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Woman with learning difficulties pregnant after being raped, judge hears

Woman with learning difficulties pregnant after being raped, judge hears

Woman with learning difficulties pregnant after being raped, judge hears

12 November 2020

Detail of the case emerged at a hearing in the Court of Protection when Mr Justice Poole approved a plan to deliver the baby by Caesarean section.


Aircraft carriers marred by ‘debilitating lack of clarity’ over purpose – MPs

Aircraft carriers marred by ‘debilitating lack of clarity’ over purpose – MPs

Aircraft carriers marred by ‘debilitating lack of clarity’ over purpose – MPs

12 November 2020

The Public Accounts Committee highlighted a lack of supply ships, a troubled radar system and uncertainty about the number of jets the UK will buy.


Raab accuses Beijing of ‘clear breach’ of treaty after Hong Kong MPs expelled

Raab accuses Beijing of ‘clear breach’ of treaty after Hong Kong MPs expelled

Raab accuses Beijing of ‘clear breach’ of treaty after Hong Kong MPs expelled

12 November 2020

But China insisted the disqualification of opposition members of the legislative council is ‘purely an internal affair’.


Mink strain ‘should not pose risk to Covid-19 vaccine success’, says Dr Fauci

Mink strain ‘should not pose risk to Covid-19 vaccine success’, says Dr Fauci

Mink strain ‘should not pose risk to Covid-19 vaccine success’, says Dr Fauci

12 November 2020

More than 200 people have been infected with mink-related coronavirus, leading the UK to ban non-UK citizens coming to the country from Denmark.


Government mindful that money spent wisely on Queen’s Jubilee plans, says Dowden

Government mindful that money spent wisely on Queen’s Jubilee plans, says Dowden

Government mindful that money spent wisely on Queen’s Jubilee plans, says Dowden

12 November 2020

A special four-day Bank Holiday weekend has been announced to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.


Emergency services called to aircraft incident in the Highlands

Emergency services called to aircraft incident in the Highlands

Emergency services called to aircraft incident in the Highlands

12 November 2020

The emergency services are on the scene in Avoch on the Black Isle.


More than 800 police officers have taken Covid-19 sick leave

More than 800 police officers have taken Covid-19 sick leave

More than 800 police officers have taken Covid-19 sick leave

12 November 2020

The Police Federation says officers across the country are in ‘constant worry’ when faced with offenders who may spit, bite and cough.


Man held on suspicion of murdering two-year-old girl

Man held on suspicion of murdering two-year-old girl

Man held on suspicion of murdering two-year-old girl

12 November 2020

Cleveland Police named the toddler as Grace Thorpe, from New Marske, who was injured on Tuesday morning and died in hospital two days later.


Investigation into pay at BBC was not robust, says gender equality charity

Investigation into pay at BBC was not robust, says gender equality charity

Investigation into pay at BBC was not robust, says gender equality charity

12 November 2020

The Fawcett Society said some of the ‘strongest cases’ had not been properly examined by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.


Stonehenge tunnel plan gets go-ahead from Grant Shapps

Stonehenge tunnel plan gets go-ahead from Grant Shapps

Stonehenge tunnel plan gets go-ahead from Grant Shapps

12 November 2020

The A303 is often severely congested on the single carriageway stretch near the stones in Wiltshire.


Stormont ministers in new talks to break deadlock on coronavirus restrictions

Stormont ministers in new talks to break deadlock on coronavirus restrictions

Stormont ministers in new talks to break deadlock on coronavirus restrictions

12 November 2020

The fourth meeting in four days comes after it emerged that businesses had been given the wrong deadline for the end of the current lockdown.


Heritage groups in thrall of ‘militant’ Black Lives Matter movement, claims MP

Heritage groups in thrall of ‘militant’ Black Lives Matter movement, claims MP

Heritage groups in thrall of ‘militant’ Black Lives Matter movement, claims MP

12 November 2020

Sir John Hayes said charities like the National Trust are being ‘perverted by political posturing’.


Students could receive university offers after A-level results under proposals

Students could receive university offers after A-level results under proposals

Students could receive university offers after A-level results under proposals

12 November 2020

A post-qualifications admissions system could be introduced by 2023/24 under plans unveiled by vice-chancellors.


Hero soldier sells medals for £140,000

Hero soldier sells medals for £140,000

Hero soldier sells medals for £140,000

12 November 2020

Deacon Cutterham was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for picking up and hurling away a Taliban grenade in Aghanistan in 2011.


PM remains ‘absolutely focused’ on coronavirus despite Lee Cain’s resignation, No 10 says

PM remains ‘absolutely focused’ on coronavirus despite Lee Cain’s resignation, No 10 says

PM remains ‘absolutely focused’ on coronavirus despite Lee Cain’s resignation, No 10 says

12 November 2020

Dominic Cummings was said to be unhappy with how Lee Cain had been treated.


Hull ‘facing public health crisis’ as Covid-19 cases soar to highest in England

Hull ‘facing public health crisis’ as Covid-19 cases soar to highest in England

Hull ‘facing public health crisis’ as Covid-19 cases soar to highest in England

12 November 2020

The city’s director of public health has urged residents to adhere to coronavirus restrictions.


Time in short supply as UK-EU negotiations seek to avoid ‘ruinous’ no-deal

Time in short supply as UK-EU negotiations seek to avoid ‘ruinous’ no-deal

Time in short supply as UK-EU negotiations seek to avoid ‘ruinous’ no-deal

12 November 2020

Ireland’s leader, Micheal Martin, said failure to reach an agreement in UK-EU trade talks would be very damaging.


Tapi Carpets accuses rivals of breaching lockdown rules

Tapi Carpets accuses rivals of breaching lockdown rules

Tapi Carpets accuses rivals of breaching lockdown rules

12 November 2020

The high street carpet and flooring retailer called on Carpetright and United Carpets to close its store in line with updated Government guidance.


Experts call for urgent action on global diabetes epidemic

Experts call for urgent action on global diabetes epidemic

Experts call for urgent action on global diabetes epidemic

12 November 2020

Data suggests people with the condition have at least two times the increased risk of severe disease or death from Covid-19.


Nurse accused of murdering eight babies remanded in custody

Nurse accused of murdering eight babies remanded in custody

Nurse accused of murdering eight babies remanded in custody

12 November 2020

Lucy Letby, 30, is alleged to have murdered five baby boys and three baby girls.


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