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13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

13 arrested as protesters blockade newspaper printers

05 September 2020

Extinction Rebellion protesters have stopped trucks from leaving two major News Corporation plants overnight.


Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

Tony Abbott keen to contribute ‘expertise’ to trade role

05 September 2020

The controversial former Australian PM has been appointed to the UK’s new-look Board of Trade.


Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

Commons Speaker wants daily Covid-19 testing for MPs

05 September 2020

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said rapid testing results were needed in order to boost the numbers permitted in the Commons.


What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

05 September 2020

A potential MP revolt over Covid testing at borders is among a broad range of topics on the nation’s front pages.


Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

Arrests made as protesters blockade two newspaper printing works

05 September 2020

Extinction Rebellion moved to stop several titles hitting the streets from the News Corp-owned presses.


Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

Quarantine on Portugal visitors comes in as UK divided over travel restrictions

04 September 2020

Those returning to England and Northern Ireland from the European country will not have to self-isolate.


Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

Timing of Westminster quarantine list announcement ‘unfortunate’

04 September 2020

The Scottish Government hit out after the decision was reached before ministers from across the UK saw Portuguese data.


Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

Number of offences committed by members of diplomatic community revealed

04 September 2020

The data was obtained by the PA news agency from the Foreign Office, nearly a year after it was requested, following the death of teenager Harry Dunn.


White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

White Cliffs lit up with ‘refugees welcome’ ahead of protests over crossings

04 September 2020

The iconic Dover landmark was lit up with a series of massive projections, including: ‘These cliffs mean hope’.


NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

NHS 111 to roll out A&E booking service to help maintain social distancing

04 September 2020

Patients needing treatment for an urgent but non-life threatening condition will soon be able to book an arrival slot at emergency departments.


Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

Cousin of Canning Town freezer victim ‘scarred’ by police footage of body

04 September 2020

Ayse Hussein had opted to see the video after an advisory warning from the Metropolitan Police.


Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

Climate activists face fines if they breach rules on gatherings, say police

04 September 2020

Health Protection Regulations ban gatherings of more than 30 people outside.


Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

Which coronavirus restrictions have been eased or kept, and where?

04 September 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a range of changes following a reduction in infection rates.


Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

Lockdown restrictions to be eased in parts of northern England

04 September 2020

Residents have been urged to stay alert and follow local rules.


Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

Veterans’ Commissioner pledges to boost support for ex-service personnel

04 September 2020

Danny Kinahan was speaking after the funeral of Royal Irish veteran Brett Savage in Newtownards.


Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

Council of Europe committee presses UK Government over Finucane probe

04 September 2020

The Committee of Ministers asked how a Supreme Court order for a human rights compliant probe into Pat Finucane’s murder will be fulfilled.


William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

William honours emergency workers in online celebration of ‘999 Heroes’

04 September 2020

The Duke of Cambridge joined dignitaries for the virtual Emergency Services Festival of Thanksgiving.


Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

Significant outbreaks of Covid-19 linked to universities highly likely – Sage

04 September 2020

Universities have been advised to reduce in-person interactions and encourage face coverings in campus buildings.


100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

100 pupils told to self-isolate after coronavirus case at Staffordshire school

04 September 2020

The JCB Academy, which reopened in August, was closed on Friday.


Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach

04 September 2020

The Government has selected MEP Mairead McGuinness and senior banker Andrew McDowell as its possible successors to Phil Hogan.


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