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Hundreds of migrants cross Channel to UK on first day of autumn

Hundreds of migrants cross Channel to UK on first day of autumn

Hundreds of migrants cross Channel to UK on first day of autumn

23 September 2020

A wave of people took advantage of calm seas in the Channel on Tuesday, with hundreds intercepted as they headed towards Britain.


Asda introducing Covid-19 marshals to stores

Asda introducing Covid-19 marshals to stores

Asda introducing Covid-19 marshals to stores

23 September 2020

The marshals will sell disposable masks to anyone not wearing one without an excuse.


Chancellor ‘pondering German-style job support scheme’ amid pressure for action

Chancellor ‘pondering German-style job support scheme’ amid pressure for action

Chancellor ‘pondering German-style job support scheme’ amid pressure for action

23 September 2020

Rishi Sunak is weighing options to replace the furlough scheme as part of wider measures to help businesses survive a second wave of Covid-19.


Unemployment brought on by pandemic could breed extremism, MPs warned

Unemployment brought on by pandemic could breed extremism, MPs warned

Unemployment brought on by pandemic could breed extremism, MPs warned

23 September 2020

Sara Khan was addressing the Commons Home Affairs Committee.


In Pictures: Changing face of the high street six months on from lockdown

In Pictures: Changing face of the high street six months on from lockdown

In Pictures: Changing face of the high street six months on from lockdown

23 September 2020

High streets have had to adapt to the Covid crisis, with queues, social distancing signs and face coverings now seen as a normal part of shopping.


Cockatiel rescued after landing on boat 10 miles off shore

Cockatiel rescued after landing on boat 10 miles off shore

Cockatiel rescued after landing on boat 10 miles off shore

23 September 2020

The bird has been named Hei Hei after a stowaway rooster in the Disney film Moana.


More than 50% of people thought pandemic would be over in six months – survey

More than 50% of people thought pandemic would be over in six months – survey

More than 50% of people thought pandemic would be over in six months – survey

23 September 2020

Opinions have changed on the coronavirus pandemic since lockdown.


Ministers accused of trying to shift blame over potential Brexit border chaos

Ministers accused of trying to shift blame over potential Brexit border chaos

Ministers accused of trying to shift blame over potential Brexit border chaos

23 September 2020

One haulage firm said ‘we can’t possibly accommodate paperwork that we don’t know we need’.


UK Government boycott of TV show ‘pretty disgraceful’, says Nicola Sturgeon

UK Government boycott of TV show ‘pretty disgraceful’, says Nicola Sturgeon

UK Government boycott of TV show ‘pretty disgraceful’, says Nicola Sturgeon

23 September 2020

The Scottish First Minister, appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, said leaders have a ‘duty’ to communicate with people during the pandemic.


Staff avoiding the shower while working from home, soap boss says

Staff avoiding the shower while working from home, soap boss says

Staff avoiding the shower while working from home, soap boss says

23 September 2020

Sales of shower gels, razors and deodorants are suffering, PZ Cussons boss Jonathan Myers said.


Potential witness comes forward in ‘significant’ development in 1992 murder case

Potential witness comes forward in ‘significant’ development in 1992 murder case

Potential witness comes forward in ‘significant’ development in 1992 murder case

23 September 2020

Steven Clark’s parents Charles and Doris have been arrested on suspicion of his murder.


People in Wales asked to avoid non-essential journeys to reduce Covid-19 spread

People in Wales asked to avoid non-essential journeys to reduce Covid-19 spread

People in Wales asked to avoid non-essential journeys to reduce Covid-19 spread

23 September 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he was advising people not to travel but it would not be enforced as a rule.


UK industry suffers setback in September as recovery slows

UK industry suffers setback in September as recovery slows

UK industry suffers setback in September as recovery slows

23 September 2020

The latest reading, which comes ahead of further tightening of coronavirus restrictions, represents the lowest figure since June.


Government playing ‘blame game’ with public on coronavirus measures, says expert

Government playing ‘blame game’ with public on coronavirus measures, says expert

Government playing ‘blame game’ with public on coronavirus measures, says expert

23 September 2020

Professor Linda Bauld said there had been mixed messaging in recent months which ‘erodes trust’ with the public.


Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over safety concerns

Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over safety concerns

Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over safety concerns

23 September 2020

RMT members will stage two 48-hour walkout in October.


NI ‘could be recording 600 coronavirus infections daily in a month’

NI ‘could be recording 600 coronavirus infections daily in a month’

NI ‘could be recording 600 coronavirus infections daily in a month’

23 September 2020

Northern Ireland currently sees around 150 cases a day.


Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘tough’ new coronavirus restrictions for Scots

Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘tough’ new coronavirus restrictions for Scots

Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘tough’ new coronavirus restrictions for Scots

23 September 2020

The First Minister spoke after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he felt ‘sorry’ for people when a ban on household visits was imposed.


Cause of diplomat’s death yet to be established, inquest told

Cause of diplomat’s death yet to be established, inquest told

Cause of diplomat’s death yet to be established, inquest told

23 September 2020

Richard Morris was found dead in a forest on August 31, months after going missing while on a run near his family home in Hampshire.


Dominic Raab: Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted

Dominic Raab: Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted

Dominic Raab: Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted

23 September 2020

It comes as Professor John Edmunds said the latest restrictions do not go far enough to tackle the increase in cases.


Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

23 September 2020

The fundraising hero joked that Sir Michael Caine or Sir Anthony Hopkins could play him, if they ‘age up’.


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