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UK records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since outbreak began

UK records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since outbreak began

UK records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since outbreak began

19 January 2021

An expert warned there would likely be ‘several more record-breaking days’ ahead.


Thomas Markle witness statement in full

Thomas Markle witness statement in full

Thomas Markle witness statement in full

19 January 2021

The Duchess of Sussex is taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Ltd over a letter she wrote to her father.


UK and Japan co-developing technologies to safely decommission old nuclear sites

UK and Japan co-developing technologies to safely decommission old nuclear sites

UK and Japan co-developing technologies to safely decommission old nuclear sites

19 January 2021

The Sellafield site in Cumbria and the Fukushima Dai-ichi reactors in Japan will benefit from the project.


Wales could receive larger share of vaccines due to older population – Drakeford

Wales could receive larger share of vaccines due to older population – Drakeford

Wales could receive larger share of vaccines due to older population – Drakeford

19 January 2021

First Minister Mark Drakeford said Wales’ higher proportion of older people had been discussed with other UK countries.


Sarwar looks to be ‘symbol of hope’ for BAME people

Sarwar looks to be ‘symbol of hope’ for BAME people

Sarwar looks to be ‘symbol of hope’ for BAME people

19 January 2021

The Scottish Labour leadership candidate said racist abuse spurs him on because he is ‘not willing to let these people win’.


Meghan’s letter to father signalled end of our relationship, Thomas Markle says

Meghan’s letter to father signalled end of our relationship, Thomas Markle says

Meghan’s letter to father signalled end of our relationship, Thomas Markle says

19 January 2021

The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over articles which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter.


Brandon Lewis acting like ’emperor with no clothes’ on NI protocol – DUP

Brandon Lewis acting like ’emperor with no clothes’ on NI protocol – DUP

Brandon Lewis acting like ’emperor with no clothes’ on NI protocol – DUP

19 January 2021

DUP agriculture minister Edwin Poots criticised the NI Secretary for his ongoing insistence that Brexit had not created GB/NI economic barriers.


Clydach murders: Forensic review to be carried out

Clydach murders: Forensic review to be carried out

Clydach murders: Forensic review to be carried out

19 January 2021

Mandy Power, 34, her mother Doris Dawson, 80, and her daughters Katie and Emily were found dead by firefighters at their home near Swansea in 1999.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

19 January 2021

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.


Watchdog calls for greater oversight of algorithms

Watchdog calls for greater oversight of algorithms

Watchdog calls for greater oversight of algorithms

19 January 2021

The Competition and Markets Authority has warned that algorithms used by private firms could harm consumers if misused.


Care homes must remain priority as vaccine rollout expands, Government told

Care homes must remain priority as vaccine rollout expands, Government told

Care homes must remain priority as vaccine rollout expands, Government told

19 January 2021

According to the Prime Minister, half of elderly residents have received at least one dose.


Roxanne Pallett wins fight over legal costs after phone-hacking settlement

Roxanne Pallett wins fight over legal costs after phone-hacking settlement

Roxanne Pallett wins fight over legal costs after phone-hacking settlement

19 January 2021

Roxanne Pallett had agreed a £99,500 settlement with Mirror Group Newspapers late in 2020, a High Court judge heard


Missed opportunities over rehabilitating young adult prisoners – report

Missed opportunities over rehabilitating young adult prisoners – report

Missed opportunities over rehabilitating young adult prisoners – report

19 January 2021

The findings were published by chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor on Wednesday.


Life in lockdown: How to look after your mental health

Life in lockdown: How to look after your mental health

Life in lockdown: How to look after your mental health

19 January 2021

A doctor shares his tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing while living under pandemic restrictions.


Emergency services had fears of ‘marauding terrorist’ amid Manchester explosion

Emergency services had fears of ‘marauding terrorist’ amid Manchester explosion

Emergency services had fears of ‘marauding terrorist’ amid Manchester explosion

19 January 2021

The inquiry, which began last September, heard that there had been ‘reports of a shooting’ as well as an explosion.


Lockdown measures extended until mid-February in Scotland – Sturgeon

Lockdown measures extended until mid-February in Scotland – Sturgeon

Lockdown measures extended until mid-February in Scotland – Sturgeon

19 January 2021

The First Minister outlined the change to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.


US lawyers lodge appeal against block on Julian Assange’s extradition

US lawyers lodge appeal against block on Julian Assange’s extradition

US lawyers lodge appeal against block on Julian Assange’s extradition

19 January 2021

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled against extradition, citing the suicide risk for the WikiLeaks founder.


Racecourse vaccination centre to shut for day to allow horse racing to continue

Racecourse vaccination centre to shut for day to allow horse racing to continue

Racecourse vaccination centre to shut for day to allow horse racing to continue

19 January 2021

Newbury Racecourse provides up to 1,500 jabs per day.


Door open to talks with EU on visa arrangements for musicians, minister says

Door open to talks with EU on visa arrangements for musicians, minister says

Door open to talks with EU on visa arrangements for musicians, minister says

19 January 2021

Culture minister Caroline Dinenage said the Government is willing to discuss the issue again.


MGM Resorts ditches plan for £8bn takeover of Ladbrokes owner

MGM Resorts ditches plan for £8bn takeover of Ladbrokes owner

MGM Resorts ditches plan for £8bn takeover of Ladbrokes owner

19 January 2021

Entain rejected MGM’s approach earlier this month.


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