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MPs encourage Boris Johnson to visit Coronation Street to mark show’s 60 years

MPs encourage Boris Johnson to visit Coronation Street to mark show’s 60 years

MPs encourage Boris Johnson to visit Coronation Street to mark show’s 60 years

02 December 2020

Labour’s Tracy Brabin played Tricia Armstrong on the show between 1994 and 1997.


Robin Swann: NI faces ‘long and difficult’ path to Covid recovery

Robin Swann: NI faces ‘long and difficult’ path to Covid recovery

Robin Swann: NI faces ‘long and difficult’ path to Covid recovery

02 December 2020

The first jabs are expected to take place next week, the Health Minister said.


UK and Scotland urged to show ‘global leadership’ with North Sea production cuts

UK and Scotland urged to show ‘global leadership’ with North Sea production cuts

UK and Scotland urged to show ‘global leadership’ with North Sea production cuts

02 December 2020

The IPPR think tank said there should be a ‘long-term plan’ developed by both governments to transition away from oil and gas.


Probe finds evidence ‘do not resuscitate orders’ were used without consent

Probe finds evidence ‘do not resuscitate orders’ were used without consent

Probe finds evidence ‘do not resuscitate orders’ were used without consent

02 December 2020

An investigation by the Care Quality Commission found medics may have imposed blanket orders on vulnerable groups at the start of the pandemic.


Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

02 December 2020

A figurine of the Star Wars character, who was played by late actor Dave Prowse, has been put on the plinth where an Edward Colston statue once stood.


Most care home residents will need to wait for new Covid-19 jab, says NHS chief

Most care home residents will need to wait for new Covid-19 jab, says NHS chief

Most care home residents will need to wait for new Covid-19 jab, says NHS chief

02 December 2020

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.


Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

02 December 2020

The 73-year-old attended a gathering in Hyde Park, London, on May 16.


Centre will vaccinate 1,300 healthcare workers a day

Centre will vaccinate 1,300 healthcare workers a day

Centre will vaccinate 1,300 healthcare workers a day

02 December 2020

The facility at the Ulster Hospital is one of seven mass vaccination centres across Northern Ireland.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

02 December 2020

Boston, Medway and Maidstone have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.


Social distancing and face masks for ‘foreseeable future’ despite vaccine

Social distancing and face masks for ‘foreseeable future’ despite vaccine

Social distancing and face masks for ‘foreseeable future’ despite vaccine

02 December 2020

Wales’ chief medical officer urged people to continue following measures to reduce the spread of the virus.


Anti-vaccine disinformation greatest risk to Covid-19 jab, MP warns

Anti-vaccine disinformation greatest risk to Covid-19 jab, MP warns

Anti-vaccine disinformation greatest risk to Covid-19 jab, MP warns

02 December 2020

Damian Collins suggested there should be international rules to keep an eye on how tech giants ‘behave’.


Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

02 December 2020

Michel Barnier briefs EU ambassadors on the negotiations amid little signs of progress as time runs out.


Lady Tina Green to pay £50m early into Arcadia pension scheme amid shortfall

Lady Tina Green to pay £50m early into Arcadia pension scheme amid shortfall

Lady Tina Green to pay £50m early into Arcadia pension scheme amid shortfall

02 December 2020

Last year, Lady Green, who is married Sir Philip Green, promised to pump £100 million into the company’s pensions scheme.


Vaccine protection ‘seven days after second dose’

Vaccine protection ‘seven days after second dose’

Vaccine protection ‘seven days after second dose’

02 December 2020

But people will receive some level of protection after the first dose.


Government rejects plea to ban night flights amid noise complaints

Government rejects plea to ban night flights amid noise complaints

Government rejects plea to ban night flights amid noise complaints

02 December 2020

Existing limits on night flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted will be preserved until at least October 2024 under new plans.


Patients not told of HIV diagnoses for two months, Infected Blood Inquiry told

Patients not told of HIV diagnoses for two months, Infected Blood Inquiry told

Patients not told of HIV diagnoses for two months, Infected Blood Inquiry told

02 December 2020

In October 1984, Professor Christopher Ludlam discovered 16 haemophiliac patients had developed antibodies to HTLV-III, the previous name for HIV.


Welsh care home residents unlikely to get Covid-19 vaccine

Welsh care home residents unlikely to get Covid-19 vaccine

Welsh care home residents unlikely to get Covid-19 vaccine

02 December 2020

Problems with transportation and storage of the Pfizer vaccine meant it was difficult to vaccinate care home residents, the Welsh Government has said


Report: Digital technology has ‘central role to play’ in reaching net zero

Report: Digital technology has ‘central role to play’ in reaching net zero

Report: Digital technology has ‘central role to play’ in reaching net zero

02 December 2020

Smart meters, supercomputers, weather modelling and AI could help reach the 2030 net zero emission goal.


‘Light touch’ approach to GB-NI customs checks, MPs told

‘Light touch’ approach to GB-NI customs checks, MPs told

‘Light touch’ approach to GB-NI customs checks, MPs told

02 December 2020

Northern Ireland will apply EU customs rules at its ports when the Brexit transition period ends next month.


Downing Street stokes speculation about new year Cabinet reshuffle

Downing Street stokes speculation about new year Cabinet reshuffle

Downing Street stokes speculation about new year Cabinet reshuffle

02 December 2020

Boris Johnson’s press secretary said the PM has no plans to change his top team ‘just now’.


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