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Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

Apology over Covid test problems amid surge in cases

08 September 2020

Laboratories have reached a ‘critical pinch-point’, according to an NHS Test and Trace official.


Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber: We are at the point of no return

08 September 2020

The composer had hoped his pilot project would demonstrate that theatres can open at full capacity safely.


Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

Brexit fishing talks disruption claim denied by Scottish Cabinet minister

08 September 2020

UK trade officials are said to be furious at the Scottish Government’s intervention in deadlocked negotiations.


DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

DUP not divided on NI protocol implementation – Donaldson

08 September 2020

The MP said the party had consistently opposed the prospect of a customs border in the Irish Sea.


More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, research finds

08 September 2020

Department for Transport analysis of these roads across Britain found that 54% of cars were driven too fast during free-flow conditions last year.


Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

Health minister: Lockdown in Caerphilly area will remain until at least October

08 September 2020

Vaughan Gething said the spike in cases in the area would go ‘out of control’ if left unaddressed.


Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

Eurotunnel demand down 28% in August after France loses quarantine exemption

08 September 2020

Nearly 268,000 passenger vehicles were carried by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in August.


Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze

08 September 2020

The animals were housed in a shed that caught alight in Kilkeel, Co Down.


JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

JD Sports half-year profits slide as store footfall remains ‘weak’

08 September 2020

The sportswear retailer said its pre-tax profits for the six months to August 1 slipped by 68% to £41.5 million.


EasyJet cuts flights due to quarantine rules

EasyJet cuts flights due to quarantine rules

EasyJet cuts flights due to quarantine rules

08 September 2020

From 4am on Wednesday travellers arriving in England from Lesbos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini or Zakynthos must self-isolate.


Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

08 September 2020

Britain is one of the countries with a higher number of students in a primary school class, study shows.


What the papers say – September 8

What the papers say – September 8

What the papers say – September 8

07 September 2020

The rising prospect that Boris Johnson will backtrack on the Brexit agreement dominates the nation’s papers on Tuesday.


Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

07 September 2020

The study marks the first time researchers have collaborated to explore the possibility of developing culturally competent robots.


Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

07 September 2020

From 4am on Wednesday, arrivals from seven Greek islands will need to self-isolate for 14 days.


Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

07 September 2020

The study is the first time researchers have collaborated to explore the possibility of developing culturally competent robots.


Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

07 September 2020

Legislation cleared the Commons on Monday.


Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

07 September 2020

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the rising number of cases was of great concern.


What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

07 September 2020

The Transport Secretary said tourist islands can now be individually added to or removed from the quarantine-free list.


UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

07 September 2020

The warning came from Lord Frost.


Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

07 September 2020

Everyone aged over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in shops – marking the first time this will be mandatory in Wales.


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