Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong targets Johnson and Trump in Emmys speech

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong targets Johnson and Trump in Emmys speech

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong targets Johnson and Trump in Emmys speech

21 September 2020

Succession won the biggest prize of the night, outstanding drama series.


What the papers say – September 21

What the papers say – September 21

What the papers say – September 21

21 September 2020

Reaction to the country slipping closer to another national lockdown leads Monday’s papers.


Christian school worker takes her dismissal fight to tribunal

Christian school worker takes her dismissal fight to tribunal

Christian school worker takes her dismissal fight to tribunal

21 September 2020

Kristie Higgs was dismissed for gross misconduct by Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire last year.


Latest stage of Meghan’s action against Associated Newspapers due at High Court

Latest stage of Meghan’s action against Associated Newspapers due at High Court

Latest stage of Meghan’s action against Associated Newspapers due at High Court

21 September 2020

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter she sent to her estranged father


Coronavirus outbreak has reached critical point, says Whitty

Coronavirus outbreak has reached critical point, says Whitty

Coronavirus outbreak has reached critical point, says Whitty

20 September 2020

The chief medical officer for England said the country is facing a ‘very challenging winter’ as infections continue to rise.


Coronavirus rules: What can you be fined for?

Coronavirus rules: What can you be fined for?

Coronavirus rules: What can you be fined for?

20 September 2020

Anyone in England who refuses an order to self-isolate could face a fine of up to £10,000.


Covid-19 surge has reached critical point, says Whitty

Covid-19 surge has reached critical point, says Whitty

Covid-19 surge has reached critical point, says Whitty

20 September 2020

England’s chief medical officer lays the ground for tough new restrictions as he says the figures are going in ‘the wrong direction’.


Dock from war film 1917 to be given new lease of life through restoration

Dock from war film 1917 to be given new lease of life through restoration

Dock from war film 1917 to be given new lease of life through restoration

20 September 2020

Dock 1 at Govan Graving Docks closed in 1987.


Leaked papers show banks ‘allowed criminals and fraudsters to move dirty money’

Leaked papers show banks ‘allowed criminals and fraudsters to move dirty money’

Leaked papers show banks ‘allowed criminals and fraudsters to move dirty money’

20 September 2020

The cache of files, known as FinCEN, are mostly files banks sent to the US authorities between 2000 and 2017.


New breast cancer treatment cuts recurrence by 25%, study shows

New breast cancer treatment cuts recurrence by 25%, study shows

New breast cancer treatment cuts recurrence by 25%, study shows

20 September 2020

The study has been described as ‘one of the most promising breakthroughs for patients with this type of breast cancer in the last 20 years’.


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

20 September 2020

Liverpool and Manchester have seen sharp increases, while Bolton continues to record the highest rate.


Take the lead in tackling racism, London mayor urges

Take the lead in tackling racism, London mayor urges

Take the lead in tackling racism, London mayor urges

20 September 2020

Sadiq Khan discussed the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in the UK.


Anneliese Dodds offers new partnership between Labour and business

Anneliese Dodds offers new partnership between Labour and business

Anneliese Dodds offers new partnership between Labour and business

20 September 2020

The shadow chancellor will set out a three-step plan for economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.


In Pictures: 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain marked in small ceremony

In Pictures: 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain marked in small ceremony

In Pictures: 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain marked in small ceremony

20 September 2020

Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer were among the invited guests at the socially-distanced occasion.


Earl and Countess of Wessex take children litter picking on beach

Earl and Countess of Wessex take children litter picking on beach

Earl and Countess of Wessex take children litter picking on beach

20 September 2020

Edward and Sophie and their children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, collected rubbish on Southsea beach in Portsmouth on Sunday.


Ford and Facebook join Race To Zero climate campaign

Ford and Facebook join Race To Zero climate campaign

Ford and Facebook join Race To Zero climate campaign

20 September 2020

Alok Sharma is to speak at a special event on Monday, alongside political and industry leaders about the next decade of clean energy co-operation.


Scrapping VAT-free shopping for tourists to cost 70,000 jobs, say retailers

Scrapping VAT-free shopping for tourists to cost 70,000 jobs, say retailers

Scrapping VAT-free shopping for tourists to cost 70,000 jobs, say retailers

20 September 2020

Retailers had hoped VAT-free shopping, which had been available to non-EU customers, would be extended to EU visitors.


Charles: Climate crisis will ‘dwarf’ impact of coronavirus

Charles: Climate crisis will ‘dwarf’ impact of coronavirus

Charles: Climate crisis will ‘dwarf’ impact of coronavirus

20 September 2020

The prince said that ‘swift and immediate action’ needs to take place.


‘Selfless’ Battle of Britain heroes and NHS staff hailed at anniversary service

‘Selfless’ Battle of Britain heroes and NHS staff hailed at anniversary service

‘Selfless’ Battle of Britain heroes and NHS staff hailed at anniversary service

20 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among the guests at the service marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.


Smoking quit rate in 2020 ‘highest in more than a decade’

Smoking quit rate in 2020 ‘highest in more than a decade’

Smoking quit rate in 2020 ‘highest in more than a decade’

20 September 2020

Data shows that in England in 2020, there has been an increase of almost two thirds in the quitting success rate.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More