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Christmas lights designed by children help spread joy as nights draw in

Christmas lights designed by children help spread joy as nights draw in

Christmas lights designed by children help spread joy as nights draw in

19 November 2020

The display has added some sparkle to Newburgh in Fife and received praise from around the world.


GCHQ emphasised image over cost in search for NCSC headquarters, report finds

GCHQ emphasised image over cost in search for NCSC headquarters, report finds

GCHQ emphasised image over cost in search for NCSC headquarters, report finds

19 November 2020

The Intelligence and Security Committee said the cost of Nova South equates to more than “£21,000 per staff member per annum”.


Proportion of students awarded first-class degrees in England continues to rise

Proportion of students awarded first-class degrees in England continues to rise

Proportion of students awarded first-class degrees in England continues to rise

19 November 2020

Grade inflation remains ‘a significant and pressing issue’ in higher education, a watchdog has warned.


The UK’s aid budget – what you need to know

The UK’s aid budget – what you need to know

The UK’s aid budget – what you need to know

19 November 2020

Boris Johnson has promised a dramatic increase in defence spending but the aid budget appears to be in the sights of ministers looking to save cash.


Minister says Scottish independence would cause greater disruption than Brexit

Minister says Scottish independence would cause greater disruption than Brexit

Minister says Scottish independence would cause greater disruption than Brexit

19 November 2020

Conservative frontbencher Graham Stuart hit out at SNP MPs.


Coleen Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy of ‘clear betrayal of trust’, court hears

Coleen Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy of ‘clear betrayal of trust’, court hears

Coleen Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy of ‘clear betrayal of trust’, court hears

19 November 2020

Mrs Vardy has denied the accusations and is suing Mrs Rooney for damages for libel.


Gamers greeted by delays and online queues as retailers struggle with PS5 demand

Gamers greeted by delays and online queues as retailers struggle with PS5 demand

Gamers greeted by delays and online queues as retailers struggle with PS5 demand

19 November 2020

The new console went on sale in the UK on Thursday.


‘Stop ignoring us’ – Covid families project message to PM on to Parliament

‘Stop ignoring us’ – Covid families project message to PM on to Parliament

‘Stop ignoring us’ – Covid families project message to PM on to Parliament

19 November 2020

They want a public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the first wave of the virus.


Man questioned after arrest over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Man questioned after arrest over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Man questioned after arrest over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

19 November 2020

It comes days before the 46th anniversary of the blasts which killed 21 people and injured 220.


Initial results from Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘encouraging’, say experts

Initial results from Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘encouraging’, say experts

Initial results from Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘encouraging’, say experts

19 November 2020

The vaccine has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56 and above.


In Pictures: Tree-mendous start to Christmas preparations

In Pictures: Tree-mendous start to Christmas preparations

In Pictures: Tree-mendous start to Christmas preparations

19 November 2020

Workers at an Oxfordshire farm are felling and bagging hundreds of spruce trees ready for the festive period.


African anti-slavery campaigner honoured with blue plaque

African anti-slavery campaigner honoured with blue plaque

African anti-slavery campaigner honoured with blue plaque

19 November 2020

Ottobah Cugoano was kidnapped in 1770 while playing with other children in a field.


Labour in turmoil as Corbyn’s allies campaign for party whip to be restored

Labour in turmoil as Corbyn’s allies campaign for party whip to be restored

Labour in turmoil as Corbyn’s allies campaign for party whip to be restored

19 November 2020

Sir Keir Starmer blocked Jeremy Corbyn from sitting as a Labour MP despite the former leader’s suspension from the party being lifted.


Co-op membership programme delivers millions to charity

Co-op membership programme delivers millions to charity

Co-op membership programme delivers millions to charity

19 November 2020

The retail giant is pledging to double its community support to £30 million next year.


Oxford vaccine produces strong response in older adults, early data suggests

Oxford vaccine produces strong response in older adults, early data suggests

Oxford vaccine produces strong response in older adults, early data suggests

19 November 2020

Early results indicate one of the groups most vulnerable to serious illness and death from Covid-19 could build immunity.


Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

19 November 2020

The Government is considering ways to allow people to spend time with family over the festive period.


Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

19 November 2020

Bristol Zoo Gardens put four choices to a public poll.


Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

19 November 2020

An analysis by the TUC showed that 59,000 workers aged 16 to 24 lost their jobs between July and September.


Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

19 November 2020

It came as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said there was ‘a chance’ of some spectators being allowed into venues by Christmas.


Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

19 November 2020

The group said full-year revenues at Royal Mail could now be between £380 million to £580 million higher year-on-year.


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