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‘Mass exodus’ of students returning to families before lockdown expected – union

‘Mass exodus’ of students returning to families before lockdown expected – union

‘Mass exodus’ of students returning to families before lockdown expected – union

04 November 2020

It comes as lecturers and students have called for universities to move most lessons online.


Ex-Liverpool star Sakho accepts ‘substantial’ damages over drug test error

Ex-Liverpool star Sakho accepts ‘substantial’ damages over drug test error

Ex-Liverpool star Sakho accepts ‘substantial’ damages over drug test error

04 November 2020

The former Liverpool defender was briefly suspended in 2016 after he tested positive for a fat-burning substance.


Second supermarket cuts fuel prices amid drop in wholesale costs

Second supermarket cuts fuel prices amid drop in wholesale costs

Second supermarket cuts fuel prices amid drop in wholesale costs

04 November 2020

Sainsbury’s announced on Wednesday it will drop its prices by up to 3p per litre for diesel and 2p per litre for petrol.


Couple tie the knot to make White-Christmas a reality

Couple tie the knot to make White-Christmas a reality

Couple tie the knot to make White-Christmas a reality

04 November 2020

Tilly Christmas and Keiran White, from Bridport, Dorset married in Bath on Tuesday.


Lockdown leaker should be sacked and ‘strung up to dry’, says Tory former leader

Lockdown leaker should be sacked and ‘strung up to dry’, says Tory former leader

Lockdown leaker should be sacked and ‘strung up to dry’, says Tory former leader

04 November 2020

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said it was ‘appalling’ that the culprit had ‘bounced the Government’.


Second lockdown will have ‘significant’ impact on economy, warns Chancellor

Second lockdown will have ‘significant’ impact on economy, warns Chancellor

Second lockdown will have ‘significant’ impact on economy, warns Chancellor

04 November 2020

The Treasury has refused MP calls to publish work on the economic impact ahead of the vote on new restrictions.


Trump vows to fight election ‘fraud’ in courts as battle with Biden continues

Trump vows to fight election ‘fraud’ in courts as battle with Biden continues

Trump vows to fight election ‘fraud’ in courts as battle with Biden continues

04 November 2020

Donald Trump claimed victory despite votes still being counted, while challenger Joe Biden said he was on track for the White House.


Camilla visits Field of Remembrance to pay respects to war dead

Camilla visits Field of Remembrance to pay respects to war dead

Camilla visits Field of Remembrance to pay respects to war dead

04 November 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall carried out the engagement in central London ahead of Armistice Day and England’s second national lockdown.


Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions

Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions

Theresa May demands full release of data behind Covid-19 decisions

04 November 2020

The former prime minister tore into predictions said to have informed Boris Johnson’s decision to impose a second national lockdown in England.


Johnson says he hopes shops will be able to re-open in time for Xmas

Johnson says he hopes shops will be able to re-open in time for Xmas

Johnson says he hopes shops will be able to re-open in time for Xmas

04 November 2020

The Prime Minister calls on MPs to back a new coronavirus lockdown for England to curb the spread of the disease.


Charles discusses ‘throw-away clothing’ as he champions sustainable fashion

Charles discusses ‘throw-away clothing’ as he champions sustainable fashion

Charles discusses ‘throw-away clothing’ as he champions sustainable fashion

04 November 2020

The heir to the throne is famed for his double-breasted suits and joked about his timeless dress sense in an interview with British Vogue.


Nightingale hospitals to become mass vaccination centres – NHS

Nightingale hospitals to become mass vaccination centres – NHS

Nightingale hospitals to become mass vaccination centres – NHS

04 November 2020

Preparation is ongoing for the roll-out of any Covid-19 vaccine.


Count all votes to protect ‘integrity of American democracy’, says Sturgeon

Count all votes to protect ‘integrity of American democracy’, says Sturgeon

Count all votes to protect ‘integrity of American democracy’, says Sturgeon

04 November 2020

Scotland’s First Minister said she hopes ‘sensible voices’ will ensure vote counting is not stopped in the US election.


Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland

04 November 2020

The hyper-fast broadband service will be available to almost three million homes.


Mourners join across thousands of miles to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana

Mourners join across thousands of miles to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana

Mourners join across thousands of miles to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana

04 November 2020

The Metropolitan Police officer was shot by a handcuffed suspect in Croydon, south London, on September 25.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

04 November 2020

The John Lewis Partnership and Lloyds Banking Group have announced job cuts.


Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

Barnier to update European Parliament on Brexit trade deal progress

04 November 2020

The EU and the UK have been engaged in ‘intensive’ talks in recent weeks in a bid to secure an agreement.


Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

04 November 2020

A total of 50 deaths and 1,433 positive tests have been recorded in the last 24 hours, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.


Drivers need more training to cope with semi-autonomous cars – study

Drivers need more training to cope with semi-autonomous cars – study

Drivers need more training to cope with semi-autonomous cars – study

04 November 2020

Semi-autonomous technology has developed rapidly in recent years, with features such as keeping a car in a lane and controlling acceleration.


‘Unstoppable’ 104-year-old woman crosses marathon finish line for charity

‘Unstoppable’ 104-year-old woman crosses marathon finish line for charity

‘Unstoppable’ 104-year-old woman crosses marathon finish line for charity

04 November 2020

Ruth Saunders took inspiration from Sir Captain Tom Moore to raise thousands of pounds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.


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