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Extremist sent ‘Attack, attack’ video of London tourist spot, court told

Extremist sent ‘Attack, attack’ video of London tourist spot, court told

Extremist sent ‘Attack, attack’ video of London tourist spot, court told

13 October 2020

Shehroz Iqbal is on trial at the Old Bailey, accused of encouraging terrorism by posting the footage to a group of like-minded friends on WhatsApp.


New advice given to 2.2 million people who shielded from coronavirus

New advice given to 2.2 million people who shielded from coronavirus

New advice given to 2.2 million people who shielded from coronavirus

13 October 2020

Recommendations have been tailored depending on the risk level where people live.


Donald Trump could lose US election over pandemic handling, polls suggest

Donald Trump could lose US election over pandemic handling, polls suggest

Donald Trump could lose US election over pandemic handling, polls suggest

13 October 2020

With a 10-point lead, most Americans feel Democratic challenger Joe Biden has the best plan to help the country recover.


‘Unique’ picture of tigress hugging tree wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

‘Unique’ picture of tigress hugging tree wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

‘Unique’ picture of tigress hugging tree wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

13 October 2020

The winning image by Sergey Gorshkov beat 49,000 entries from around the world to scoop the top prize in the prestigious contest.


Pandemic sees biggest rise in unemployment for over a decade

Pandemic sees biggest rise in unemployment for over a decade

Pandemic sees biggest rise in unemployment for over a decade

13 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics said UK unemployment rose by 138,000 quarter on quarter to 1.52 million in the three months to August.


Activists board supertrawler to prevent it from fishing in ‘protected waters’

Activists board supertrawler to prevent it from fishing in ‘protected waters’

Activists board supertrawler to prevent it from fishing in ‘protected waters’

13 October 2020

Greenpeace members targeted the Helen Mary vessel in the North Sea.


EE turns on 5G network in 12 new UK towns and cities

EE turns on 5G network in 12 new UK towns and cities

EE turns on 5G network in 12 new UK towns and cities

13 October 2020

Aberdeen, Blackpool and Oxford are among the locations to have EE 5G networks switched on for the first time.


‘Circuit break’ would have prevented need for longer lockdown – Sage member

‘Circuit break’ would have prevented need for longer lockdown – Sage member

‘Circuit break’ would have prevented need for longer lockdown – Sage member

13 October 2020

It comes as senior Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin backed a ‘short, sharp, shock’ lockdown to get control of the virus before Christmas.


Hate crime reports to police hit record high

Hate crime reports to police hit record high

Hate crime reports to police hit record high

13 October 2020

Official figures show 105,090 hate crimes were recorded in 2019/20.


Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales highest since early July

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales highest since early July

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales highest since early July

13 October 2020

Just over 58,500 deaths involving Covid-19 have now been registered in the UK.


Covid-19: Hospitals move to cancel routine operations

Covid-19: Hospitals move to cancel routine operations

Covid-19: Hospitals move to cancel routine operations

13 October 2020

Hospitals are saying they need to divert resources to care for Covid patients, and work to keep these patients away from others.


UK Space Agency and Nasa sign ‘historic agreement’ ahead of Moon missions

UK Space Agency and Nasa sign ‘historic agreement’ ahead of Moon missions

UK Space Agency and Nasa sign ‘historic agreement’ ahead of Moon missions

13 October 2020

Businesses across the UK will be involved in designing and building the Lunar Gateway.


Ferry firms awarded new post-Brexit freight contracts worth £77.6m

Ferry firms awarded new post-Brexit freight contracts worth £77.6m

Ferry firms awarded new post-Brexit freight contracts worth £77.6m

13 October 2020

The contracts will be in place for up to six months after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31.


All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers launches consultation on job cuts

All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers launches consultation on job cuts

All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers launches consultation on job cuts

13 October 2020

The development could see yet more jobs lost in the pub trade.


EU prepared for worst-case scenario of no deal with UK – German minister

EU prepared for worst-case scenario of no deal with UK – German minister

EU prepared for worst-case scenario of no deal with UK – German minister

13 October 2020

The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier was updating ministers from across the bloc about progress in talks with the UK.


Eighty years on from the Queen’s first public address as a young princess

Eighty years on from the Queen’s first public address as a young princess

Eighty years on from the Queen’s first public address as a young princess

13 October 2020

Princess Elizabeth was 14 when she spoke to children via the radio during the Second World War.


UK’s food standards will not be lowered for US trade talks, Minister insists

UK’s food standards will not be lowered for US trade talks, Minister insists

UK’s food standards will not be lowered for US trade talks, Minister insists

13 October 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted food standards will not be lowered despite overturning a bid to enshrine protections in law.


Welsh First Minister offers PM ‘one final opportunity’ to issue travel ban

Welsh First Minister offers PM ‘one final opportunity’ to issue travel ban

Welsh First Minister offers PM ‘one final opportunity’ to issue travel ban

13 October 2020

Mark Drakeford said the Welsh Government was prepared to use its own powers to ban travel into Wales.


Pasties could be ‘a proper meal’ if served with chips on a plate – Jenrick

Pasties could be ‘a proper meal’ if served with chips on a plate – Jenrick

Pasties could be ‘a proper meal’ if served with chips on a plate – Jenrick

13 October 2020

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said patrons must eat ‘a substantial meal’ if they are to be served alcohol in pubs – and crisps do not count.


MPs to vote on tiered coronavirus plan amid fallout over ‘ignored’ Sage advice

MPs to vote on tiered coronavirus plan amid fallout over ‘ignored’ Sage advice

MPs to vote on tiered coronavirus plan amid fallout over ‘ignored’ Sage advice

13 October 2020

Boris Johnson’s three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is due to come into force in England on Wednesday.


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