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Swann likely to request more restrictions ahead of hospitality sector reopening

Swann likely to request more restrictions ahead of hospitality sector reopening

Swann likely to request more restrictions ahead of hospitality sector reopening

15 November 2020

Stormont’s health minister said case numbers and hospital admissions rates had not fallen as much as he would have liked.


Government committed to ‘openness and transparency’ in Covid-19 data – ONS head

Government committed to ‘openness and transparency’ in Covid-19 data – ONS head

Government committed to ‘openness and transparency’ in Covid-19 data – ONS head

15 November 2020

Professor Sir Ian Diamond said his colleagues at the ONS were embedded into the ‘heart’ of Government.


Des O’Connor, entertainer who ‘shared the laughs’, dies days after fall

Des O’Connor, entertainer who ‘shared the laughs’, dies days after fall

Des O’Connor, entertainer who ‘shared the laughs’, dies days after fall

15 November 2020

The TV personality appeared on shows like Today With Des And Mel and Des O’Connor Tonight.


Lord Frost: Brexit trade deal may not be agreed before end of transition

Lord Frost: Brexit trade deal may not be agreed before end of transition

Lord Frost: Brexit trade deal may not be agreed before end of transition

15 November 2020

However, Lord Foster says he and his team are working hard for an agreement.


Brexit negotiations unaffected by exit of Cummings, minister says

Brexit negotiations unaffected by exit of Cummings, minister says

Brexit negotiations unaffected by exit of Cummings, minister says

15 November 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted talks with the EU on a future trade deal would not be affected.


6,000 UK participants sought for Covid-19 final-stage vaccine trial

6,000 UK participants sought for Covid-19 final-stage vaccine trial

6,000 UK participants sought for Covid-19 final-stage vaccine trial

15 November 2020

Scientists at Johnson and Johnson-owned company Janssen aim to test UK volunteers at 17 sites.


Eustice: Northern Ireland goods checks to be phased in

Eustice: Northern Ireland goods checks to be phased in

Eustice: Northern Ireland goods checks to be phased in

15 November 2020

George Eustice sought to ease concerns over the flow of food to Northern Ireland.


In Pictures: Des O’Connor from Palladium to prime-time

In Pictures: Des O’Connor from Palladium to prime-time

In Pictures: Des O’Connor from Palladium to prime-time

15 November 2020

The all-round entertainer had a string of hit singles alongside his TV and stage career.


Charles and Camilla welcomed to Berlin for Germany’s National Day of Mourning

Charles and Camilla welcomed to Berlin for Germany’s National Day of Mourning

Charles and Camilla welcomed to Berlin for Germany’s National Day of Mourning

15 November 2020

They are due to attend a wreath-laying ceremony.


Incredible Christmas light displays switched on to bring early festive cheer

Incredible Christmas light displays switched on to bring early festive cheer

Incredible Christmas light displays switched on to bring early festive cheer

15 November 2020

Helen and John Attlesey have decorated their house in Cambridgeshire with hundreds of Christmas lights every year for almost a decade.


Ireland’s Coveney: No Brexit deal if UK allowed to break international law

Ireland’s Coveney: No Brexit deal if UK allowed to break international law

Ireland’s Coveney: No Brexit deal if UK allowed to break international law

15 November 2020

The Irish Foreign Minister called for a ‘dialling down’ of rhetoric during Brexit talks.


TV star Des O’Connor dies after suffering fall at home

TV star Des O’Connor dies after suffering fall at home

TV star Des O’Connor dies after suffering fall at home

15 November 2020

The entertainer died in hospital on Saturday, his longtime agent and family friend said.


Downing Street departures will have no impact on Brexit talks, says minister

Downing Street departures will have no impact on Brexit talks, says minister

Downing Street departures will have no impact on Brexit talks, says minister

15 November 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice said negotiations will continue as normal.


In Pictures: Christmas comes early as lights bring festive cheer during lockdown

In Pictures: Christmas comes early as lights bring festive cheer during lockdown

In Pictures: Christmas comes early as lights bring festive cheer during lockdown

15 November 2020

Is it too early? Not this time…


‘Ultimate entertainer’ Des O’Connor dies aged 88

‘Ultimate entertainer’ Des O’Connor dies aged 88

‘Ultimate entertainer’ Des O’Connor dies aged 88

15 November 2020

His agent said that he had been recovering from a fall


Prime Minister to shore up support of Tory backbenchers after Cummings exit

Prime Minister to shore up support of Tory backbenchers after Cummings exit

Prime Minister to shore up support of Tory backbenchers after Cummings exit

15 November 2020

Part of the strategy will include firming the backing of northern voters.


Housing algorithm ‘to be overhauled to prioritise building of urban homes’

Housing algorithm ‘to be overhauled to prioritise building of urban homes’

Housing algorithm ‘to be overhauled to prioritise building of urban homes’

15 November 2020

It marks the latest significant shift in official policy this year.


One in three children have been victims of bullying during pandemic – poll

One in three children have been victims of bullying during pandemic – poll

One in three children have been victims of bullying during pandemic – poll

15 November 2020

Covid-19 may have changed the way bullying is happening with rising numbers reporting incidents online.


GCSE exams should be replaced with school assessments, says leading head teacher

GCSE exams should be replaced with school assessments, says leading head teacher

GCSE exams should be replaced with school assessments, says leading head teacher

15 November 2020

In England, the Government says next year’s exams will go ahead but most will be pushed back by three weeks.


Charles and Camilla to mark Germany’s National Day of Mourning

Charles and Camilla to mark Germany’s National Day of Mourning

Charles and Camilla to mark Germany’s National Day of Mourning

15 November 2020

The couple will also meet the German president on Sunday.


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