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Britons to bask in 26C heat to finish weekend as police Covid warnings continue

Britons to bask in 26C heat to finish weekend as police Covid warnings continue

Britons to bask in 26C heat to finish weekend as police Covid warnings continue

19 September 2020

Sunday is expected to be warm and sunny with police officers urging people not to gather in groups of more than six.


Police condemn ‘unacceptable’ outbreaks of hostility at anti-vax protest

Police condemn ‘unacceptable’ outbreaks of hostility at anti-vax protest

Police condemn ‘unacceptable’ outbreaks of hostility at anti-vax protest

19 September 2020

The London landmark was cleared of protesters after 5pm.


Doctors call for stronger Covid-19 measures to avoid national lockdown

Doctors call for stronger Covid-19 measures to avoid national lockdown

Doctors call for stronger Covid-19 measures to avoid national lockdown

19 September 2020

The BMA said recent coronavirus restrictions have been inadequate.


Meghan pays tribute to ‘woman of brilliance’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Meghan pays tribute to ‘woman of brilliance’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Meghan pays tribute to ‘woman of brilliance’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

19 September 2020

The Duchess of Sussex said the liberal judge and feminist icon has been an inspiration to her since she was a girl.


Police warn anti-vax and anti-lockdown protesters to disperse or face arrest

Police warn anti-vax and anti-lockdown protesters to disperse or face arrest

Police warn anti-vax and anti-lockdown protesters to disperse or face arrest

19 September 2020

Scotland Yard said the large crowds of people are ‘putting themselves and others at risk’.


Boy suffers ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries in swing incident

Boy suffers ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries in swing incident

Boy suffers ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries in swing incident

19 September 2020

Sussex Police are seeking four boys involved in the incident in Worthing park.


Police and protesters clash at anti-vax demonstration

Police and protesters clash at anti-vax demonstration

Police and protesters clash at anti-vax demonstration

19 September 2020

Hundreds descended on Trafalgar Square.


Hundreds of British paratroopers drop into Ukraine for joint exercise

Hundreds of British paratroopers drop into Ukraine for joint exercise

Hundreds of British paratroopers drop into Ukraine for joint exercise

19 September 2020

Some 250 soldiers from Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade dropped into the country.


Woman falls from moving car on M25 while filming Snapchat video

Woman falls from moving car on M25 while filming Snapchat video

Woman falls from moving car on M25 while filming Snapchat video

19 September 2020

The incident occurred between junction six and the Clacket Lane Services in the early hours of Saturday.


Michelle O’Neill to be interviewed by police over Bobby Storey funeral

Michelle O’Neill to be interviewed by police over Bobby Storey funeral

Michelle O’Neill to be interviewed by police over Bobby Storey funeral

19 September 2020

Sinn Fein has confirmed the Deputy First Minister and other party members will co-operate with the police probe.


Johnson urged to act ‘sooner rather than later’ to curb Covid surge

Johnson urged to act ‘sooner rather than later’ to curb Covid surge

Johnson urged to act ‘sooner rather than later’ to curb Covid surge

19 September 2020

The Prime Minister is considering fresh restrictions after a sharp rise in new infections.


Protection officer travelling with Raab stood down after leaving gun on plane

Protection officer travelling with Raab stood down after leaving gun on plane

Protection officer travelling with Raab stood down after leaving gun on plane

19 September 2020

The officer had been travelling with Dominic Raab on a visit to the US.


Constant supervision of visitors in care homes to continue under winter plan

Constant supervision of visitors in care homes to continue under winter plan

Constant supervision of visitors in care homes to continue under winter plan

19 September 2020

The number of those affected is expected to increase as ministers consider tough new coronavirus restrictions.


What the papers say – September 19

What the papers say – September 19

What the papers say – September 19

19 September 2020

Saturday’s front pages are divided on whether a second wave of coronavirus infections has begun.


Police urge people to stick to social distancing rules over warm weekend

Police urge people to stick to social distancing rules over warm weekend

Police urge people to stick to social distancing rules over warm weekend

18 September 2020

The Met Office forecasts a weekend of ‘largely dry, bright and fine’ weather.


Ministers consider new Covid controls as cases rise

Ministers consider new Covid controls as cases rise

Ministers consider new Covid controls as cases rise

18 September 2020

Boris Johnson says the second wave of the pandemic has now reached the UK.


Minister voices hopes of Covid-free care homes by September 2021

Minister voices hopes of Covid-free care homes by September 2021

Minister voices hopes of Covid-free care homes by September 2021

18 September 2020

Ms Whately said that with the prevalence of coronavirus rising in the population and in social care, ‘now is the time to act’.


Johnson needs to fulfil promise to fix social care – Labour

Johnson needs to fulfil promise to fix social care – Labour

Johnson needs to fulfil promise to fix social care – Labour

18 September 2020

Deputy leader Angela Rayner says proposals must include a commitment to pay the real living wage to all social care workers.


Johnson: Difficult to maintain discipline of social distancing measures

Johnson: Difficult to maintain discipline of social distancing measures

Johnson: Difficult to maintain discipline of social distancing measures

18 September 2020

Referring to France and Spain, the Prime Minister said a second wave of the virus began among younger age groups.


Scientists concerned about threat of imported Covid

Scientists concerned about threat of imported Covid

Scientists concerned about threat of imported Covid

18 September 2020

Travellers entering the UK have to self-isolate for 14 days unless they have visited a country on the official list of nations considered low risk.


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