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Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

Comic Relief to hire African filmmakers following ‘white saviour’ criticism

Sir Lenny Henry said it is a ‘much-needed step forward’.

Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

Tory MP criticised for saying ‘chaotic parents’ send children to school hungry

John Penrose is a former minister who is married to NHS Test and Trace chief Baroness Harding.

Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

Staffordshire facing Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions as early as this weekend

It comes as the Staffordshire city of Stoke-on-Trent was also moved into Tier 2 restrictions last week.

Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

Businesses warn over Scotland’s new five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions

The Scottish Tourism Alliance warned some businesses in the hospitality sector could remain closed until after Christmas – or shut completely.

Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

Daredevil nursing bruised bottom after 40-metre jump into the Solent

John Bream says he is safe and well and planning more record-breaking feats after jumping from a helicopter with no parachute on Monday.

Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

Welsh Government updates list of goods that can be sold during lockdown

The country has banned the sale of non-essential goods during the two-week firebreak lockdown.

Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

Mountain gorillas ‘mirror’ humans by being friendlier to old friends – study

A University of Exeter study shows mountain gorillas are more than four times as likely to be genial towards familiar groups.

‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

‘The horror we dreaded’: Outpouring of emotion after migrant boat tragedy

Charities say there is ‘no excuse for failing to act now’ and called on the UK Government to create a legal route for refugees.

Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

Post-furlough unemployment hits young and BAME workers, research says

About 22% of BAME workers who had been supported by the subsidies were unemployed in September, in contrast to 9% for the general population.

Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

Mercedes seals deal to take up to 20% stake in Aston Martin

The deal is aimed at rapidly growing Aston Martin’s trade to sell around 10,000 vehicles by 2025.

10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

10,000 a day could get false positives under Operation Moonshot, says researchers

Academics have called for an end to the privatisation of testing.

How dangerous are smart motorways?

How dangerous are smart motorways?

How dangerous are smart motorways?

The smart motorway network will cover around 500 miles this year, the RAC said.

UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

UK medicines agency to conduct rolling review of US coronavirus vaccine

The process can reduce time to authorisation while maintaining standards of safety, efficacy and quality.

Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

Scottish Government announces draft restrictions for different levels

The new five-level system is due to come into place next Monday.

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

Blackburn with Darwen, Rossendale and Oldham are now recording the highest rates.

Lorry driver’s 999 call over tragic migrants played in court

Lorry driver’s 999 call over tragic migrants played in court

Lorry driver’s 999 call over tragic migrants played in court

Maurice Robinson called emergency services after opening a trailer in Thurrock.

Police officer faces jail for killing long-term lover

Police officer faces jail for killing long-term lover

Police officer faces jail for killing long-term lover

Timothy Brehmer, 41, killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife saying: ‘I am cheating on you.’

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