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Paralympian and blind peer Lord Holmes cleared of sexually assaulting masseuse

Paralympian and blind peer Lord Holmes cleared of sexually assaulting masseuse

Paralympian and blind peer Lord Holmes cleared of sexually assaulting masseuse

08 October 2020

Lord Holmes of Richmond was acquitted of grabbing the woman’s bottom during a treatment at a five-star hotel in London.


Celebrities, activists and experts named as Earthshot Prize judges

Celebrities, activists and experts named as Earthshot Prize judges

Celebrities, activists and experts named as Earthshot Prize judges

08 October 2020

A panel of experts will support the judging process, making recommendations to the prize council who will select the final winners in five categories.


Decision to free killer who never said where he hid wife’s body ‘contemptible’

Decision to free killer who never said where he hid wife’s body ‘contemptible’

Decision to free killer who never said where he hid wife’s body ‘contemptible’

08 October 2020

The Parole Board found that, while his refusal to reveal the whereabouts of her remains is ‘heartless’, it does not increase his risk to the public.


Tory MPs criticise ‘worst of all worlds’ England planning system changes

Tory MPs criticise ‘worst of all worlds’ England planning system changes

Tory MPs criticise ‘worst of all worlds’ England planning system changes

08 October 2020

Former prime minister Theresa May said the controversial house-building policy ‘flies in the face’ of the Government’s levelling up agenda.


Hard and painful restrictions are needed to protect lives – Nicola Sturgeon

Hard and painful restrictions are needed to protect lives – Nicola Sturgeon

Hard and painful restrictions are needed to protect lives – Nicola Sturgeon

08 October 2020

Tougher Covid-19 rules come into force in Scotland at 6pm on Friday.


1,300 jobs go at National Trust as it faces coronavirus funding losses

1,300 jobs go at National Trust as it faces coronavirus funding losses

1,300 jobs go at National Trust as it faces coronavirus funding losses

08 October 2020

The job cuts include 514 compulsory redundancies at the conservation and heritage charity.


Government faces Commons showdown as MPs set to vote on 10pm curfew restrictions

Government faces Commons showdown as MPs set to vote on 10pm curfew restrictions

Government faces Commons showdown as MPs set to vote on 10pm curfew restrictions

08 October 2020

MPs will debate the measures next Tuesday.


Dominic Chappell evaded tax on income from buying failed BHS, court told

Dominic Chappell evaded tax on income from buying failed BHS, court told

Dominic Chappell evaded tax on income from buying failed BHS, court told

08 October 2020

Chappell denies three charges of cheating the public revenue related to his bankrupt finance company Swiss Rock Limited.


Covid-19 killing more than flu and pneumonia combined

Covid-19 killing more than flu and pneumonia combined

Covid-19 killing more than flu and pneumonia combined

08 October 2020

More than 48,000 deaths were attributed to Covid-19 between January and August, according to the ONS.


Schools could be sent ‘over the edge’ after spending thousands on Covid costs

Schools could be sent ‘over the edge’ after spending thousands on Covid costs

Schools could be sent ‘over the edge’ after spending thousands on Covid costs

08 October 2020

The Government’s refusal to provide schools with financial support for safety measures this term has been described as ‘baffling’.


Human memory prioritises high-calorie foods, study finds

Human memory prioritises high-calorie foods, study finds

Human memory prioritises high-calorie foods, study finds

08 October 2020

The study found the memory was not affected by whether foods were sweet or savoury.


Boris Johnson tells Ukraine leader UK support for the country is ‘rock solid’

Boris Johnson tells Ukraine leader UK support for the country is ‘rock solid’

Boris Johnson tells Ukraine leader UK support for the country is ‘rock solid’

08 October 2020

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the PM for his backing against ‘aggression’ by Russia.


Grieving mother’s plea for BAME stem cell donors

Grieving mother’s plea for BAME stem cell donors

Grieving mother’s plea for BAME stem cell donors

08 October 2020

Blessing Olalemi said: ‘We’ve barely had a moment to grieve for our daughter and now we’re praying for our four-year-old to survive.’


Lorries ‘could back up in Scotland’ due to Brexit paperwork glitch

Lorries ‘could back up in Scotland’ due to Brexit paperwork glitch

Lorries ‘could back up in Scotland’ due to Brexit paperwork glitch

08 October 2020

Regulations around the movement of goods from Great Britain could be introduced following withdrawal from the EU.


NHS Test and Trace records worst week for contact tracing

NHS Test and Trace records worst week for contact tracing

NHS Test and Trace records worst week for contact tracing

08 October 2020

The system is handling more cases of Covid-19 week on week.


Caledonian Sleeper services axed due to further strike action

Caledonian Sleeper services axed due to further strike action

Caledonian Sleeper services axed due to further strike action

08 October 2020

The RMT union claims its efforts to engage with arbitration service Acas had been ‘stonewalled’ by train operator Serco.


Liz Truss claims guaranteeing all UK farming standards in law will disrupt trade

Liz Truss claims guaranteeing all UK farming standards in law will disrupt trade

Liz Truss claims guaranteeing all UK farming standards in law will disrupt trade

08 October 2020

The International Trade Secretary was challenged in the Commons to keep changes made by peers to the Agriculture Bill.


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