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Justin Welby praises sacrifice of ‘anonymous’ millions during pandemic

Justin Welby praises sacrifice of ‘anonymous’ millions during pandemic

The Unknown Warrior was buried at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, November 11 1920.

Sir Keir Starmer claims £130m spent by Government on PR companies in 2020

Sir Keir Starmer claims £130m spent by Government on PR companies in 2020

During Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson defended his Government’s spending and handling of contracts.

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer never had diplomatic immunity, High Court hears

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer never had diplomatic immunity, High Court hears

Anne Sacoolas left the UK after the US said she was entitled to diplomatic immunity.

Coronavirus daily death toll hits six-month high in Scotland

Coronavirus daily death toll hits six-month high in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said 64 people have died in the past 24 hours after first testing positive for the disease in the previous 28 days.

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam: The epidemiology expert with a touch of the everyman

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam: The epidemiology expert with a touch of the everyman

The deputy chief medical officer for England draws on his own experiences to explain the impact of coronavirus.

Missing man’s mother says early investigation a ‘shambles’ as divers search pond

Missing man’s mother says early investigation a ‘shambles’ as divers search pond

Robert Duff, who would now be 45, failed to attend his daughter’s 18th birthday celebration on January 12 2013 and was reported missing.

Royal Collection face masks go on sale with launch of Christmas gifts

Royal Collection face masks go on sale with launch of Christmas gifts

The charity’s face coverings feature the partridge eye pattern from the Sevres porcelain.

Will safety be compromised in the Covid vaccine race?

Will safety be compromised in the Covid vaccine race?

Concerns have been raised over the safety of Covid-19 vaccinations in light of the speed in which they have been developed.

Plans unveiled to deliver water supplies with net zero emissions by 2030

Plans unveiled to deliver water supplies with net zero emissions by 2030

Industry publishes route map with plans to clean up its emissions, restore habitats and save water.

Government scientist says vaccines are safe and urges elderly to prepare for jab

Government scientist says vaccines are safe and urges elderly to prepare for jab

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said Britain is poised for the ‘most important vaccination programme we’ve done for decades’.

Struggle to agree new NI coronavirus restrictions exposes divisions in executive

Struggle to agree new NI coronavirus restrictions exposes divisions in executive

The DUP and Sinn Fein have so far failed to reach consensus ahead of the looming end to the current circuit-break lockdown.

Children in Need youngsters sing Dear Evan Hansen song with BBC orchestra

Children in Need youngsters sing Dear Evan Hansen song with BBC orchestra

Youngsters from UK projects performed the Dear Evan Hansen song in isolation.

Sturgeon pays tribute to nation’s war dead on Armistice Day

Sturgeon pays tribute to nation’s war dead on Armistice Day

The First Minister said the sacrifice of veterans ‘reminds all of us of the devastating cost of war’.

Covid-19 hospital admissions in northern England pass first-wave peak

Covid-19 hospital admissions in northern England pass first-wave peak

Numbers are also rising sharply in the Midlands and South West.

More than 1.2 million emergency parcels handed out at food banks, says charity

More than 1.2 million emergency parcels handed out at food banks, says charity

The Trussell Trust said there has been a big increase in supplies handed out during the virus crisis.

University students in Wales offered rapid Covid testing before Christmas travel

University students in Wales offered rapid Covid testing before Christmas travel

Students will also be asked to minimise their social contact with others in the run up to the end of term.

Poppies to Paddington operation carries more than 100 wreaths to the capital

Poppies to Paddington operation carries more than 100 wreaths to the capital

Poppies were put on trains at more than 60 stations across the Great Western Railway network.

Early results suggest Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92% effective, says Russia

Early results suggest Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92% effective, says Russia

The announcement comes days after Pfizer/BioNTech released initial results suggesting their jab is 90% effective.

Homebase up for sale after recent overhaul

Homebase up for sale after recent overhaul

It comes just over two years after Homebase was sold to Hilco for £1 following an ill-fated takeover by Australian group Wesfarmers.

Simon Armitage’s poem commemorates Unknown Warrior

Simon Armitage’s poem commemorates Unknown Warrior

The Bed was read aloud during the Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey.

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