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Weather warnings as heavy rain set to soak parts of UK

Weather warnings as heavy rain set to soak parts of UK

Weather warnings as heavy rain set to soak parts of UK

29 October 2020

Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said there could be flooding in some areas.


Two million people in West Yorkshire to enter Tier 3 restrictions

Two million people in West Yorkshire to enter Tier 3 restrictions

Two million people in West Yorkshire to enter Tier 3 restrictions

29 October 2020

Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and Kirklees will move to Tier 3 from Monday morning.


Sturgeon: Abide by Covid-19 rules to secure ‘Christmas cheer’

Sturgeon: Abide by Covid-19 rules to secure ‘Christmas cheer’

Sturgeon: Abide by Covid-19 rules to secure ‘Christmas cheer’

29 October 2020

The First Minister made the statement after revealing how different local authorities will be impacted by new tiered restrictions.


Second man charged in connection with Christmas Eve killing in London

Second man charged in connection with Christmas Eve killing in London

Second man charged in connection with Christmas Eve killing in London

29 October 2020

Flamur Beqiri, 36, was shot in front of his house in Battersea.


Meghan’s privacy claim against Mail on Sunday over letter set for next autumn

Meghan’s privacy claim against Mail on Sunday over letter set for next autumn

Meghan’s privacy claim against Mail on Sunday over letter set for next autumn

29 October 2020

Meghan, 39, is suing the newspaper’s publisher over an article which reproduced parts of the handwritten letter to Thomas Markle.


Expert: Grenfell fire engineers had a ‘duty’ to disabled residents’ safety

Expert: Grenfell fire engineers had a ‘duty’ to disabled residents’ safety

Expert: Grenfell fire engineers had a ‘duty’ to disabled residents’ safety

29 October 2020

Dr Barbara Lane’s comments came after an investigation into the fire found that a 2012 report lacked detail on how disabled residents could evacuate.


What are the different coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

What are the different coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

What are the different coronavirus restrictions across the UK?

29 October 2020

There is a differing picture in the various nations and regions of the UK.


Key dates in the row over alleged anti-Semitism in Labour

Key dates in the row over alleged anti-Semitism in Labour

Key dates in the row over alleged anti-Semitism in Labour

29 October 2020

Jeremy Corbyn was elected as Labour Party leader in 2015 and faced criticism over his handling of the issue.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

29 October 2020

Blackburn with Darwen, Oldham and Wigan are recording the highest rates.


Cyprus and Lithuania removed from quarantine-free list

Cyprus and Lithuania removed from quarantine-free list

Cyprus and Lithuania removed from quarantine-free list

29 October 2020

Travellers arriving in the UK from those countries after 4am on Sunday must self-isolate for 14 days due to a rise in coronavirus cases.


Labour suspends Corbyn as watchdog finds party broke law over anti-Semitism

Labour suspends Corbyn as watchdog finds party broke law over anti-Semitism

Labour suspends Corbyn as watchdog finds party broke law over anti-Semitism

29 October 2020

Jeremy Corbyn said the anti-Semitism problem had been ‘dramatically overstated’, leading to the whip being removed and his suspension from the party.


Fatberg weighing ‘more than an African elephant’ cleared from London sewer

Fatberg weighing ‘more than an African elephant’ cleared from London sewer

Fatberg weighing ‘more than an African elephant’ cleared from London sewer

29 October 2020

The 10-tonne mass of fat, grease and other ‘unflushable’ items was taken out of a sewer in Cadogan Place, Belgravia.


Pressure mounts for national lockdown as more areas face high alert level

Pressure mounts for national lockdown as more areas face high alert level

Pressure mounts for national lockdown as more areas face high alert level

29 October 2020

The NHS Test and Trace system has recorded its highest ever weekly number of positive cases.


Thousands complain over lockdown rail refunds

Thousands complain over lockdown rail refunds

Thousands complain over lockdown rail refunds

29 October 2020

Around 10,000 complaints relating to ticketing and refunds on Britain’s railways were dealt with between April and June.


Five-tier system best chance of avoiding second national lockdown, says Sturgeon

Five-tier system best chance of avoiding second national lockdown, says Sturgeon

Five-tier system best chance of avoiding second national lockdown, says Sturgeon

29 October 2020

New restrictions based on Levels 0-4 will come into force across Scotland from 6am on Monday.


Body found in search for missing Team GB fell runner

Body found in search for missing Team GB fell runner

Body found in search for missing Team GB fell runner

29 October 2020

Chris Smith, 43, disappeared on Tuesday afternoon.


Pizza Express to slash another 1,300 jobs

Pizza Express to slash another 1,300 jobs

Pizza Express to slash another 1,300 jobs

29 October 2020

The move comes just two months after the restaurant chain revealed plans to axe 1,100 roles and close 73 of its restaurants.


IMF cuts growth predictions for UK economy as Covid recovery delayed

IMF cuts growth predictions for UK economy as Covid recovery delayed

IMF cuts growth predictions for UK economy as Covid recovery delayed

29 October 2020

The economy will contract by 10.4% this year, the fund predicted.


Westminster Abbey to mark centenary of burial of Unknown Warrior

Westminster Abbey to mark centenary of burial of Unknown Warrior

Westminster Abbey to mark centenary of burial of Unknown Warrior

29 October 2020

The special service will be broadcast live on BBC One and feature the national two-minute silence at 11am.


Facebook to remind at-risk people to get a flu jab

Facebook to remind at-risk people to get a flu jab

Facebook to remind at-risk people to get a flu jab

29 October 2020

The social network will encourage people to look into getting a flu jab this winter amid the ongoing pandemic.


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