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Former EU commissioner outlined his movements around Ireland

Former EU commissioner outlined his movements around Ireland

Former EU commissioner outlined his movements around Ireland

26 August 2020

Phil Hogan faced incessant scrutiny over why he did not observe 14 days quarantine after arriving from abroad.


EU trade commissioner resigns after golf dinner controversy

EU trade commissioner resigns after golf dinner controversy

EU trade commissioner resigns after golf dinner controversy

26 August 2020

Phil Hogan attended the event in the west of Ireland last week with more than 80 present, despite the pandemic.


Meghan and Gloria Steinem discuss voter suppression ahead of US election

Meghan and Gloria Steinem discuss voter suppression ahead of US election

Meghan and Gloria Steinem discuss voter suppression ahead of US election

26 August 2020

The duchess and the activist were filmed having a ‘backyard chat’.


EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to resign

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to resign

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to resign

26 August 2020

He was under intense pressure after attending an Irish parliamentary golf society dinner in the west of Ireland last week with 80 other people.


Families caring for disabled adults ‘forgotten’ during pandemic

Families caring for disabled adults ‘forgotten’ during pandemic

Families caring for disabled adults ‘forgotten’ during pandemic

26 August 2020

Disability charity Sense said carers’ mental health has suffered.


In Video: England’s oldest living convent to reopen from September

In Video: England’s oldest living convent to reopen from September

In Video: England’s oldest living convent to reopen from September

26 August 2020

The convent was forced to close in March due to coronavirus.


NHS workers hit out at ‘hypocrite’ Johnson during pay rise rally

NHS workers hit out at ‘hypocrite’ Johnson during pay rise rally

NHS workers hit out at ‘hypocrite’ Johnson during pay rise rally

26 August 2020

Health workers marched on Whitehall.


Wet pubs to remain shut as NI deals with rise in coronavirus cases

Wet pubs to remain shut as NI deals with rise in coronavirus cases

Wet pubs to remain shut as NI deals with rise in coronavirus cases

26 August 2020

Theatre reopening has also been delayed.


Thousands more UK travellers face quarantine as Czech Republic nears threshold

Thousands more UK travellers face quarantine as Czech Republic nears threshold

Thousands more UK travellers face quarantine as Czech Republic nears threshold

26 August 2020

Meanwhile Switzerland has crossed the threshold above which the UK Government considers triggering quarantine conditions.


Deliveroo to launch ‘Eat In’ discount scheme as Eat Out To Help Out nears end

Deliveroo to launch ‘Eat In’ discount scheme as Eat Out To Help Out nears end

Deliveroo to launch ‘Eat In’ discount scheme as Eat Out To Help Out nears end

26 August 2020

The delivery giant said that it would offer £5 off an order of £20 or more during the first three days of each week in September.


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

26 August 2020

Numbers are continuing to fall in areas with the highest rates, including Oldham and Blackburn.


From ‘mutant algorithms’ to resignations – a timeline of the exam grading fiasco

From ‘mutant algorithms’ to resignations – a timeline of the exam grading fiasco

From ‘mutant algorithms’ to resignations – a timeline of the exam grading fiasco

26 August 2020

The shadow education secretary accused the Prime Minister of ‘shamelessly trying to avoid taking responsibility’ for the issues around exam grading.


Corner shops boosted by lockdown spending, figures show

Corner shops boosted by lockdown spending, figures show

Corner shops boosted by lockdown spending, figures show

26 August 2020

PayPoint said that some shoppers have started using their corner shops for the first time since lockdown.


John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 11th time

John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 11th time

John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 11th time

26 August 2020

Mark David Chapman, who shot and killed the beloved former Beatle in 1980, will spend at least another two years behind bars.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

26 August 2020

The Office for National Statistics said 730,000 people have been taken off payrolls since the beginning of the crisis in March.


Johnson sacks education mandarin and blames exam fiasco on ‘mutant algorithm’

Johnson sacks education mandarin and blames exam fiasco on ‘mutant algorithm’

Johnson sacks education mandarin and blames exam fiasco on ‘mutant algorithm’

26 August 2020

Boris Johnson has come under fire from Labour and unions over his handling of the situation.


Coronavirus tests with 12-minute turnaround bought by Scottish Government

Coronavirus tests with 12-minute turnaround bought by Scottish Government

Coronavirus tests with 12-minute turnaround bought by Scottish Government

26 August 2020

The testing machines should be particularly useful in island and rural communities, the Government said.


Ministers must give clear guidance on face coverings in schools, says head

Ministers must give clear guidance on face coverings in schools, says head

Ministers must give clear guidance on face coverings in schools, says head

26 August 2020

Sarah Brinkley, from Abingdon, said making headteachers decide is ‘passing the buck’.


Ministers unveil 5G guide to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories

Ministers unveil 5G guide to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories

Ministers unveil 5G guide to dispel ‘quack’ conspiracy theories

26 August 2020

The information pamphlet, 5G Mobile Technology: A Guide, explains how the technology works.


Face coverings in school communal areas recommended for pupils in Wales

Face coverings in school communal areas recommended for pupils in Wales

Face coverings in school communal areas recommended for pupils in Wales

26 August 2020

The announcement comes just six days before schools reopen on September 1.


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