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A limited number of people – including armed forces veterans and royals – will be permitted to attend.

But a row between local leaders and Whitehall means Greater Manchester has not yet seen the harshest level of restrictions imposed.

Some 89,874 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to October 7.

The test can differentiate Sars-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, from negative clinical samples.

Dan Carden said the legislation sets ‘dangerous new precedents’ on the rule of law and civil liberties.

Hundreds of well-wishers lined the harbour walls as the warship arrived back at Portsmouth Naval Base.

The Commons Leader insisted the parliamentary estate has been made ‘Covid-safe’.

Labour’s Mark Drakeford is calling for measures at the border between England and Wales to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.

Older people have been left frightened, depressed and alone as they struggle to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, Age UK said.

The First Minister added that issuing fines to people who breach the rules will be ‘the last resort, not the first resort’.

Recent data shows that theft claims have increased by 20% in each of the last four years.

Ministers are holding a series of talks with MPs from the regions affected by the changes ahead of Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s statement to MPs.

The regulator said it is concerned that the operator may provide higher connection quotes than necessary to some customers.

The head of state – joined by her grandson the Duke of Cambridge – visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory near Salisbury.

Ealing and Richmond are currently recording the highest rates in the capital.

Fighters from the Royal Norwegian Air Force initially identified the two Russian Tu-160 Blackjacks on Wednesday morning before they headed south.

The Fulham Shore, which also runs The Real Greek chain, told investors it is ‘well positioned’ to benefit from structural changes to the sector.

MPs are being briefed on the changes that will affect their areas in response to rising coronavirus cases.

The areas are under pressure to accept the controls set out for ‘very high’ risk areas, which would see bars, gyms and betting shops forced to close.

The JustGiving page, set up in the wake of the A40 collision on Monday, will donate money to Josh Powell and his infant daughter.