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UK joins initiative for Covid-19 vaccine discovery, manufacture and distribution

UK joins initiative for Covid-19 vaccine discovery, manufacture and distribution

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed the Covax agreement.

Restrictions in North West of England welcomed but leaders ‘disappointed’

Restrictions in North West of England welcomed but leaders ‘disappointed’

The measures will affect more than five million people in the region.

Sailing of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth delayed again

Sailing of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth delayed again

Heavy winds were blamed for fourth postponement this year at Portsmouth Naval Base.

London two weeks behind regions under local lockdown, warns Sadiq Khan

London two weeks behind regions under local lockdown, warns Sadiq Khan

The mayor urged Londoners to stick to the rules as he said he is concerned about rising coronavirus cases in the capital.

Woman sentenced for smashing wine glass in Miss England finalist’s face

Woman sentenced for smashing wine glass in Miss England finalist’s face

Olivia Cooke needed stitches for facial injuries caused by China Gold following an incident at a pub in Kent in October 2018.

New rules to help businesses tackle fraud

New rules to help businesses tackle fraud

Campaigners say billions of pounds are laundered each year using UK-registered companies.

Citizen scientists help experts predict when harmful solar storms will hit Earth

Citizen scientists help experts predict when harmful solar storms will hit Earth

Coronal mass ejections are capable of damaging satellites, overloading power grids and exposing astronauts to harmful radiation, scientists say.

‘Circuit break’ lockdown move could temporarily slow Covid-19 spread – experts

‘Circuit break’ lockdown move could temporarily slow Covid-19 spread – experts

But experts say the approach would only defer the challenges of the pandemic.

Calls for Van Morrison to be stripped of city honour

Calls for Van Morrison to be stripped of city honour

The musician was given freedom of the city of Belfast in 2013.

Assange ‘offered win-win deal by Trump over Democrats’ emails source’

Assange ‘offered win-win deal by Trump over Democrats’ emails source’

The WikiLeaks founder’s extradition hearing was told that Trump associates sought the source of leaks from the Democratic National Committee.

Harvey Weinstein stripped of his CBE

Harvey Weinstein stripped of his CBE

Weinstein was granted an honorary CBE in 2004

Covid-19: Fresh restrictions for the North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands

Covid-19: Fresh restrictions for the North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said coronavirus cases are ‘rising fast’.

Hundreds arrested as police disrupt county lines drugs gangs

Hundreds arrested as police disrupt county lines drugs gangs

More than 50 vehicles and scores of illegal items were seized by officers as part of a crackdown on gang violence and drugs.

Inquest examining girl’s asthma attack death ‘not about blame culture’

Inquest examining girl’s asthma attack death ‘not about blame culture’

Ella Kissi-Debrah died in February 2013 and lived near one of the UK’s busiest roads.

Police seek voluntary interviews with Bobby Storey funeral attendees

Police seek voluntary interviews with Bobby Storey funeral attendees

Mourners at the event in June included Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Finance Minister Conor Murphy.

‘Circuit break’: Are we heading towards a second national lockdown?

‘Circuit break’: Are we heading towards a second national lockdown?

Extra restrictions could be imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 as the winter months approach.

Peer heard swearing during coronavirus debate

Peer heard swearing during coronavirus debate

Lord Bethell became frustrated by technology problems.

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display cancelled

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display cancelled

Mayor Sadiq Khan said organisers are instead working on an event that people can ‘enjoy in the comfort and safety of their living rooms on TV’.

Extradition hearing witness questions media portrayal of Julian Assange

Extradition hearing witness questions media portrayal of Julian Assange

Nicky Hager, a journalist, said the WikiLeaks founder was not the ‘difficult, awful person’ depicted in reports.

Poo knives and alligator on helium among winning entries for Ig Nobel prizes

Poo knives and alligator on helium among winning entries for Ig Nobel prizes

Awards were also given to scientists involved in research into French kissing and narcissists’ eyebrows.

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