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Commons Speaker warns MPs could become superspreaders

Commons Speaker warns MPs could become superspreaders

Commons Speaker warns MPs could become superspreaders

Sir Lindsay Hoyle also lambasted MP Margaret Ferrier, who had the SNP whip withdrawn after travelling while awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test.

Government urged to provide ‘basic tools’ to help travel firms during Covid-19

Government urged to provide ‘basic tools’ to help travel firms during Covid-19

Government urged to provide ‘basic tools’ to help travel firms during Covid-19

Travel trade organisation Abta called for a ‘targeted approach’ to travel advice and quarantine.

Bar owner condemns public complacency on Covid-19 amid fresh restrictions

Bar owner condemns public complacency on Covid-19 amid fresh restrictions

Bar owner condemns public complacency on Covid-19 amid fresh restrictions

Pubs and restaurants are to close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries.

Community tribute to ‘delightful’ mum and three children killed in car crash

Community tribute to ‘delightful’ mum and three children killed in car crash

Community tribute to ‘delightful’ mum and three children killed in car crash

Zoe Powell and three of her children were killed on Monday night, while her husband and infant daughter were hurt.

Crowds in Liverpool ahead of new measures shame the city, mayor says

Crowds in Liverpool ahead of new measures shame the city, mayor says

Crowds in Liverpool ahead of new measures shame the city, mayor says

Footage on social media showed large numbers of young people dancing in the street outside bars.

Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP

Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP

Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP

The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament that the first she knew of allegations against Alex Salmond was April 2 2018.

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales remain at record high

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales remain at record high

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales remain at record high

There were 4,393 deaths related to drug poisoning registered last year, according to official statistics.

Two teenager girls and a man dead after car hits tree

Two teenager girls and a man dead after car hits tree

Two teenager girls and a man dead after car hits tree

Two other passengers are in a critical condition in hospital.

Concern over ‘excess’ heart problem deaths during coronavirus pandemic

Concern over ‘excess’ heart problem deaths during coronavirus pandemic

Concern over ‘excess’ heart problem deaths during coronavirus pandemic

The British Heart Foundation has urged people to seek help if they have any troubling symptoms.

New subsea cable bringing zero carbon power from France launched

New subsea cable bringing zero carbon power from France launched

New subsea cable bringing zero carbon power from France launched

The cable, known as IFA2, is expected to deliver 1.2% of Britain’s electricity needs.

Police disperse large crowd in Liverpool as bars close their doors

Police disperse large crowd in Liverpool as bars close their doors

Police disperse large crowd in Liverpool as bars close their doors

The city and the neighbouring five boroughs will now be under Tier 3 coronavirus measures.

Covid-19: Liverpool’s intensive care units over 90% full, says councillor

Covid-19: Liverpool’s intensive care units over 90% full, says councillor

Covid-19: Liverpool’s intensive care units over 90% full, says councillor

Several hospitals in the UK said they were having to stop routine operations to deal with coronavirus patients.

In Pictures: Stunning snaps from Wildlife Photographer of Year awards

In Pictures: Stunning snaps from Wildlife Photographer of Year awards

In Pictures: Stunning snaps from Wildlife Photographer of Year awards

A Siberian tigress hugging a fir tree and a fox cub trying to eat a barnacle goose were among the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contenders.

Anniversary couple enjoy virtual return to Benidorm, 48 years after honeymoon

Anniversary couple enjoy virtual return to Benidorm, 48 years after honeymoon

Anniversary couple enjoy virtual return to Benidorm, 48 years after honeymoon

Doug and Jayne Grimwood could not jet off to Spain so Benidorm was brought to them instead, complete with a special video message from the mayor

More than 46m takeaways ordered through Just Eat in three months

More than 46m takeaways ordered through Just Eat in three months

More than 46m takeaways ordered through Just Eat in three months

The online food platform said the UK business has seen strong growth helped by McDonald’s and Greggs.

Convent visitors step back in time on rare 150-year-old floor tiles

Convent visitors step back in time on rare 150-year-old floor tiles

Convent visitors step back in time on rare 150-year-old floor tiles

The Maw tiled floor provides the centrepiece of the Winter Garden at the Bar Convent in York.

Coronavirus: How have circuit-breakers worked elsewhere?

Coronavirus: How have circuit-breakers worked elsewhere?

Coronavirus: How have circuit-breakers worked elsewhere?

Labour’s leader has pushed for a short national lockdown.

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