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GCHQ tackling anti-vaccine disinformation linked to Russia – report

GCHQ tackling anti-vaccine disinformation linked to Russia – report

GCHQ tackling anti-vaccine disinformation linked to Russia – report

09 November 2020

The UK spy agency is reportedly targeting state-linked attempts to spread content designed to undermine trust in vaccine research.


UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 65,000

UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 65,000

UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 65,000

09 November 2020

There were more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths in England between October 24 and November 7.


Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour cancelled for first time in a decade

Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour cancelled for first time in a decade

Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour cancelled for first time in a decade

09 November 2020

The annual Chrismas tour has been cancelled due to the ongoing health crisis.


Think tank challenges Farage’s new party name

Think tank challenges Farage’s new party name

Think tank challenges Farage’s new party name

09 November 2020

Nigel Farage wants to change the Brexit Party’s name to Reform UK as it transforms into an anti-lockdown movement.


Johnson won’t back down on controversial Brexit Bill, Cabinet minister indicates

Johnson won’t back down on controversial Brexit Bill, Cabinet minister indicates

Johnson won’t back down on controversial Brexit Bill, Cabinet minister indicates

09 November 2020

The House of Lords is expected to vote on the UK Internal Market Bill on Monday.


Funerals firm Dignity suggests trade could slow after Covid

Funerals firm Dignity suggests trade could slow after Covid

Funerals firm Dignity suggests trade could slow after Covid

09 November 2020

The company said it could not provide guidance but that business might slow over the next two years.


First passengers try Hyperloop in Nevada desert

First passengers try Hyperloop in Nevada desert

First passengers try Hyperloop in Nevada desert

09 November 2020

Footage showed the pod carrying the passengers taking around 15 seconds to complete the test.


Joe Biden gets to work as defeated Donald Trump refuses to concede election

Joe Biden gets to work as defeated Donald Trump refuses to concede election

Joe Biden gets to work as defeated Donald Trump refuses to concede election

09 November 2020

The Democrat will seek to rejoin the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organisation, according to reports.


Slow-living animal species could be disease reservoirs – study

Slow-living animal species could be disease reservoirs – study

Slow-living animal species could be disease reservoirs – study

09 November 2020

Some species live fast and die young, while others conserve more energy for survival, researchers say.


What the papers say – November 9

What the papers say – November 9

What the papers say – November 9

09 November 2020

The battle between Joe Biden and Donald Trump continues to lead many of the nation’s papers.


Half of UK coronavirus cases not being identified, expert claims

Half of UK coronavirus cases not being identified, expert claims

Half of UK coronavirus cases not being identified, expert claims

09 November 2020

A prominent epidemiologist says this means the virus cannot be controlled effectively.


PM to pursue controversial Brexit bill despite Joe Biden warning

PM to pursue controversial Brexit bill despite Joe Biden warning

PM to pursue controversial Brexit bill despite Joe Biden warning

09 November 2020

The president-elect has warned the Good Friday agreement cannot be ‘a casualty of Brexit’.


Record number of stem cell donors apply after Ex On The Beach star plea

Record number of stem cell donors apply after Ex On The Beach star plea

Record number of stem cell donors apply after Ex On The Beach star plea

09 November 2020

Ashley Cain made the appeal after daughter Azaylia Diamond was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia.


Harry Dunn’s mother speaks of ‘renewed hope’ for justice from Joe Biden

Harry Dunn’s mother speaks of ‘renewed hope’ for justice from Joe Biden

Harry Dunn’s mother speaks of ‘renewed hope’ for justice from Joe Biden

08 November 2020

Charlotte Charles said the new US president-elect had a ‘far deeper understanding of our pain and our suffering’.


UK could struggle for relevance during Biden presidency, Nick Clegg warns

UK could struggle for relevance during Biden presidency, Nick Clegg warns

UK could struggle for relevance during Biden presidency, Nick Clegg warns

08 November 2020

The former deputy prime minister said Brexit would make the UK a less desirable ally for the US president-elect.


Harry and Meghan visit Los Angeles National Cemetery to mark Remembrance Sunday

Harry and Meghan visit Los Angeles National Cemetery to mark Remembrance Sunday

Harry and Meghan visit Los Angeles National Cemetery to mark Remembrance Sunday

08 November 2020

The couple laid flowers Meghan picked from their garden.


Joe Biden congratulated by ex-president as No 10 waits on call

Joe Biden congratulated by ex-president as No 10 waits on call

Joe Biden congratulated by ex-president as No 10 waits on call

08 November 2020

Boris Johnson has looked to woo the incoming White House administration as the UK vies for a trade deal with the US.


Former sports minister calls for compromise on outdoor sports ban

Former sports minister calls for compromise on outdoor sports ban

Former sports minister calls for compromise on outdoor sports ban

08 November 2020

The rules have been widely criticised.


Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks’ wisdom was without equal, says Charles

Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks’ wisdom was without equal, says Charles

Former chief rabbi Lord Sacks’ wisdom was without equal, says Charles

08 November 2020

Lord Sacks served as the chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years.


British 18-year-old wins gold at Rubik’s Cube world event for share of $30,000

British 18-year-old wins gold at Rubik’s Cube world event for share of $30,000

British 18-year-old wins gold at Rubik’s Cube world event for share of $30,000

08 November 2020

Chris Mills won the rescramble event in just 17.6 seconds.


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