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Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat

Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat

Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat

10 November 2020

Peers moved to strip controversial clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill that would enable ministers to break international laws.


Government suffers heavy defeats over controversial ‘law-breaking’ Brexit powers

Government suffers heavy defeats over controversial ‘law-breaking’ Brexit powers

Government suffers heavy defeats over controversial ‘law-breaking’ Brexit powers

09 November 2020

Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne led the calls for the Prime Minister to ‘think again’.


Northern Ireland ministers fail to reach agreement on lockdown restrictions

Northern Ireland ministers fail to reach agreement on lockdown restrictions

Northern Ireland ministers fail to reach agreement on lockdown restrictions

09 November 2020

The Stormont executive is due to reconvene on Tuesday morning to resume discussions.


Seven-day vaccine clinics – details on how a rollout could work

Seven-day vaccine clinics – details on how a rollout could work

Seven-day vaccine clinics – details on how a rollout could work

09 November 2020

GPs have been given information on how to prepare for a vaccine rollout.


Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

09 November 2020

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill told Maros Sefcovic that is was ‘unacceptable’ that it remained uncertain how the protocol would operate.


Vaccine misinformation ‘is exactly that’, says Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

Vaccine misinformation ‘is exactly that’, says Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

Vaccine misinformation ‘is exactly that’, says Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

09 November 2020

It comes as UK spy agency GCHQ reportedly launched a cyber operation to disrupt disinformation around vaccines.


Corbyn allies demand ex-leader is reinstated to Labour ranks

Corbyn allies demand ex-leader is reinstated to Labour ranks

Corbyn allies demand ex-leader is reinstated to Labour ranks

09 November 2020

Supporters Diane Abbott and John McDonnell urged an end to Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension in wake of the anti-Semitism row.


Covid-19 linked with higher risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

Covid-19 linked with higher risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

Covid-19 linked with higher risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

09 November 2020

Researchers also found that people with a pre-existing psychiatric diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with Covid-19.


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

09 November 2020

Hull, North East Lincolnshire and Scarborough have recorded the biggest week-on-week rises.


Covid-19 vaccine will not mean end of the pandemic, expert warns

Covid-19 vaccine will not mean end of the pandemic, expert warns

Covid-19 vaccine will not mean end of the pandemic, expert warns

09 November 2020

Other public health measures will need to be in place to keep the virus under control.


Lord Kilclooney denies racism following Kamala Harris tweet

Lord Kilclooney denies racism following Kamala Harris tweet

Lord Kilclooney denies racism following Kamala Harris tweet

09 November 2020

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster said a ‘real apology’ to the vice president elect-was due.


Public urged to ‘remain vigilant’ after vaccine milestone

Public urged to ‘remain vigilant’ after vaccine milestone

Public urged to ‘remain vigilant’ after vaccine milestone

09 November 2020

Leading doctors said it remains absolutely crucial that the current guidance is followed.


How could a Covid-19 vaccine get licensed for use in the UK?

How could a Covid-19 vaccine get licensed for use in the UK?

How could a Covid-19 vaccine get licensed for use in the UK?

09 November 2020

Regulatory hurdles need to cleared before the vaccine can be used on the general population.


Johnson facing defeat in Lords over contentious ‘law-breaking’ powers

Johnson facing defeat in Lords over contentious ‘law-breaking’ powers

Johnson facing defeat in Lords over contentious ‘law-breaking’ powers

09 November 2020

The legislation sets out the way that trade within the UK will work once it is outside the EU’s single market and customs union.


Johnson says Biden win offers exciting chance of progress on climate change

Johnson says Biden win offers exciting chance of progress on climate change

Johnson says Biden win offers exciting chance of progress on climate change

09 November 2020

Boris Johnson sought to build bridges with president-elect Joe Biden.


Sir John Major: Scottish voters could get two independence votes

Sir John Major: Scottish voters could get two independence votes

Sir John Major: Scottish voters could get two independence votes

09 November 2020

The former prime minister said refusing another ballot carried risks.


PM urges people in Liverpool to take part in mass coronavirus testing pilot

PM urges people in Liverpool to take part in mass coronavirus testing pilot

PM urges people in Liverpool to take part in mass coronavirus testing pilot

09 November 2020

Lateral flow tests, with a turnaround time of under an hour, have been available since Friday.


Government plan to ban thousands of antique guns

Government plan to ban thousands of antique guns

Government plan to ban thousands of antique guns

09 November 2020

The Government wants to stop them falling into the hands of criminals.


Church of England decisions on sexuality and marriage ‘could be made within two years’

Church of England decisions on sexuality and marriage ‘could be made within two years’

Church of England decisions on sexuality and marriage ‘could be made within two years’

09 November 2020

Bishops say decisions on questions around same-sex relationships must be made ‘with some urgency’.


Ministers locked in discussions on relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions

Ministers locked in discussions on relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions

Ministers locked in discussions on relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions

09 November 2020

The Stormont executive is considering allowing restaurants and cafes to reopen without alcohol being sold.


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