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Friday, August 14, 2020

Grant Shapps: France ‘likely’ to impose reciprocal quarantine rules

French authorities could impose reciprocal quarantine measures in response to UK restrictions on arrivals, the Transport Secretary has said.

Lockdown easing: Face mask refusal fines could soar to £3,200

The penalty for repeatedly refusing to wear a face mask where required could reach thousands in a crackdown amid easing lockdown rules.

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Unprecedented 10th day in a row of migrant arrivals in Dover

More than 900 people have entered the UK since last Tuesday, not including today's arrivals, after a stretch of good weather.

A-Level results: ‘No substitute for exams’ says Education Secretary

Gavin Williamson admitted no replacement grading system can match the fairness of exams, as thousands receive A-Level results this morning.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

‘Stick to ice cream’: MPs take on Ben and Jerry’s in migration row

Ice cream creators Ben and Jerry’s have sparked a Twitter row after they challenged Priti Patel over migration in the English Channel.

Major incident declared after train derails in Scotland

At least one person is feared to have died and serious injuries have been reported after a train derailed in Aberdeenshire amid storms.

Deputy police commissioner backs officers over Dawn Butler stop

Sir Steve House has said the officers behaved appropriately and has criticised the way they have faced “trial by social media”.

UK plunges into largest recession on record

The UK entered recession for the first time in 11 years after the economy shrank by a record 20.4 per cent between April and June.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Rachel Riley accused of 'racism' over football tweet

The television presenter was accused of racism over a tweet directed at an Indian football fan last night - but she has stood by her remark.

Priti Patel ‘furious’ over migrant crossings, says Tory MP

Lee Anderson has defended Priti Patel over migrant boat crossings in the Channel, saying she is “working damn hard” to tackle the issue.

Boris Johnson announces £300m for NHS winter preparations

The PM said the boost would enable hospitals to maintain essential services and reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection in the coming months.

Monday, August 10, 2020

Dawn Butler MP accuses police of racial profiling after car stop

Labour MP Dawn Butler has accused police of racially profiling her after a vehicle she was travelling in was pulled over for questioning.

Minister: Scientists not advising routine testing in schools

Health and care minister Helen Whately defended the government over testing pupils and teachers as schools prepare to reopen in September.

Nigel Farage: PM doesn’t have political will to stop boat crossings

The Brexit Party leader criticised Boris Johnson over migrant boat crossings after 4,000 people reached the UK via the Channel in 2020.

Friday, August 7, 2020

Soaring temperatures expected to ‘hang around for some time’

Forecasters have said the UK could see its hottest day of the year today, with temperatures set to reach 37C in London and the South East.

Tobias Ellwood: We cannot take Little England approach to migration

The Tory MP urged the government to look beyond the English Channel after a record number of migrants arrived on UK shores yesterday.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Police appeal: CCTV shows car collide with woman and dog

West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to trace people involved in a roadside collision that injured a woman and killed a dog.

Labour: Government ‘failing to get to grips’ with migrant crossings

Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds has accused the government of a “lack of competence” in dealing with migrant boat crossings.

Robert Jenrick denies hypocrisy over new planning reform

The Housing Secretary defended a previous planning decision, after controversy surrounding it resurfaced amid a new planning overhaul.

PC Andrew Harper’s mum wants tougher sentences for police killers

Debbie Adlam is calling for a minimum jail term of 20 years for anyone who kills an officer, with no chance of parole during that time.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Jonathan Ashworth: Boris Johnson cannot put his feet up this August

The shadow health secretary has called for improved coronavirus testing and tracing this August in time for schools to reopen in September.

Beirut explosion: At least 100 dead and thousands injured

Boris Johnson has confirmed that British nationals were caught up in the incident, the cause of which has not yet been confirmed.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Priti Patel condemns ‘awful racist abuse’ against David Lammy

The Home Secretary urged Twitter to act more quickly against racism after Labour's David Lammy was subject to abuse on the platform.

Minister insists schools will return in September despite warnings

Simon Clarke said bringing all pupils back on a full time basis when term starts was a “total priority”, despite new second wave warnings.

Teenager guilty of murdering 18-year-old at knife awareness course

Vladimir Nachev, 18, killed Hakim Sillah by stabbing him twice in the chest with a 25cm long “Rambo” style knife in November last year.

