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Meghan helped by palace aides to write letter to father, court documents allege

Meghan helped by palace aides to write letter to father, court documents allege

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Ltd over five articles, two in the Mail on Sunday and three on MailOnline, published in 2019.

Mourners wear red braces for funeral of comedian Bobby Ball

Mourners wear red braces for funeral of comedian Bobby Ball

His comedy partner Tommy Cannon was among the mourners in Lytham, Lancashire.

Enhanced visiting scheme allows families to help around 300 care home residents

Enhanced visiting scheme allows families to help around 300 care home residents

For more than two months, family members have been tested weekly so they can help care for their loved ones.

Salmond inquiry told documents ‘cast doubt’ on Scottish Government’s position

Salmond inquiry told documents ‘cast doubt’ on Scottish Government’s position

Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans said it became clear ‘the prospects had changed’ in the legal case when the papers were found in December 2018.

Virgin Media to host free video calls with Santa and Rudolph

Virgin Media to host free video calls with Santa and Rudolph

Slots will be available for disabled families and those who are shielding, as well as some of Virgin Media’s own customers.

What will happen after lockdown ends in England?

What will happen after lockdown ends in England?

England is due to exit its four-week lockdown on December 2.

Zoom announces new security features to target ‘Zoombombing’

Zoom announces new security features to target ‘Zoombombing’

The video conferencing app has unveiled new ways to prevent meeting disruptions.

Chinese Covid-19 vaccine appears safe and induces immune response – study

Chinese Covid-19 vaccine appears safe and induces immune response – study

Preliminary study findings suggest the vaccine candidate was well tolerated at all tested doses.

Apple products worth £5m stolen in lorry hijacking on M1 slip road

Apple products worth £5m stolen in lorry hijacking on M1 slip road

Thieves made off with items including iPhone 11s and AirPods after the driver and a security guard were ‘targeted and tied up’ in Northamptonshire.

Government must ‘come clean’ over coronavirus deals as watchdog reveals failings

Government must ‘come clean’ over coronavirus deals as watchdog reveals failings

The National Audit Office found standards of documentation and transparency were not consistently met.

England’s largest grey seal colony set to welcome record 4,000 new pups

England’s largest grey seal colony set to welcome record 4,000 new pups

National Trust says the colony at Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk has grown so much they are changing how they count the new arrivals.

Deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK pass 68,000

Deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK pass 68,000

Nearly 2,000 Covid-19 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending November 6.

Stanley Baxter to receive outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas

Stanley Baxter to receive outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas

The 94-year-old entertainer will be presented with the prize at a digital ceremony next month.

Largest annual percentage increase in divorces since 1972, new data shows

Largest annual percentage increase in divorces since 1972, new data shows

Divorces among same-sex couples in England and Wales nearly doubled, from 428 in 2018 to 822 last year.

Holyrood 2021 election could be delayed if needed under new Covid-19 legislation

Holyrood 2021 election could be delayed if needed under new Covid-19 legislation

The Scottish Government has introduced a Bill to deal with the potential impact of coronavirus on next year’s vote.

Government to decide next week on new tier restrictions for England

Government to decide next week on new tier restrictions for England

Susan Hopkins, medical director of Public Health England, said ministers must look at strengthening the system.

Jenrick denies PM considers devolution ‘a disaster’ as row with Scotland erupts

Jenrick denies PM considers devolution ‘a disaster’ as row with Scotland erupts

Boris Johnson is said to have told Tory MPs devolution had been ‘Tony Blair’s biggest mistake’.

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn admits concerns over anti-Semitism were not overstated

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn admits concerns over anti-Semitism were not overstated

Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party after refusing to accept all the findings of a damning Equality and Human Rights Commission report.

More than half of schools in Hull have seen class closures as infections soar

More than half of schools in Hull have seen class closures as infections soar

Hull’s infection rate is 776.4 cases per 100,000 people.

Family targets £230,000 cancer vaccine for girl diagnosed days before lockdown

Family targets £230,000 cancer vaccine for girl diagnosed days before lockdown

Nellie-Rose Culleton is undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma, a rare cancer affecting about 100 UK children each year.

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