impact supermarket shopping?

24 September 2020

Some supermarkets have reintroduced store safety measures and addressed concerns of another surge in demand for essential groceries.


No conflict of interest in Vallance holding vaccine company shares – Hancock

No conflict of interest in Vallance holding vaccine company shares – Hancock

No conflict of interest in Vallance holding vaccine company shares – Hancock

24 September 2020

The Health Secretary said he found out about the chief scientific adviser’s shareholdings, reportedly worth £600,000, from a newspaper.


UK’s elderly population hit record high in 2019 amid increase in centenarians

UK’s elderly population hit record high in 2019 amid increase in centenarians

UK’s elderly population hit record high in 2019 amid increase in centenarians

24 September 2020

The number of adults aged 100 rose 11% from the previous year, according to official estimates of the very old.


MMR vaccine uptake increases for the first time in six years

MMR vaccine uptake increases for the first time in six years

MMR vaccine uptake increases for the first time in six years

24 September 2020

NHS Digital data showed one in 10 children aged two are still unvaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.


Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

Volunteers ‘to be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in human challenge trials’

24 September 2020

Volunteers will reportedly be inoculated with a vaccine, and receive a ‘challenge’ dose of the virus that causes Covid-19 under controlled conditions.


NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

NHS coronavirus contact tracing app goes live in England and Wales

24 September 2020

The app uses Bluetooth to log close contact with others to help with contact tracing and a new QR code system for checking in at venues.


Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

Dover-Calais ferries suspended due to French strike action

24 September 2020

The 24-hour closure of the Port of Calais began at 8am on Thursday.


Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

Toy ship inspired by British boys’ adventure begins journey around Caribbean

24 September 2020

A family in Trinidad were inspired to launch the Playmobil ship in collaboration with two Aberdeenshire brothers whose toy ship crossed the Atlantic.


Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

Fleet Street legend Sir Harold Evans dies aged 92

24 September 2020

He became editor of The Sunday Times in the late 1960s, and editor of The Times soon after Rupert Murdoch bought the paper in 1981.


Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

Sir Harold Evans: Working class lad who became ‘greatest newspaper editor ever’

24 September 2020

As editor of the Sunday Times in the 1970s, he founded the Insight team of investigative journalists who uncovered the Kim Philby spy scandal.


How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 second waves?

24 September 2020

As Britain braces for the full effects of its second wave of the coronavirus, how have other nations coped?


Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

Two men die after Salford police chase ends in collision

24 September 2020

The incident saw the pursued car colliding with other vehicles.


Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

Pelvic pain drug ‘no more effective than placebo’

24 September 2020

Researchers are now recommending against routinely prescribing the drug gabapentin for women with the condition, as a result of the findings.


Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

Love Island star joins fight against revenge porn

24 September 2020

Zara McDermott is joining forces with the charity Refuge to highlight the situation.


Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

Chancellor to reveal emergency job protection plan amid new Covid restrictions

23 September 2020

Rishi Sunak, who will address the Commons after cancelling this year’s Budget statement, will unveil measures for sectors hit hard by coronavirus.


What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

23 September 2020

A new economic relief programme to be announced today features prominently on the front pages.


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