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NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

08 September 2020

The Stormont minister will not bring a legislative consent motion on the Government’s Trade Bill before the Assembly until uncertainty is addressed.


Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

08 September 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 176 positive cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.


Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

08 September 2020

Sterling fell 1.6% to just over 1.30 US dollars, hitting the lowest level for nearly a month.


Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

08 September 2020

Barry Coppinger has stood down, blaming his ill-health and an investigation into deleted messages.


Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

08 September 2020

Stephen Fincken has given evidence at a fatal accident inquiry into a ditching off Shetland in 2013.


Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

08 September 2020

New research identifies 19 risk factors thought to increase the risk of developing the condition.


Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

08 September 2020

One teacher said the testing system ‘is not fit for purpose and is preventing me from doing my job’.


Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

08 September 2020

Charges against him include plotting to hack computers and conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information.


Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

08 September 2020

They appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

08 September 2020

Russell Causley is to be released from jail despite his ‘heartless’ refusal to reveal the whereabouts of Carole Packman’s remains.


Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

08 September 2020

The Health Secretary said more innovation and a culture change in how data is used in healthcare would help save lives.


Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

08 September 2020

Colleagues praised Jacob Billington’s ‘warmth and enthusiasm’.


Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

Psychologist jailed for life after bludgeoning his mother to death

08 September 2020

Robert Child admitted murdering mother Janice in March.


Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

Government’s legal head resigns ‘over plans to override Brexit withdrawal deal’

08 September 2020

The Financial Times claims Sir Jonathan has resigned due to a dispute with Downing Street.


Call for clarity on birth partners

Call for clarity on birth partners

Call for clarity on birth partners

08 September 2020

Midwives and doctors have called for more information, saying the current situation is causing stress for pregnant women.


Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

Residents protest over Chinese Consulate wall built without planning permission

08 September 2020

Diplomatic immunity prevented the High Court taking action over the planning breaches by the Chinese authorities in Belfast.


3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

3.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Bedfordshire

08 September 2020

One person said it felt as though their house had been hit by a vehicle.


Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

Covid-19 registered deaths in England and Wales lowest since mid-March

08 September 2020

Just over 57,400 deaths involving coronavirus have now been registered across the whole of the UK.


Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

Royal Albert Hall launches ‘urgent’ plea for £20m in donations

08 September 2020

The Kensington venue is ineligible for an emergency Government grant and must apply for a loan.


Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

Police investigating schoolboy shooting recover ‘long-barrelled gun’

08 September 2020

A teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in custody.


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