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Late-night executive meeting resumes amid NI lockdown expectation

Late-night executive meeting resumes amid NI lockdown expectation

Late-night executive meeting resumes amid NI lockdown expectation

13 October 2020

Northern Ireland could be facing a four-week period of wide-ranging Covid-19 restrictions.


Apple announces new HomePod mini smart speaker

Apple announces new HomePod mini smart speaker

Apple announces new HomePod mini smart speaker

13 October 2020

The £99 smart speaker is a new rival to Amazon’s Echo range.


The iPhone gets 5G: Why is it important?

The iPhone gets 5G: Why is it important?

The iPhone gets 5G: Why is it important?

13 October 2020

The iPhone 12 range will be the first Apple phones to carry the mobile technology.


First Poseidon jet lands at RAF Lossiemouth

First Poseidon jet lands at RAF Lossiemouth

First Poseidon jet lands at RAF Lossiemouth

13 October 2020

It is the first of nine aircraft which will be at the Moray base.


MP learns of friend’s Covid-19 death shortly before making Commons speech

MP learns of friend’s Covid-19 death shortly before making Commons speech

MP learns of friend’s Covid-19 death shortly before making Commons speech

13 October 2020

Andrea Jenkyns’s voice cracked with emotion as she started to speak about the Fisheries Bill.


Apple declares ‘new era’ as it unveils four 5G-powered iPhone 12 devices

Apple declares ‘new era’ as it unveils four 5G-powered iPhone 12 devices

Apple declares ‘new era’ as it unveils four 5G-powered iPhone 12 devices

13 October 2020

Tim Cook said the new phones were the start of a “new generation” of iPhone products.


Patients reveal what it is like to have long Covid in new study

Patients reveal what it is like to have long Covid in new study

Patients reveal what it is like to have long Covid in new study

13 October 2020

One woman told researchers she had to take breaks while peeling vegetables due to fatigue.


Herd immunity ‘critical’ in long term to end pandemic, health expert says

Herd immunity ‘critical’ in long term to end pandemic, health expert says

Herd immunity ‘critical’ in long term to end pandemic, health expert says

13 October 2020

It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said herd immunity is a ‘flawed goal’ without a vaccine.


Late night discussions for Executive over response to rising coronavirus cases

Late night discussions for Executive over response to rising coronavirus cases

Late night discussions for Executive over response to rising coronavirus cases

13 October 2020

First Minister Arlene Foster said ministers have ‘huge’ decisions to make, which are not easy.


Prime Minister suffers major Tory backbench rebellion over 10pm curfew

Prime Minister suffers major Tory backbench rebellion over 10pm curfew

Prime Minister suffers major Tory backbench rebellion over 10pm curfew

13 October 2020

A group of backbench Conservatives forced a division to register their disapproval over the curfew affecting pubs and restaurants in England.


Camilla’s praise for fierce young boxers as she tours gym

Camilla’s praise for fierce young boxers as she tours gym

Camilla’s praise for fierce young boxers as she tours gym

13 October 2020

The duchess carried out engagements in Brixton, south London.


Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

Ex-British Army chief urges public to support veterans with Tommy Club

13 October 2020

The club will see its supporters rise through bronze, silver and gold ranks by fundraising for military veterans.


Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

Labour frontbencher tests positive for coronavirus

13 October 2020

Chris Matheson said he fell ill on Saturday and subsequently tested positive.


Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

Ten patients test positive for Covid-19 at Swansea hospital

13 October 2020

The health board said its other hospital in Swansea, Singleton Hospital, had seen nine members of maternity staff test positive for Covid-19.


Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

Watch: Medical detection dogs trained to sniff Covid-19

13 October 2020

The specially trained police dogs are to be trialled at ports in Bahrain.


Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

Tory MP resigns as ministerial aide with blast at PM’s coronavirus approach

13 October 2020

Chris Green said ‘I believe that there are better alternatives to the Government’s approach’.


Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

Covid-19 app updated after confusion around ‘phantom alert’

13 October 2020

The alert warned people of ‘possible Covid-19 exposure’ but would disappear once tapped.


‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

‘Concerning’ rise in Covid fatalities as UK sees highest daily deaths since June

13 October 2020

The Government said a further 143 people had died as of Tuesday.


Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

Starmer calls for short national lockdown to stop ‘sleepwalk into bleak winter’

13 October 2020

The Labour leader said ‘another course is needed’ as he called for a ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown in England.


Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

Unions demand extension to visa renewal scheme for international health workers

13 October 2020

In a joint letter to the Home Secretary, health and care unions asked for the system to be extended as a ‘matter of urgency’.


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