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Experts raise concerns over negative test results in Operation Moonshot

Experts raise concerns over negative test results in Operation Moonshot

Experts raise concerns over negative test results in Operation Moonshot

09 September 2020

Boris Johnson set out plans for millions of tests to be carried out everyday.


Heathrow boss urges Government to fast-track speedy Covid-19 test

Heathrow boss urges Government to fast-track speedy Covid-19 test

Heathrow boss urges Government to fast-track speedy Covid-19 test

09 September 2020

It comes after the Prime Minister announced plans for mass testing under so-called Operation Moonshot.


RNLI volunteer honoured for 40 years of service with mural looking out to sea

RNLI volunteer honoured for 40 years of service with mural looking out to sea

RNLI volunteer honoured for 40 years of service with mural looking out to sea

09 September 2020

Mike Jones has volunteered since 1980 at the RNLI in New Brighton on the Wirral.


Government blocks Labour bid for full disclosure of exams fiasco documents

Government blocks Labour bid for full disclosure of exams fiasco documents

Government blocks Labour bid for full disclosure of exams fiasco documents

09 September 2020

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told MPs he would aim to release ‘wherever is possible’ information requested by a committee of MPs.


How the Government’s slogans have changed throughout the pandemic

How the Government’s slogans have changed throughout the pandemic

How the Government’s slogans have changed throughout the pandemic

09 September 2020

Boris Johnson admitted that over time the rules have been ‘complicated and confusing’ for the public.


Mother in tears after being denied Covid test following 90-minute journey

Mother in tears after being denied Covid test following 90-minute journey

Mother in tears after being denied Covid test following 90-minute journey

09 September 2020

Kirstie Penman said: “At that point I just started crying, upset because it’s a long journey for a test.”


Grenfell victims accuse MP of ‘meaningless platitudes’

Grenfell victims accuse MP of ‘meaningless platitudes’

Grenfell victims accuse MP of ‘meaningless platitudes’

09 September 2020

Felicity Buchan voted against an opposition amendment.


DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

09 September 2020

Max Hill QC’s conclusion directly contradicts what the Foreign Secretary told Parliament on October 21.


Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ for close contact

09 September 2020

The proposals come as the current testing programme faced considerable criticism for struggling to meet demand.


What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

What are the new rules on social gatherings?

09 September 2020

The Government is introducing new curbs.


PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

PM cannot say whether families will be able to celebrate Christmas together

09 September 2020

The Government is tightening coronavirus rules after a spike in cases.


Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

Duke hails search and rescue volunteers as ‘backbone of community’

09 September 2020

The duke watched on as a group of CRS volunteers demonstrated how a missing person search is conducted.


Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

Williamson agrees to release some correspondence linked to summer exams fiasco

09 September 2020

Labour had urged the Education Secretary to provide all correspondence between ministers and special advisers.


Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

Health officials warn of ‘significant rise’ in Covid-19 cases in parts of Wales

09 September 2020

Public Health Wales said there were concerns over the rise in cases in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.


Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

Aircraft carrier sets sail after two-day delay caused by Covid-19 outbreak

09 September 2020

Crowds lined the harbour walls in Old Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon to wave off HMS Queen Elizabeth.


More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

More than 20 people arrested in sex trafficking investigation

09 September 2020

Police Scotland led the international operation, with potential victims recovered in both the UK and Romania.


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

09 September 2020

Bolton, Bradford and Birmingham continue to record the highest rates.


Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

Number of rough sleepers in London hit 15-year high before outbreak – report

09 September 2020

Research suggests there was a 21% increase in the number of rough sleepers in the capital over one year.


PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

PM urges people to limit social contact to curb coronavirus infections

09 September 2020

The Prime Minister outlined plans to ban social gatherings of more than six people as he faced calls to fix the testing system.


William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

William speaks of struggles with sadness as Air Ambulance pilot

09 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge opened up about his experiences encountering tragedy as he visited Belfast to mark Emergency Services Day.


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