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Santas given video-call training for a socially-distanced Christmas

Santas given video-call training for a socially-distanced Christmas

Santas given video-call training for a socially-distanced Christmas

10 November 2020

A new app called Santa HQ will allow children to virtually visit Santa’s grotto.


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

10 November 2020

Hull, Scarborough and North East Lincolnshire have recorded the biggest week-on-week rises.


Boris Johnson meets Bill Gates to discuss plans to prevent future pandemics

Boris Johnson meets Bill Gates to discuss plans to prevent future pandemics

Boris Johnson meets Bill Gates to discuss plans to prevent future pandemics

10 November 2020

The Prime Minister said it will take ‘ingenuity and tenacity’ to defeat coronavirus.


PM discussed Brexit and Good Friday Agreement with Biden, No 10 source says

PM discussed Brexit and Good Friday Agreement with Biden, No 10 source says

PM discussed Brexit and Good Friday Agreement with Biden, No 10 source says

10 November 2020

The pair have never met before, but Mr Biden has likened the Prime Minister to a ‘physical and emotional clone’ of President Trump.


Angry executive exchanges after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

Angry executive exchanges after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

Angry executive exchanges after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

10 November 2020

Ministers are at loggerheads over what restrictions should be applied when the current four-week circuit-break lapses on Thursday night.


Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own chips

Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own chips

Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own chips

10 November 2020

The new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini will be the first to house Apple’s new M1 chip, the company’s first own-designed silicon.


Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview controversy

Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview controversy

Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview controversy

10 November 2020

Earl Spencer provided introductions between Diana and the then BBC Panorama reporter Martin Bashir.


Universities told to end in-person lessons so students can go home for Christmas

Universities told to end in-person lessons so students can go home for Christmas

Universities told to end in-person lessons so students can go home for Christmas

10 November 2020

Students will be allowed to travel home between December 3 and December 9 to ensure families are reunited over the festive break.


Stormont executive reconvenes to discuss fate of circuit break restrictions

Stormont executive reconvenes to discuss fate of circuit break restrictions

Stormont executive reconvenes to discuss fate of circuit break restrictions

10 November 2020

Ministers have still not decided whether to extend, amend or drop current measure when they expire at midnight on Thursday.


Harry to be special guest at Stand Up For Heroes event in the US

Harry to be special guest at Stand Up For Heroes event in the US

Harry to be special guest at Stand Up For Heroes event in the US

10 November 2020

The duke, who was denied his wish for a wreath to be left on his behalf at the Cenotaph, visited a national cemetery in LA on Sunday instead.


Special shipping for Pfizer vaccine with remote temperature monitoring

Special shipping for Pfizer vaccine with remote temperature monitoring

Special shipping for Pfizer vaccine with remote temperature monitoring

10 November 2020

The vaccine needs to be stored at -70C which prompted concerns about transport and storage.


Taoiseach issues warning over no-deal ‘seismic shock’

Taoiseach issues warning over no-deal ‘seismic shock’

Taoiseach issues warning over no-deal ‘seismic shock’

10 November 2020

Micheal Martin told the Dail the trade negotiations between the EU and the UK had ‘intensified’.


Charles and Camilla to carry out first joint overseas visit since pandemic started

Charles and Camilla to carry out first joint overseas visit since pandemic started

Charles and Camilla to carry out first joint overseas visit since pandemic started

10 November 2020

The heir to the throne and his wife will travel to Germany at the request of the British Government.


Instagram brings enhanced self-harm content detection tools to the UK

Instagram brings enhanced self-harm content detection tools to the UK

Instagram brings enhanced self-harm content detection tools to the UK

10 November 2020

The social media platform is introducing new technology to the UK and Europe which is better able to detect self-harm content.


Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?

10 November 2020

The Health Secretary said it was ‘absolutely a possibility’ that a vaccine could be available by Christmas.


New powers to protect national security in mergers and buy-outs proposed

New powers to protect national security in mergers and buy-outs proposed

New powers to protect national security in mergers and buy-outs proposed

10 November 2020

Under the move, Government screening powers will be expanded to include intellectual property as well as companies.


Boris Johnson congratulates Joe Biden in call with US president-elect

Boris Johnson congratulates Joe Biden in call with US president-elect

Boris Johnson congratulates Joe Biden in call with US president-elect

10 November 2020

The conversation is thought to have lasted around 25 minutes.


Commission taking NI food supply warnings ‘very seriously’

Commission taking NI food supply warnings ‘very seriously’

Commission taking NI food supply warnings ‘very seriously’

10 November 2020

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill have told Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic that is was ‘unacceptable’ that it remained uncertain.


Kate marks Remembrance week by speaking to military families

Kate marks Remembrance week by speaking to military families

Kate marks Remembrance week by speaking to military families

10 November 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen and senior royals at the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Sunday service at the weekend.


Battle of Britain memorial on White Cliffs shines at night following donation

Battle of Britain memorial on White Cliffs shines at night following donation

Battle of Britain memorial on White Cliffs shines at night following donation

10 November 2020

A statue of a lone pilot looking out to sea commemorates the thousands of RAF men, nicknamed “the Few” by Winston Churchill.


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