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Legal challenge to shutdown of beauty industry in Northern Ireland dismissed

Legal challenge to shutdown of beauty industry in Northern Ireland dismissed

Legal challenge to shutdown of beauty industry in Northern Ireland dismissed

29 October 2020

Mr Justice McAlinden found the application for a judicial review had no reasonable prospect of success.


‘Lost opportunities’ during fall in motor traffic

‘Lost opportunities’ during fall in motor traffic

‘Lost opportunities’ during fall in motor traffic

29 October 2020

Motor traffic in Britain fell by 14% to 305 billion vehicle miles in the year ending June 2020.


Army will help mass Covid-19 screening pilot scheme, MP says

Army will help mass Covid-19 screening pilot scheme, MP says

Army will help mass Covid-19 screening pilot scheme, MP says

29 October 2020

Redcar is one of three towns where voluntary testing will be carried out, Tory MP Jacob Young said.


One in six nurseries and childminders ‘could close by Christmas’ due to Covid

One in six nurseries and childminders ‘could close by Christmas’ due to Covid

One in six nurseries and childminders ‘could close by Christmas’ due to Covid

29 October 2020

Nearly two in three early years providers say the Government has not provided enough support for the sector.


Thomas Markle says he may ‘die tomorrow’ and Meghan’s case ‘causing anxiety’

Thomas Markle says he may ‘die tomorrow’ and Meghan’s case ‘causing anxiety’

Thomas Markle says he may ‘die tomorrow’ and Meghan’s case ‘causing anxiety’

29 October 2020

Meghan, 39, is suing the publisher of The Mail On Sunday over an article which reproduced parts of a letter sent to her estranged father.


Jeremy Corbyn sealed suspension by insisting anti-Semitism had been ‘overstated’

Jeremy Corbyn sealed suspension by insisting anti-Semitism had been ‘overstated’

Jeremy Corbyn sealed suspension by insisting anti-Semitism had been ‘overstated’

29 October 2020

The former leader failed to retract his comment despite a clear warning from his successor Sir Keir Starmer.


Migrants found in lorry trailer hoped to build a better life, court told

Migrants found in lorry trailer hoped to build a better life, court told

Migrants found in lorry trailer hoped to build a better life, court told

29 October 2020

The Vietnamese nationals, aged 15 to 44, suffocated in the container as it was transported from Belgium to Purfleet in Essex.


Jeremy Corbyn, the political outsider now left out of his party

Jeremy Corbyn, the political outsider now left out of his party

Jeremy Corbyn, the political outsider now left out of his party

29 October 2020

The 71-year-old former leader has been suspended from the party he joined at the age of 16.


Family of missing Team GB fell runner ‘desperate’ for his safe return

Family of missing Team GB fell runner ‘desperate’ for his safe return

Family of missing Team GB fell runner ‘desperate’ for his safe return

29 October 2020

Chris Smith set off on a run on Tuesday afternoon and his family became concerned when he did not return.


Payouts made to 12% of Windrush compensation claimants

Payouts made to 12% of Windrush compensation claimants

Payouts made to 12% of Windrush compensation claimants

29 October 2020

Figures were published by the Home Office on Thursday.


Worse pandemics to come without action to curb harm to nature, report warns

Worse pandemics to come without action to curb harm to nature, report warns

Worse pandemics to come without action to curb harm to nature, report warns

29 October 2020

Deforestation, trade in wild species and agricultural expansion are all driving increased risk of diseases spreading from wildlife, experts say.


Travellers from Germany, Cyprus and Lithuania at risk of UK quarantine

Travellers from Germany, Cyprus and Lithuania at risk of UK quarantine

Travellers from Germany, Cyprus and Lithuania at risk of UK quarantine

29 October 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to announce the weekly adjustment to the Government’s travel corridors list at 5pm on Thursday.


Covid-19 app updated to improve accuracy and stop alarming ‘ghost’ notifications

Covid-19 app updated to improve accuracy and stop alarming ‘ghost’ notifications

Covid-19 app updated to improve accuracy and stop alarming ‘ghost’ notifications

29 October 2020

Work is also underway so that the system will communicate with contact tracing apps from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey and Gibraltar.


Jeremy Corbyn suspended as Labour endures ‘day of shame’ over anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn suspended as Labour endures ‘day of shame’ over anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn suspended as Labour endures ‘day of shame’ over anti-Semitism

29 October 2020

The former leader had claimed anti-Semitism in the party had been ‘dramatically overstated’.


£10,000 fine after up to 50 guests turned up to ‘reckless’ christening party

£10,000 fine after up to 50 guests turned up to ‘reckless’ christening party

£10,000 fine after up to 50 guests turned up to ‘reckless’ christening party

29 October 2020

The do in Wolverhampton boasted hired marquees, DJ decks and live musicians.


Most Scots to face Level 3 in new five-tier coronavirus restrictions

Most Scots to face Level 3 in new five-tier coronavirus restrictions

Most Scots to face Level 3 in new five-tier coronavirus restrictions

29 October 2020

Areas in the central belt, Dundee and Ayrshire will face the measures from November 2.


Labour failed Jewish people and public, Chief Rabbi says of anti-Semitism report

Labour failed Jewish people and public, Chief Rabbi says of anti-Semitism report

Labour failed Jewish people and public, Chief Rabbi says of anti-Semitism report

29 October 2020

Ephraim Mirvis said the report was a ‘historic nadir for the Labour Party’.


Starmer under pressure to take action against Corbyn after anti-Semitism report

Starmer under pressure to take action against Corbyn after anti-Semitism report

Starmer under pressure to take action against Corbyn after anti-Semitism report

29 October 2020

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer admitted the report’s findings marked a ‘day of shame’.


Poor internet connection putting gamers off buying new consoles, research finds

Poor internet connection putting gamers off buying new consoles, research finds

Poor internet connection putting gamers off buying new consoles, research finds

29 October 2020

The findings are a blow to PlayStation and Xbox, which are both releasing new devices next month.


BBC warns staff over social media use

BBC warns staff over social media use

BBC warns staff over social media use

29 October 2020

The corporation has published new impartiality guidance.


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