Monday, August 3, 2020

Kate Hoey: My peerage is for every single ex-Labour Brexiteer

The former Labour MP was among the 36 latest Lords nominations and has dedicated her appointment to Brexit-supporting ex-Labour voters.

‘Game changer’: New 90-minute coronavirus tests to be rolled out

Minister Nadhim Zahawi has praised British innovators in the development of two new Covid-19 tests that can produce results within hours.

Friday, July 31, 2020

PC Andrew Harper: Teenage killers jailed for manslaughter

Driver Henry Long, 19, was handed a 16 year jail sentence while passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, each received 13 years.

Boris Johnson postpones August lockdown easing for two weeks

The Prime Minister said the UK must “squeeze the brake pedal” on coronavirus lockdown easing, delaying some plans for at least two weeks.

Republicans dismiss Donald Trump’s idea to delay US 2020 election

In a tweet the US president suggested delaying the 2020 presidential election until Americans are able to turn out to the ballot box.

Tighter lockdown restrictions for millions in northern England

Different households in Greater Manchester, parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire can no longer mix in each other's homes and gardens.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Nigel Farage claims 48k illegal migrants are put up in hotels

The Brexit Party leader said housing 48,000 illegal migrants in hotels would cost taxpayers an estimated £4bn over the next 10 years.

Charlie Elphicke: ‘Naughty Tory’ ex-MP guilty of sexual assaults

Former MP Charlie Elphicke who described himself as a "naughty Tory" could face jail after being convicted of sexually assaulting two women.

Matt Hancock: NHS bureaucracy ‘won’t be coming back’

The Health Secretary said embracing flexibility would help “bottle the best bits” of the NHS coronavirus response going forward.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Donald Trump Jr suspended from Twitter over Covid cure claim

Twitter has temporarily banned Donald Trump’s eldest after he posted a video discussing Hydroxchloroquine as a possible coronavirus cure.

Miriam Margolyes: People who prefer Tories to Labour are nuts

Asked what her ideal British Prime Minister would look like, think like and act like, the actress responded: “Keir Starmer”.

Government care home approach ‘negligent’, says Commons report

The Public Accounts Committee said discharging 25,000 patients to care homes showed a “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent” approach.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Bikes to be made available on NHS in Boris Johnson’s obesity plan

Bikes are set to become an NHS prescription under Boris Johnson’s active travel initiative to encourage Brits to lead healthier lifestyles.

Travel quarantine ‘simply a reality’ of global pandemic - Minister

Local Government minister Simon Clarke has defended the government’s blanket quarantine policy on travellers returning to the UK from Spain.

Friday, July 24, 2020

Jailed: ‘Controlling’ ex-boyfriend found with large kitchen knife

Thomas Eastwood, 19, was jailed after he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and was found in possession of a large kitchen knife in Sunderland.

Teenagers guilty of PC Andrew Harper’s manslaughter

Henry Long, 19, Jessie Cole, 18, and Albert Bowers, 18, were cleared of murder but still face years in jail for manslaughter.

Face mask law comes into force for shoppers in England

People in England will be required by law to wear a face masks in shops, supermarkets and other enclosed public spaces from today.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon: Boris Johnson shouldn’t use Covid to promote Union

The Scottish First Minister criticised the PM for saying coronavirus had highlighted the benefits of the United Kingdom staying together.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Couple charged for wielding guns at Black Lives Matter protesters

Mark and Patricia McCloskey are accused of unlawful use of weapons after they drew guns at unarmed activists outside their home on June 28.

Above-inflation pay rises for 9,000 public sector workers

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the pay boost recognises the “vital contribution” of doctors. teachers and police during the coronavirus crisis.

Russia report: Government ‘slow’ to recognise threat

The long-awaited report concluded that the government “took its eye off the ball” and failed to respond to Moscow’s threat.

Monday, July 20, 2020

Police officer hospitalised in Leeds Championship celebrations

A police officer suffered serious injuries after an estimated 7,000 football fans gathered to celebrate Leeds' Championship victory.

World is at ‘turning point’ in Chinese relations - Tobias Ellwood

The Conservative MP welcomed indications that the UK will clamp down further on China in response to its tough new law imposed on Hong Kong.

Shamima Begum should not return, say talkRADIO poll voters

More than 90 per cent of Facebook 196,000 voters said Shamima Begum should not be allowed to enter the UK to pursue her citizenship appeal.

Friday, July 17, 2020

UK could return to near-normal ‘possibly in time for Christmas’

Boris Johnson has said he hoped for a “more significant” return to normality in November as he laid out the updated lockdown exit timetable.

