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Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

23 November 2020

South-east England is currently recording the highest rates.


More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

23 November 2020

The research prompted the largest public response ever seen by Ipsos MORI.


Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

23 November 2020

An investigation by Which? found 85% of products it tracked could be found cheaper or the same price in the six months before.


Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

23 November 2020

The next phase of work in the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme is under way.


MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

23 November 2020

Latest misinformation concern turns to ‘anti-vax’ movement over fears it could jeopardise progress.


Vaccine volunteers describe special feeling as Oxford reports positive data

Vaccine volunteers describe special feeling as Oxford reports positive data

Vaccine volunteers describe special feeling as Oxford reports positive data

23 November 2020

Sarah Hurst and Jack Sommers paid tribute to the scientists and researchers involved in the AstraZeneca and Oxford University trial.


Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

23 November 2020

More than half of older people are worried they will not see their loved ones over the festive period, Age UK said.


PM reminds officials ‘no place for bullying’ in wake of Priti Patel probe

PM reminds officials ‘no place for bullying’ in wake of Priti Patel probe

PM reminds officials ‘no place for bullying’ in wake of Priti Patel probe

23 November 2020

An investigation into the Home Secretary found she had shouted and sworn at staff in behaviour that amounted to bullying.


Shamima Begum’s return would create ‘significant’ risks, Supreme Court hears

Shamima Begum’s return would create ‘significant’ risks, Supreme Court hears

Shamima Begum’s return would create ‘significant’ risks, Supreme Court hears

23 November 2020

Ms Begum, who has been deprived of British citizenship, is currently in the al-Roj camp in northern Syria.


Replacement bicycle appears in front of Banksy artwork

Replacement bicycle appears in front of Banksy artwork

Replacement bicycle appears in front of Banksy artwork

23 November 2020

The original bike disappeared without a trace over the weekend.


British vaccine raises hopes of an end to Covid-19 pandemic

British vaccine raises hopes of an end to Covid-19 pandemic

British vaccine raises hopes of an end to Covid-19 pandemic

23 November 2020

The Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine is up to 90% effective and may be able to prevent onward transmission of coronavirus.


Snapchat takes on TikTok with new Spotlight feature

Snapchat takes on TikTok with new Spotlight feature

Snapchat takes on TikTok with new Spotlight feature

23 November 2020

The new section of the Snapchat app will showcase the most creative user-generated videos on the platform for all to see.


UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

23 November 2020

Talks have resumed following the coronavirus case which disrupted negotiations last week.


Scotland poised to introduce ‘world-leading’ period products legislation

Scotland poised to introduce ‘world-leading’ period products legislation

Scotland poised to introduce ‘world-leading’ period products legislation

23 November 2020

The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill will introduce a legal right of free access to items such as tampons in public buildings.


Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog

Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog

Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog

23 November 2020

Eliza Reinhardt has gained thousands of fans for her pictures with three-year-old Finn.


UK heading for double-dip recession, early data shows

UK heading for double-dip recession, early data shows

UK heading for double-dip recession, early data shows

23 November 2020

The closely-followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite PMI data showed a reading of 47.4 so far in November.


Oxford scientists make high-fiving gifs to celebrate vaccine findings

Oxford scientists make high-fiving gifs to celebrate vaccine findings

Oxford scientists make high-fiving gifs to celebrate vaccine findings

23 November 2020

The AstraZeneca and Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine may be up to 90% effective.


Raab promises to defend rights of Hongkongers and urges China to change course

Raab promises to defend rights of Hongkongers and urges China to change course

Raab promises to defend rights of Hongkongers and urges China to change course

23 November 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was ‘not too late’ for Beijing to alter its approach to Hong Kong.


Covid controls will be needed through the winter, warns Hancock

Covid controls will be needed through the winter, warns Hancock

Covid controls will be needed through the winter, warns Hancock

23 November 2020

The Health Secretary says reopening shops in England under new tiered system will have a ‘big positive effect’ on the economy.


Cineworld seals debt lifeline to ride through closures

Cineworld seals debt lifeline to ride through closures

Cineworld seals debt lifeline to ride through closures

23 November 2020

The group has secured more than £550 million in liquidity to help it after shutting its UK and US cinema sites.


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