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Boris Johnson to order pubs to close at 10pm as he makes address to nation
Boris Johnson to order pubs to close at 10pm as he makes address to nation
21 September 2020
The Prime Minister will outline new measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
What are the new Covid-19 measures for pubs?
What are the new Covid-19 measures for pubs?
21 September 2020
Curbs on socialising come amid a surge in infections.
Duke of Cambridge says fatherhood has spurred him to protect the natural world
Duke of Cambridge says fatherhood has spurred him to protect the natural world
21 September 2020
William says he has ‘always loved nature’, but fatherhood has given him ‘a new sense of purpose’.
Companies might have to cover cost of rapid tests, Baroness Harding says
Companies might have to cover cost of rapid tests, Baroness Harding says
21 September 2020
Dido Harding has warned businesses and individuals might have to fork out for quick Covid-19 tests that do not meet the standards required by the NHS.
Hospitality sector condemns 10pm curfew plans
Hospitality sector condemns 10pm curfew plans
21 September 2020
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: ‘A hard close time is bad for business and bad for controlling the virus.’
Boris Johnson to order pubs to close at 10pm as he makes address to nation
Boris Johnson to order pubs to close at 10pm as he makes address to nation
21 September 2020
Mr Johnson will chair meetings of Cabinet and the Cobra emergency committee on Tuesday ahead of the 8pm broadcast.
Scientists hope small molecule anti-viral drugs could be used against Covid
Scientists hope small molecule anti-viral drugs could be used against Covid
21 September 2020
The team used a powerful imaging technique, called an electron cryo-microscopy, to analyse the Sars-CoV-2 spike.
EU-UK Brexit talks challenging, Irish minister claims
EU-UK Brexit talks challenging, Irish minister claims
21 September 2020
Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney is meeting chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels on Tuesday.
I regret enormously my words which hurt people, says former cabinet minister
I regret enormously my words which hurt people, says former cabinet minister
21 September 2020
Ms Bradley was replaced in July 2019 by Julian Smith, who in turn was given the boot in February this year.
First arrivals at military barracks converted to house Channel migrants
First arrivals at military barracks converted to house Channel migrants
21 September 2020
The arrivals are believed to be migrants who may have crossed the Channel aboard small boats.
Father ‘so proud’ of five-year-old daughter for calling for help after seizure
Father ‘so proud’ of five-year-old daughter for calling for help after seizure
21 September 2020
Avaana Samuel, from Worcester Park, Sutton, sought help after her father experienced a ‘serious’ seizure.
Women make up third of FTSE 350 board members for first time
Women make up third of FTSE 350 board members for first time
21 September 2020
However, 19 of the FTSE 250 companies have just one female board member.
What are the new Covid-19 measures for pubs?
What are the new Covid-19 measures for pubs?
21 September 2020
The hospitality industry is facing extra restrictions as the Government tries to avoid taking the dire step of closing bars and restaurants again.
Arctic sea ice falls to second lowest level in ‘crazy’ year
Arctic sea ice falls to second lowest level in ‘crazy’ year
21 September 2020
The extent of the sea ice in the Arctic at the end of the annual summer melt was 1.44 million square miles, US scientists say.
What is the coronavirus alert level system?
What is the coronavirus alert level system?
21 September 2020
The threat level for Covid-19 has been upgraded – here’s what you need to know about the alert system.
PM to announce 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants as Covid cases rise
PM to announce 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants as Covid cases rise
21 September 2020
The Prime Minister is expected to make a televised address to the nation at 8pm on Tuesday.
Meghan collaborating with book authors is a conspiracy theory, court hears
Meghan collaborating with book authors is a conspiracy theory, court hears
21 September 2020
The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over five articles in total, two in the Mail on Sunday and three on MailOnline.
People of NI urged to listen to science over Van Morrison on Covid-19
People of NI urged to listen to science over Van Morrison on Covid-19
21 September 2020
Sir Van Morrison has written three protest songs about lockdown.
Theresa May insists she will not vote for controversial Brexit legislation
Theresa May insists she will not vote for controversial Brexit legislation
21 September 2020
The former prime minister warned the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill will cause “untold damage” to the country’s reputation.
UK at coronavirus ‘tipping point’ with risk of 50,000 daily cases by mid-October
UK at coronavirus ‘tipping point’ with risk of 50,000 daily cases by mid-October
21 September 2020
Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to curb the spread of the virus on Tuesday.