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Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London

26 September 2020

Thousands of people massed in Trafalgar Square for a ‘we do not consent’ rally.


Roof of historic tower housing Big Ben to be revealed as scaffolding removed

Roof of historic tower housing Big Ben to be revealed as scaffolding removed

Roof of historic tower housing Big Ben to be revealed as scaffolding removed

26 September 2020

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said ‘it is very exciting to actually see some more of this great icon’.


Officials working to fix issue of coronavirus test results not linking to app

Officials working to fix issue of coronavirus test results not linking to app

Officials working to fix issue of coronavirus test results not linking to app

26 September 2020

The app has been available for download across England and Wales since Thursday.


Glasgow University to refund one month’s rent after Covid-19 outbreak

Glasgow University to refund one month’s rent after Covid-19 outbreak

Glasgow University to refund one month’s rent after Covid-19 outbreak

26 September 2020

The return of students to universities has led to a spike in the number of coronavirus cases across the country.


Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

Thousands gather in central London for anti-lockdown protest

26 September 2020

There were a variety of signs and placards on display in Trafalgar Square.


Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

Tory rebels continue bid for vote on coronavirus powers despite No 10 offer

26 September 2020

In a bid to appease the backbenches, Downing Street has offered MPs a chance to debate and vote on the ‘rule of six’ next month.


Anti-fracking protester claimed benefits due to ‘fear of leaving house’

Anti-fracking protester claimed benefits due to ‘fear of leaving house’

Anti-fracking protester claimed benefits due to ‘fear of leaving house’

26 September 2020

The CPS said John Knox played an active part in demonstrations at a Cuadrilla fracking site in Lancashire.


Drakeford: Some Conservative ‘voices’ want all decisions to be made in Whitehall

Drakeford: Some Conservative ‘voices’ want all decisions to be made in Whitehall

Drakeford: Some Conservative ‘voices’ want all decisions to be made in Whitehall

26 September 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he wanted more ‘regular and reliable’ meetings with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.


UK Government has made ‘deliberate choice’ to increase unemployment, SNP claims

UK Government has made ‘deliberate choice’ to increase unemployment, SNP claims

UK Government has made ‘deliberate choice’ to increase unemployment, SNP claims

26 September 2020

The Chancellor announced a replacement for the furlough scheme on Thursday in the House of Commons.


EasyJet denies union rep’s reported claim that airline ‘hanging by a thread’

EasyJet denies union rep’s reported claim that airline ‘hanging by a thread’

EasyJet denies union rep’s reported claim that airline ‘hanging by a thread’

26 September 2020

The company said that the recording ‘does not reflect’ the views of the company or its chief financial officer.


Sir David Attenborough presents Prince George with fossilised shark tooth

Sir David Attenborough presents Prince George with fossilised shark tooth

Sir David Attenborough presents Prince George with fossilised shark tooth

26 September 2020

Sir David Attenborough visited Kensington Palace for a private viewing of his new environmental documentary with the Duke of Cambridge.


Croydon shooting officer moved to custody work to be safer, friend says

Croydon shooting officer moved to custody work to be safer, friend says

Croydon shooting officer moved to custody work to be safer, friend says

26 September 2020

Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana was described by a friend as ‘just a really genuinely nice guy’.


David Dimbleby: I am dismayed by Boris Johnson’s frightening BBC attacks

David Dimbleby: I am dismayed by Boris Johnson’s frightening BBC attacks

David Dimbleby: I am dismayed by Boris Johnson’s frightening BBC attacks

26 September 2020

He also called Downing Street chief adviser Dominic Cummings ‘offensive’.


Household mixing ban comes into force across swathes of northern England

Household mixing ban comes into force across swathes of northern England

Household mixing ban comes into force across swathes of northern England

26 September 2020

Judith Blake, the leader of Leeds city council, warned there was ‘a lot of confusion’ and ‘a lack of clarity’ about the new measures.


Lockdown stretched the learning gap for disadvantaged pupils to ‘a gulf’

Lockdown stretched the learning gap for disadvantaged pupils to ‘a gulf’

Lockdown stretched the learning gap for disadvantaged pupils to ‘a gulf’

26 September 2020

Oasis Community Learning founder Steve Chalke says research suggests disadvantaged children fell further behind affluent pupils during the lockdown.


Brexit deal ‘must’ be made as talks enter 11th hour, says CBI

Brexit deal ‘must’ be made as talks enter 11th hour, says CBI

Brexit deal ‘must’ be made as talks enter 11th hour, says CBI

26 September 2020

The pace of decline in parts of industry has eased in recent months, a study suggests.


What the papers say – September 26

What the papers say – September 26

What the papers say – September 26

26 September 2020

The shooting of a police officer at a south London custody suite dominates Saturday’s front pages.


Investigations continue into murder of Met officer at police station

Investigations continue into murder of Met officer at police station

Investigations continue into murder of Met officer at police station

25 September 2020

A murder investigation and a review of the incident by the police watchdog have been launched.


Tougher coronavirus rules to affect 17 million people as restrictions spread

Tougher coronavirus rules to affect 17 million people as restrictions spread

Tougher coronavirus rules to affect 17 million people as restrictions spread

25 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there had been an ‘acceleration of Covid-19 cases across the country’.


Police station shooting: What we know so far

Police station shooting: What we know so far

Police station shooting: What we know so far

25 September 2020

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the 54-year-old police officer.


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