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Probe after woman found dead ‘beside malnourished baby son’

Probe after woman found dead ‘beside malnourished baby son’

Probe after woman found dead ‘beside malnourished baby son’

25 August 2020

Positive Action in Housing said Mercy Baguma, from Uganda, had claimed asylum.


Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

25 August 2020

The Prime Minister said the guidance could be changed on ‘medical grounds’ if required.


4ft snake discovered in Leeds bedroom in middle of night

4ft snake discovered in Leeds bedroom in middle of night

4ft snake discovered in Leeds bedroom in middle of night

25 August 2020

‘It must have been quite a fright,’ said RSPCA inspector Dave Holgate.


British-made swappable battery technology leads e-scooter launch

British-made swappable battery technology leads e-scooter launch

British-made swappable battery technology leads e-scooter launch

25 August 2020

Tier hopes to deploy the new model along with charging stations in cities across the UK later this year.


PM calls for end to ‘self-recrimination and wetness’ over BBC Proms song stance

PM calls for end to ‘self-recrimination and wetness’ over BBC Proms song stance

PM calls for end to ‘self-recrimination and wetness’ over BBC Proms song stance

25 August 2020

Boris Johnson said he wanted to get the issue ‘off my chest’ as he commented on the lack of singing for two traditional Proms favourites.


Sophie ready to help her own children with social media

Sophie ready to help her own children with social media

Sophie ready to help her own children with social media

25 August 2020

The Countess of Wessex gave an interview to Good Housekeeping magazine.


Birmingham Covid-19 enforcement powers to shut pubs and close parks unveiled

Birmingham Covid-19 enforcement powers to shut pubs and close parks unveiled

Birmingham Covid-19 enforcement powers to shut pubs and close parks unveiled

25 August 2020

The Birmingham City Council measures will come into force from Wednesday amid concerns about the city’s infection rate.


Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

Key vote to be held on Virgin’s £1.2bn rescue deal

25 August 2020

Creditors will vote at a closed hearing at the High Court on whether to approve the restructuring package secured by the airline in July.


What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

What coronavirus treatment and vaccine candidates are showing promising results?

25 August 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak scientists have been trying to find drugs to fight the virus, and vaccines to protect people.


Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

Financial ombudsman receives more than 3,500 Covid-19 related complaints

25 August 2020

The Financial Ombudsman Service called on some financial firms to do more to treat customers fairly after the barrage of complaints.


Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

Staff and pupils to wear face coverings in Scottish high schools from Monday

25 August 2020

The rule will also apply on school transport but not in classrooms.


No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

No parent should be fined if child misses school due to anxiety – psychiatrists

25 August 2020

Fines could ‘severely’ affect children’s and parents’ mental health, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning.


Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

Donald Trump Jr: Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster

25 August 2020

He accused his father’s Democratic election rival of ‘lurking around’, saying he ‘sticks his head up every now and then to run for president’.


Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

Retailers slash jobs at fastest clip since financial crisis – survey

25 August 2020

The CBI report found retailers expect job cuts to pick up pace as the Government’s furlough scheme comes to an end.


Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

Attorney General ‘considering virtual trial’ in Harry Dunn case – Buckland

25 August 2020

The family’s MP had written to ministers to ask for consideration of Anne Sacoolas standing trial while in the US.


EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan asked to produce full report on golf event

25 August 2020

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen also wants him to publish the timeline of his movements in Ireland over recent weeks.


Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

Floodwater rescues and travel disruption as Storm Francis lashes UK

25 August 2020

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for very strong winds across most of Wales and central England between 2pm and 10pm on Tuesday.


More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

More than 70% of ‘woefully inadequate’ alcohol labels do not include guidelines

25 August 2020

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK examined labels on 424 products in supermarkets and a newsagent in locations across the country.


Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

Eat Out to Help Out scheme needs extension, say small businesses

25 August 2020

The popular initiative which sees the cost of eat-in meals reduced three days a week is due to come to a finish at the end of August.


Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

Cunard cancels sailings until March 2021

25 August 2020

Sailings are cancelled until March 25 for the Queen Elizabeth, until April 18 for the Queen Mary 2 and until May 16 for the Queen Victoria.


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