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Investitures and ‘large’ events planned for Buckingham Palace postponed

Investitures and ‘large’ events planned for Buckingham Palace postponed

Investitures and ‘large’ events planned for Buckingham Palace postponed

01 October 2020

The Queen is still expected to use her official London residence for audiences and other engagements.


Judge asked for M4 direction urges separated parents not to waste his time

Judge asked for M4 direction urges separated parents not to waste his time

Judge asked for M4 direction urges separated parents not to waste his time

01 October 2020

Judge Stephen Wildblood says family court lists are being filled with ‘unnecessary’ parental disputes over children


The earlier plasma can be collected for Covid treatment the better – study

The earlier plasma can be collected for Covid treatment the better – study

The earlier plasma can be collected for Covid treatment the better – study

01 October 2020

Convalescent plasma treatment involves people who are newly ill receiving plasma from a person who has recovered from the infection.


Inquest hears tragic police officer Matt Ratana died from gunshot wound to chest

Inquest hears tragic police officer Matt Ratana died from gunshot wound to chest

Inquest hears tragic police officer Matt Ratana died from gunshot wound to chest

01 October 2020

The 54-year-old, originally from New Zealand, was killed as a suspect opened fire while handcuffed at Croydon Custody Centre on Friday morning.


Which coronavirus restrictions have been imposed or eased, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been imposed or eased, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been imposed or eased, and where?

01 October 2020

The Health Secretary made another announcement about local measures on Thursday.


Muted start to new legal year with ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Muted start to new legal year with ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Muted start to new legal year with ceremony at Westminster Abbey

01 October 2020

Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland and Attorney General Suella Braverman were among those attending.


Italy and Poland at risk of being removed from quarantine-free travel list

Italy and Poland at risk of being removed from quarantine-free travel list

Italy and Poland at risk of being removed from quarantine-free travel list

01 October 2020

A seven-day rate of 20 is the threshold above which the UK Government considers triggering quarantine conditions.


Lockerbie appeal judges rule court should see protected documents

Lockerbie appeal judges rule court should see protected documents

Lockerbie appeal judges rule court should see protected documents

01 October 2020

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was found guilty of mass murder after the atrocity in December 1988, which killed 270 people.


Defying Holyrood vote on internal market ‘will boost independence support’

Defying Holyrood vote on internal market ‘will boost independence support’

Defying Holyrood vote on internal market ‘will boost independence support’

01 October 2020

The Scottish Government has recommended MSPs reject the legislative consent motion on the Internal Market Bill.


UK under ‘no illusions’ about opposition to Bill, Irish premier says

UK under ‘no illusions’ about opposition to Bill, Irish premier says

UK under ‘no illusions’ about opposition to Bill, Irish premier says

01 October 2020

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Ireland supported the EU’s legal action against the UK Government.


Island nations facing ‘existential threat’, warns Commonwealth chief

Island nations facing ‘existential threat’, warns Commonwealth chief

Island nations facing ‘existential threat’, warns Commonwealth chief

01 October 2020

Speaking at a virtual meeting held alongside a UN General Assembly, Baroness Scotland said ‘this is not a crisis we can ignore or wish away’.


Three in 10 people with Covid-19 ‘cannot be reached by NHS Test and Trace’

Three in 10 people with Covid-19 ‘cannot be reached by NHS Test and Trace’

Three in 10 people with Covid-19 ‘cannot be reached by NHS Test and Trace’

01 October 2020

There has been a 10% drop in one week in the percentage of people who could be contacted.


Nicola Sturgeon insists she is co-operating with Alex Salmond inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon insists she is co-operating with Alex Salmond inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon insists she is co-operating with Alex Salmond inquiry

01 October 2020

She was pressed on the matter during First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament.


Wales needs to decide on independence this decade, Plaid Cymru leader says

Wales needs to decide on independence this decade, Plaid Cymru leader says

Wales needs to decide on independence this decade, Plaid Cymru leader says

01 October 2020

Adam Price will set out his vision for Wales under a Plaid Cymru government at its party conference on Friday.


Vaccinating UK population against Covid-19 may take more than a year – experts

Vaccinating UK population against Covid-19 may take more than a year – experts

Vaccinating UK population against Covid-19 may take more than a year – experts

01 October 2020

Scientists say even if a vaccine becomes available early next year, it does not mean life can return to normal.


The Prime Minister’s father should have followed Covid rules – Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s father should have followed Covid rules – Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s father should have followed Covid rules – Downing Street

01 October 2020

Stanley Johnson apologised after he was pictured shopping without wearing a face covering.


Rescue bid under way to herd whale pod out to sea before military exercise

Rescue bid under way to herd whale pod out to sea before military exercise

Rescue bid under way to herd whale pod out to sea before military exercise

01 October 2020

Experts from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue have monitored the pod for the last month in and around the River Clyde.


University students should be allowed to return home from campus now, unions say

University students should be allowed to return home from campus now, unions say

University students should be allowed to return home from campus now, unions say

01 October 2020

National Union of Students warns that undergraduates ‘trapped in halls’ could exacerbate poor mental health issues.


Public urged to record waxcap fungi and help reveal ancient Welsh meadows

Public urged to record waxcap fungi and help reveal ancient Welsh meadows

Public urged to record waxcap fungi and help reveal ancient Welsh meadows

01 October 2020

The colourful autumnal fungi are a good indicator of lost fragments of grassland habitat.


Rees-Mogg: Review of Parliament’s art collection must not be subject to wokeism

Rees-Mogg: Review of Parliament’s art collection must not be subject to wokeism

Rees-Mogg: Review of Parliament’s art collection must not be subject to wokeism

01 October 2020

Any review must not ‘impose woke contemporary interpretations of history’, Tory MP Joy Morrissey said.


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