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Patel: Stricter enforcement not tougher rules needed to curb coronavirus spread

Patel: Stricter enforcement not tougher rules needed to curb coronavirus spread

Patel: Stricter enforcement not tougher rules needed to curb coronavirus spread

18 January 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel said people needed to realise that ‘actions have consequences’.


Husband of former High Sheriff swept away in floods saw no road closure signs

Husband of former High Sheriff swept away in floods saw no road closure signs

Husband of former High Sheriff swept away in floods saw no road closure signs

18 January 2021

Annie Hall died after getting out of her car, when the vehicle became stranded in floodwater in November 2019.


Food suppliers and events firms call for better access to pandemic funding

Food suppliers and events firms call for better access to pandemic funding

Food suppliers and events firms call for better access to pandemic funding

18 January 2021

A group of 18 trade associations representing food manufacturers supplying the hospitality and healthcare sectors have written to the Chancellor.


Fatal collision avoidable with hard shoulder, lorry driver tells inquest

Fatal collision avoidable with hard shoulder, lorry driver tells inquest

Fatal collision avoidable with hard shoulder, lorry driver tells inquest

18 January 2021

Jason Mercer and Alexandru Murgeanu died when a lorry crashed into their vehicles after they stopped on a stretch of the M1 in 2019.


Covid rates dropping across every region of England, analysis shows

Covid rates dropping across every region of England, analysis shows

Covid rates dropping across every region of England, analysis shows

18 January 2021

Of England’s 315 local areas, 279 have seen a fall in case rates in the seven days to January 13 compared with the previous week, PA analysis shows.


Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘answer to prayer’ as he receives Covid-19 jab

Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘answer to prayer’ as he receives Covid-19 jab

Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘answer to prayer’ as he receives Covid-19 jab

18 January 2021

The Most Reverend Justin Welby urged others to ‘show our love for each other’ by getting the vaccine when they are able.


Police release mugging CCTV after pensioner’s attacker is jailed

Police release mugging CCTV after pensioner’s attacker is jailed

Police release mugging CCTV after pensioner’s attacker is jailed

18 January 2021

Kirsty Moxon was caught on camera knocking her 89-year-old victim to the ground before running off with her handbag and walking frame.


Likelihood of severe and long Covid ‘may be established soon after infection’

Likelihood of severe and long Covid ‘may be established soon after infection’

Likelihood of severe and long Covid ‘may be established soon after infection’

18 January 2021

According to a study, people who have asymptomatic or mild disease show a robust immune response early on during infection.


Britain’s youngest terrorist can be freed from jail, says Parole Board

Britain’s youngest terrorist can be freed from jail, says Parole Board

Britain’s youngest terrorist can be freed from jail, says Parole Board

18 January 2021

At the age of just 14, he suggested beheading or using a car to kill police officers during the annual April 25 Anzac Day commemoration in Australia.


Scottish fishing companies protest against Brexit trade deal at Whitehall

Scottish fishing companies protest against Brexit trade deal at Whitehall

Scottish fishing companies protest against Brexit trade deal at Whitehall

18 January 2021

A number of hauliers were spotted lining the streets of London on Monday morning.


Johnson holds talks with business chiefs on competitiveness and Covid aftermath

Johnson holds talks with business chiefs on competitiveness and Covid aftermath

Johnson holds talks with business chiefs on competitiveness and Covid aftermath

18 January 2021

Government sources deny the new Business Council is to look at ways to turn the UK into a ‘new Singapore’ with reduced workers’ rights.


Cabinet minister says ‘something is not quite working right’ on vaccine rollout

Cabinet minister says ‘something is not quite working right’ on vaccine rollout

Cabinet minister says ‘something is not quite working right’ on vaccine rollout

18 January 2021

Therese Coffey was speaking about the Suffolk Coastal constituency.


Vaccination programme will not reduce hospital pressure for ‘many weeks to come’

Vaccination programme will not reduce hospital pressure for ‘many weeks to come’

Vaccination programme will not reduce hospital pressure for ‘many weeks to come’

18 January 2021

Prof Stephen Powis, national medical director for the NHS in England, said ‘it’s really important’ everybody sticks to social distancing guidelines.


Next consortium in the frame as bids come in for Topshop owner Arcadia

Next consortium in the frame as bids come in for Topshop owner Arcadia

Next consortium in the frame as bids come in for Topshop owner Arcadia

18 January 2021

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire collapsed into administration at the start of December.


Warning of floods, gales and snow in parts of UK amid ‘very unsettled’ spell

Warning of floods, gales and snow in parts of UK amid ‘very unsettled’ spell

Warning of floods, gales and snow in parts of UK amid ‘very unsettled’ spell

18 January 2021

An amber weather warning is in place for a large part of northern England for Tuesday and Wednesday.


Passengers face long queues as travel corridors scrapped

Passengers face long queues as travel corridors scrapped

Passengers face long queues as travel corridors scrapped

18 January 2021

Some travellers said it took more than an hour to pass through border checks at Heathrow.


PM telling MPs to abstain from Universal Credit vote is ‘pathetic’, Starmer says

PM telling MPs to abstain from Universal Credit vote is ‘pathetic’, Starmer says

PM telling MPs to abstain from Universal Credit vote is ‘pathetic’, Starmer says

18 January 2021

The Labour leader said that ‘in their heart of hearts’, Tories would back Labour’s move.


Joe Biden tasked with healing a nation as he becomes 46th US president

Joe Biden tasked with healing a nation as he becomes 46th US president

Joe Biden tasked with healing a nation as he becomes 46th US president

18 January 2021

The challenges facing the politician include the world’s highest coronavirus death toll and the economic fallout from the pandemic.


Questions for the ‘special relationship’ as Biden enters the White House

Questions for the ‘special relationship’ as Biden enters the White House

Questions for the ‘special relationship’ as Biden enters the White House

18 January 2021

For Boris Johnson the pressure is on to establish good working relations with the new occupant of the White House.


Trump’s exit marks end of turbulent chapter in the special relationship

Trump’s exit marks end of turbulent chapter in the special relationship

Trump’s exit marks end of turbulent chapter in the special relationship

18 January 2021

Donald Trump’s unpredictable and unconventional approach to diplomacy has caused headaches for UK politicians.


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