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UK should not go for Brexit deal at any price, says Sunak

UK should not go for Brexit deal at any price, says Sunak

UK should not go for Brexit deal at any price, says Sunak

22 November 2020

The Chancellor said the UK had been ‘reasonable, consistent and transparent’ during Brexit talks.


Christmas will not be normal despite lockdown ending next month, Sunak warns

Christmas will not be normal despite lockdown ending next month, Sunak warns

Christmas will not be normal despite lockdown ending next month, Sunak warns

22 November 2020

The ‘winter Covid plan’ for England is set to be laid out by the Prime Minister on Monday.


Grieving Covid families warn others against reuniting for Christmas

Grieving Covid families warn others against reuniting for Christmas

Grieving Covid families warn others against reuniting for Christmas

22 November 2020

‘I just wouldn’t risk it for the sake of a dinner,’ one woman said.


Free train travel for domestic abuse survivors extended

Free train travel for domestic abuse survivors extended

Free train travel for domestic abuse survivors extended

22 November 2020

Some 836 people – including 210 children – have been given free travel to refuge accommodation since April.


Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

Halfords wheels out temporary jobs amid big demand for bikes

22 November 2020

Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for deliveries of new bikes, Halfords reveals.


Majority of schools serving poorest pupils lack laptops for study at home – poll

Majority of schools serving poorest pupils lack laptops for study at home – poll

Majority of schools serving poorest pupils lack laptops for study at home – poll

22 November 2020

Three in four school leaders do not have enough digital devices and internet access to ensure all self-isolating students can continue learning.


Fire crews at serious risk from chemicals emitted during blazes, study finds

Fire crews at serious risk from chemicals emitted during blazes, study finds

Fire crews at serious risk from chemicals emitted during blazes, study finds

22 November 2020

The research is a crucial first step to proving the link between firefighting, toxic contaminants and cancer, the FBU said.


Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers

Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers

Warning over shortage of skilled railway workers

22 November 2020

Around 15,000 workers could be due to retire from the rail industry by 2025, research estimated.


Union issues warning to Tory MPs over public-sector pay

Union issues warning to Tory MPs over public-sector pay

Union issues warning to Tory MPs over public-sector pay

22 November 2020

There has been speculation the Chancellor will announce a salary freeze in his comprehensive spending review.


Half of young women and girls harassed in the street over summer – survey

Half of young women and girls harassed in the street over summer – survey

Half of young women and girls harassed in the street over summer – survey

22 November 2020

Fearful parents are asking their daughters not to go out after dark or walk home alone after a certain time, girls’ rights organisations said.


Search to resume for two crew after fishing boat sinks off coast of East Sussex

Search to resume for two crew after fishing boat sinks off coast of East Sussex

Search to resume for two crew after fishing boat sinks off coast of East Sussex

22 November 2020

One man was pulled from the water after he was found clinging to a lifebuoy.


‘Large disturbance’ leaves six injured in Cardiff

‘Large disturbance’ leaves six injured in Cardiff

‘Large disturbance’ leaves six injured in Cardiff

22 November 2020

Police said one person is seriously ill with head injuries.


What the papers say – November 22

What the papers say – November 22

What the papers say – November 22

22 November 2020

The Winter Covid Plan makes headlines on Sunday.


Covid: What could the new tier system look like?

Covid: What could the new tier system look like?

Covid: What could the new tier system look like?

22 November 2020

Downing Street has said this is expected to come into force when the national lockdown ends on December 2.


England to enter strengthened three-tier system when lockdown ends

England to enter strengthened three-tier system when lockdown ends

England to enter strengthened three-tier system when lockdown ends

22 November 2020

The Cabinet is expected to discuss and sign off the plan on Sunday before Mr Johnson announces it to Parliament the following day.


Sunak to spend big, but warns high borrowing cannot go on ‘indefinitely’

Sunak to spend big, but warns high borrowing cannot go on ‘indefinitely’

Sunak to spend big, but warns high borrowing cannot go on ‘indefinitely’

21 November 2020

The Treasury said that the NHS will get £1 billion to address backlogs by catching up on checks, scans and operations that were delayed by Covid-19.


Archbishop of Canterbury to take a sabbatical in 2021 for ‘spiritual renewal’

Archbishop of Canterbury to take a sabbatical in 2021 for ‘spiritual renewal’

Archbishop of Canterbury to take a sabbatical in 2021 for ‘spiritual renewal’

21 November 2020

Lambeth Palace said it was ‘normal practice’ for archbishops to take time off from official duties, and that Mr Welby would use the time to study.


Legal challenge launched over ‘unlawful’ Government Covid appointments

Legal challenge launched over ‘unlawful’ Government Covid appointments

Legal challenge launched over ‘unlawful’ Government Covid appointments

21 November 2020

Mr Maughan said that the organisation will publish the full court documents on Sunday.


Senior Tory backbenchers prepare to resist Johnson’s coronavirus restrictions

Senior Tory backbenchers prepare to resist Johnson’s coronavirus restrictions

Senior Tory backbenchers prepare to resist Johnson’s coronavirus restrictions

21 November 2020

Mr Johnson has promised a House of Commons vote on his plans to replace the lockdown with a local, tiered approach.


Hundreds attend coronavirus testing pilot in Merthyr Tydfil

Hundreds attend coronavirus testing pilot in Merthyr Tydfil

Hundreds attend coronavirus testing pilot in Merthyr Tydfil

21 November 2020

Rapid Covid-19 tests are available for everyone, including those without symptoms.


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