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Harry Dunn: Why did the High Court rule the suspect had diplomatic immunity?

Harry Dunn: Why did the High Court rule the suspect had diplomatic immunity?

Harry Dunn: Why did the High Court rule the suspect had diplomatic immunity?

24 November 2020

Judges ruled against the teenager’s parents on Tuesday.


Vaccines and tiers – all your questions answered

Vaccines and tiers – all your questions answered

Vaccines and tiers – all your questions answered

24 November 2020

England will return to a regional tiered system of restrictions from December 2.


Half of teens ‘unable to stop worrying’ at times during Covid-19 pandemic

Half of teens ‘unable to stop worrying’ at times during Covid-19 pandemic

Half of teens ‘unable to stop worrying’ at times during Covid-19 pandemic

24 November 2020

The majority of young people have also felt alone, worried and believe the virus will damage their future, a study found.


One in five North Sea oil companies ‘expect redundancies in 2021’

One in five North Sea oil companies ‘expect redundancies in 2021’

One in five North Sea oil companies ‘expect redundancies in 2021’

24 November 2020

A survey by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, the Fraser of Allander Institute and KPMG found half of contractors lost staff in 2020.


‘Peculiar’ Britons should stop going to work when sick, says Hancock

‘Peculiar’ Britons should stop going to work when sick, says Hancock

‘Peculiar’ Britons should stop going to work when sick, says Hancock

24 November 2020

The Health Secretary said that after the coronavirus pandemic he would like diagnostic facilities to be used for other illnesses.


Vaccine will boost economy but no-deal Brexit threatens outlook, warns Haskel

Vaccine will boost economy but no-deal Brexit threatens outlook, warns Haskel

Vaccine will boost economy but no-deal Brexit threatens outlook, warns Haskel

24 November 2020

Bank of England policymaker Jonathan Haskel said the MPC still has ‘plenty that we can do’ to help the UK economy.


Automotive industry ‘risks £55bn loss’ under WTO tariffs

Automotive industry ‘risks £55bn loss’ under WTO tariffs

Automotive industry ‘risks £55bn loss’ under WTO tariffs

24 November 2020

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urged the Government to ‘stretch every sinew’ in its Brexit trade negotiations with the EU.


Footballer Jack Grealish pleads guilty to March lockdown careless driving charge

Footballer Jack Grealish pleads guilty to March lockdown careless driving charge

Footballer Jack Grealish pleads guilty to March lockdown careless driving charge

24 November 2020

The Aston Villa and England star also admitted a separate careless driving charge in connection with an incident last month.


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

24 November 2020

At least 201 frontline health and care workers have been identified after dying with coronavirus.


Monty Don joins calls for ban on peat in compost by 2025

Monty Don joins calls for ban on peat in compost by 2025

Monty Don joins calls for ban on peat in compost by 2025

24 November 2020

Environmental groups have warned that the continuing use of peat undermines nature and climate goals.


Concern over ‘two-way ban’ on meat products moving between Ireland and UK

Concern over ‘two-way ban’ on meat products moving between Ireland and UK

Concern over ‘two-way ban’ on meat products moving between Ireland and UK

24 November 2020

Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said his department is working with the European Commission to resolve the Brexit issue.


Nearly three in five support staff have seen Covid-19 outbreaks in school – poll

Nearly three in five support staff have seen Covid-19 outbreaks in school – poll

Nearly three in five support staff have seen Covid-19 outbreaks in school – poll

24 November 2020

It comes as an academy trust was forced to overturn its decision to close schools early ahead of Christmas to safeguard staff and families.


Over 30,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths at home in England and Wales since March

Over 30,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths at home in England and Wales since March

Over 30,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths at home in England and Wales since March

24 November 2020

Nearly half of the deaths have been registered since the start of July.


‘Amazing’ nurse dies with Covid-19 after leaving Caribbean to join NHS

‘Amazing’ nurse dies with Covid-19 after leaving Caribbean to join NHS

‘Amazing’ nurse dies with Covid-19 after leaving Caribbean to join NHS

24 November 2020

Hannah Jackson moved from Dominica to ‘progress in her career and fulfil a life experience’.


Harry Dunn parents challenge diplomatic immunity ruling on ‘strong legal advice’

Harry Dunn parents challenge diplomatic immunity ruling on ‘strong legal advice’

Harry Dunn parents challenge diplomatic immunity ruling on ‘strong legal advice’

24 November 2020

High Court judges accepted the Foreign Office’s position in their decision handed down on Tuesday.


Plans to ease coronavirus restrictions for Christmas across UK being considered

Plans to ease coronavirus restrictions for Christmas across UK being considered

Plans to ease coronavirus restrictions for Christmas across UK being considered

24 November 2020

A meeting on Tuesday afternoon will bring together the UK Government and leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.


Members of Labour’s NEC stage walkout over election of veteran MP as chairwoman

Members of Labour’s NEC stage walkout over election of veteran MP as chairwoman

Members of Labour’s NEC stage walkout over election of veteran MP as chairwoman

24 November 2020

A dozen members of the NEC said the ‘longstanding protocol’ of the vice chair being elected as chair was not being followed.


Gomez singer Tom Gray claims streaming payments to artists are ‘pretty horrific’

Gomez singer Tom Gray claims streaming payments to artists are ‘pretty horrific’

Gomez singer Tom Gray claims streaming payments to artists are ‘pretty horrific’

24 November 2020

He spoke during a DCMS Committee inquiry into the effect of streaming on the music industry.


Father recovering from snakebite horror reunited with dog

Father recovering from snakebite horror reunited with dog

Father recovering from snakebite horror reunited with dog

24 November 2020

Ian Jones is blind and using a wheelchair since the incident in north-west India.


UK spent £10bn extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

UK spent £10bn extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

UK spent £10bn extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

24 November 2020

Officials paid ‘very high prices given the very unusual market conditions’, the report said.


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