Security minister: UK ‘vigilant’ to suspected Russian cyber attacks

James Brokenshire has condemned Russia’s suspected attempt to hack data from scientists seeking to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

Tobias Ellwood: ‘Simply wrong’ to wash hands of Shamima Begum

The Defence Select Committee chairman said stripping radicalised Brits of their citizenship could be a higher security risk long term.

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Bitcoin scammers make over $100k in high profile Twitter hack

High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Barack Obama, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in a widespread cryptocurrency scam.

Shamima Begum wins right to enter UK for citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK to appeal the decision to strip her of her British citizenship, judges have ruled.

Statue of BLM protester removed from Edward Colston plinth

Bristol City council has removed a sculpture of a Black Lives Matter protester that was erected without the knowledge of local authorities.

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Friday, August 14, 2020

Grant Shapps: France ‘likely’ to impose reciprocal quarantine rules

Lockdown easing: Face mask refusal fines could soar to £3,200

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Unprecedented 10th day in a row of migrant arrivals in Dover

A-Level results: ‘No substitute for exams’ says Education Secretary

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

‘Stick to ice cream’: MPs take on Ben and Jerry’s in migration row

Major incident declared after train derails in Scotland

Deputy police commissioner backs officers over Dawn Butler stop

UK plunges into largest recession on record

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Rachel Riley accused of 'racism' over football tweet

Priti Patel ‘furious’ over migrant crossings, says Tory MP

Boris Johnson announces £300m for NHS winter preparations

Monday, August 10, 2020

Dawn Butler MP accuses police of racial profiling after car stop

Minister: Scientists not advising routine testing in schools

Nigel Farage: PM doesn’t have political will to stop boat crossings

Friday, August 7, 2020

Soaring temperatures expected to ‘hang around for some time’

Tobias Ellwood: We cannot take Little England approach to migration

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Police appeal: CCTV shows car collide with woman and dog

Labour: Government ‘failing to get to grips’ with migrant crossings

Robert Jenrick denies hypocrisy over new planning reform

PC Andrew Harper’s mum wants tougher sentences for police killers

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Jonathan Ashworth: Boris Johnson cannot put his feet up this August

Beirut explosion: At least 100 dead and thousands injured

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Priti Patel condemns ‘awful racist abuse’ against David Lammy

Minister insists schools will return in September despite warnings

Teenager guilty of murdering 18-year-old at knife awareness course

Monday, August 3, 2020

Kate Hoey: My peerage is for every single ex-Labour Brexiteer

‘Game changer’: New 90-minute coronavirus tests to be rolled out

Friday, July 31, 2020

PC Andrew Harper: Teenage killers jailed for manslaughter

Boris Johnson postpones August lockdown easing for two weeks

Republicans dismiss Donald Trump’s idea to delay US 2020 election

Tighter lockdown restrictions for millions in northern England

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Nigel Farage claims 48k illegal migrants are put up in hotels

Charlie Elphicke: ‘Naughty Tory’ ex-MP guilty of sexual assaults

Matt Hancock: NHS bureaucracy ‘won’t be coming back’

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Donald Trump Jr suspended from Twitter over Covid cure claim

Miriam Margolyes: People who prefer Tories to Labour are nuts

Government care home approach ‘negligent’, says Commons report

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Bikes to be made available on NHS in Boris Johnson’s obesity plan

Travel quarantine ‘simply a reality’ of global pandemic - Minister

Friday, July 24, 2020

Jailed: ‘Controlling’ ex-boyfriend found with large kitchen knife

Teenagers guilty of PC Andrew Harper’s manslaughter

Face mask law comes into force for shoppers in England

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon: Boris Johnson shouldn’t use Covid to promote Union

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Couple charged for wielding guns at Black Lives Matter protesters

Above-inflation pay rises for 9,000 public sector workers

Russia report: Government ‘slow’ to recognise threat

Monday, July 20, 2020

Police officer hospitalised in Leeds Championship celebrations

World is at ‘turning point’ in Chinese relations - Tobias Ellwood

Shamima Begum should not return, say talkRADIO poll voters

Friday, July 17, 2020

UK could return to near-normal ‘possibly in time for Christmas’

Security minister: UK ‘vigilant’ to suspected Russian cyber attacks

Tobias Ellwood: ‘Simply wrong’ to wash hands of Shamima Begum