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New fines for not self-isolating come into force

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

New fines for not self-isolating come into force

27 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government will ‘not hesitate’ to introduce further measures if case numbers continue to rise.


Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

Students told to ‘do the right thing’ with lockdown branded ‘false imprisonment’

27 September 2020

A university boss said students could not be prevented from leaving their accommodation but that they were expected to self-isolate.


Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

Frontline staff promised ‘uninterrupted supply’ of PPE for winter

27 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted it had been a ‘massive challenge’ to meet demand earlier in the pandemic.


Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

Land artist creates 500th design on Somerset beach

27 September 2020

Simon Beck uses sand and snow to create intricate geometrical artworks.


Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

Ministers under pressure to review ‘hard’ 10pm hospitality curfew

27 September 2020

The British Beer and Pub Association said there should be more flexibility on closing times to allow customers to stagger their exits.


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

27 September 2020

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.


More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

More than 10 million download NHS Covid app since launch

27 September 2020

QR codes allow contact tracers to reach multiple people if an outbreak is identified in a venue.


PM pledges to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030

PM pledges to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030

PM pledges to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030

27 September 2020

Boris Johnson will sign the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature at a UN event on Monday, agreeing to deliver ambitious biodiversity targets.


Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey: I will be voice of UK’s nine million carers

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey: I will be voice of UK’s nine million carers

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey: I will be voice of UK’s nine million carers

27 September 2020

The former Cabinet minister is also expected to acknowledge the party’s ‘deeply disappointing’ performance in the last three general elections.


False imprisonment claims made by Manchester students in lockdown

False imprisonment claims made by Manchester students in lockdown

False imprisonment claims made by Manchester students in lockdown

27 September 2020

Students described being scared and confused as their accommodation was locked down on Friday after 127 people tested positive for coronavirus.


Arrest made in murder probe as tributes paid to ‘extraordinary Sgt Ratana’

Arrest made in murder probe as tributes paid to ‘extraordinary Sgt Ratana’

Arrest made in murder probe as tributes paid to ‘extraordinary Sgt Ratana’

27 September 2020

The officer was shot by a handcuffed suspect in the early hours of Friday.


Three more areas of Wales placed into local lockdown

Three more areas of Wales placed into local lockdown

Three more areas of Wales placed into local lockdown

27 September 2020

Neath Port Talbot, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan will be covered by new restrictions.


Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

27 September 2020

Professor Mark Woolhouse said strict measures quickly reduce transmission but do not make the virus go away.


Rugby club falls silent to remember police officer and ‘role model’ Matt Ratana

Rugby club falls silent to remember police officer and ‘role model’ Matt Ratana

Rugby club falls silent to remember police officer and ‘role model’ Matt Ratana

27 September 2020

Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick earlier laid a wreath at the National Police Memorial in central London.


Actor Laurence Fox launching political party to ‘reclaim values’

Actor Laurence Fox launching political party to ‘reclaim values’

Actor Laurence Fox launching political party to ‘reclaim values’

27 September 2020

The former Lewis star tweeted that his new party would ‘change everything… with love, reason and understanding’.


Charles: Croydon police shooting ‘heartbreaking’ reminder of risks officers face

Charles: Croydon police shooting ‘heartbreaking’ reminder of risks officers face

Charles: Croydon police shooting ‘heartbreaking’ reminder of risks officers face

27 September 2020

The annual service comes just days after the killing of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana.


Mencap marathon runners show what people with a learning disability can achieve

Mencap marathon runners show what people with a learning disability can achieve

Mencap marathon runners show what people with a learning disability can achieve

27 September 2020

Ten runners with learning disabilities are among 300 people raising funds for the London Marathon’s charity of the year.


Follow rules and students will be home for Christmas, Government urges

Follow rules and students will be home for Christmas, Government urges

Follow rules and students will be home for Christmas, Government urges

27 September 2020

Labour has asked the Education Secretary to ‘ensure that every student has access to testing to allow a safe journey home’ for Christmas.


Shot police sergeant epitomised officers’ work to protect others, says Met chief

Shot police sergeant epitomised officers’ work to protect others, says Met chief

Shot police sergeant epitomised officers’ work to protect others, says Met chief

27 September 2020

Silent tributes have been paid to Sergeant Matt Ratana by members of the rugby club in East Grinstead where he was head coach.


Scottish Education Secretary urges students to stay in accommodation

Scottish Education Secretary urges students to stay in accommodation

Scottish Education Secretary urges students to stay in accommodation

27 September 2020

John Swinney’s comments come as reports suggest students are leaving halls of residence to return home.


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