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Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 12

Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 12

The new smartphone could reportedly come in four different variations.

What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

Tighter lockdown measures make a clean sweep of the front pages.

First coronavirus reinfection in US confirmed by researchers

First coronavirus reinfection in US confirmed by researchers

A 25-year-old man with no known immune disorders or underlying conditions was infected with Covid-19 on two separate occasions.

The three-tier Covid restrictions: Key questions answered

The three-tier Covid restrictions: Key questions answered

The system will replace legislation on local lockdowns.

Government ‘ignored scientists’ advice’ on lockdown last month

Government ‘ignored scientists’ advice’ on lockdown last month

The experts also advised that all university teaching should be online unless face-to-face teaching is ‘absolutely essential’.

Boris Johnson defends restrictions on hospitality sector

Boris Johnson defends restrictions on hospitality sector

The British Beer and Pub Association said new local lockdown restrictions will result in permanent closures.

Test and trace is having a ