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Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

Hospice nurse unable to treat patients due to Covid-19 test shortage

15 September 2020

Signs of strain on testing capabilities have caused long queues in parts of the UK.


Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

Financial pressures on colleges cut courses and student support, watchdog says

15 September 2020

A National Audit Office report warns that the financial health of the college sector is ‘fragile’.


Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut

15 September 2020

The names of those at the BBC earning more than £150,000 a year have been published, a move previously instigated by the Government.


PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

PTSD may double the risk of dementia, study suggests

15 September 2020

Researchers found the dementia risk among people who have had PTSD was higher in the general population compared to veterans.


Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

Apple accused of swerving MPs’ questions on its environmental record

15 September 2020

A call for answers on the repairability of Apple devices comes as the firm prepares to launch its latest wave of products.


Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

Cummings pictured in Downing Street with archive document on defence

15 September 2020

Boris Johnson’s senior aide Dominic Cummings has a longstanding interest in defence procurement and the use of technology.


Apple set to unveil new Watch and iPad

Apple set to unveil new Watch and iPad

Apple set to unveil new Watch and iPad

15 September 2020

A new version of the tech giant’s flagship iPhone is not expected to be part of the firm’s event on Tuesday.


Safety is ‘top of the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine – Oxford scientist

Safety is ‘top of the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine – Oxford scientist

Safety is ‘top of the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine – Oxford scientist

15 September 2020

A jab could be ready by the end of this year or early next year if things fall into place, Professor Sarah Gilbert said.


Paisley fined £1,300 over political donations rules breach

Paisley fined £1,300 over political donations rules breach

Paisley fined £1,300 over political donations rules breach

15 September 2020

The penalty related to the attendance of two local councils at the North Antrim MP’s annual constituency dinner.


Next seals deal to save Victoria’s Secret UK and hundreds of jobs

Next seals deal to save Victoria’s Secret UK and hundreds of jobs

Next seals deal to save Victoria’s Secret UK and hundreds of jobs

15 September 2020

The lingerie company tumbled into administration in June as its woes were exacerbated by the enforced closure of stores.


Man in life-threatening condition after being shot with crossbow

Man in life-threatening condition after being shot with crossbow

Man in life-threatening condition after being shot with crossbow

15 September 2020

No arrests have been made.


Greedy Labrador rushed to hospital after eating his entire lead

Greedy Labrador rushed to hospital after eating his entire lead

Greedy Labrador rushed to hospital after eating his entire lead

15 September 2020

Max the hungry hound made short work of the lead during a 15-minute car journey, leaving nothing but the metal end.


Women lose Court of Appeal challenge over pension changes

Women lose Court of Appeal challenge over pension changes

Women lose Court of Appeal challenge over pension changes

15 September 2020

Nearly four million women born in the 1950s have been affected by reforms introduced by successive governments to ensure ‘pension age equalisation’.


Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

Johnson promises stiffer sentences for dangerous criminals

15 September 2020

The Prime Minister said there had been ‘far too many cases’ where criminals were let out early to offend again.


Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

Brexit Bill allows UK to ‘stay true’ to Northern Ireland, says Patel

15 September 2020

The Internal Market Bill passed its first Commons hurdle on Monday but senior Tories have warned that trouble is brewing.


Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

Home Office to house Channel migrants in military barracks

15 September 2020

The Government department has been accused of ‘exceptionally poor communication’ over the plans.


One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

One in three people have already started Christmas shopping, survey suggests

15 September 2020

Gifts, cards and wrapping paper are the items most likely to have already been purchased, American Express found.


Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

Priti Patel says she would report neighbours over ‘rule of six’ breaches

15 September 2020

It comes as the national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales called for guidance over enforcement of the measures.


Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall below 100 amid August bank holiday

15 September 2020

There were 78 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending September 4.


NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

NHS staff and patients ‘should be prioritised’ for Covid-19 tests

15 September 2020

NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said the NHS had been hit by staff being off work who were unable to get a test.


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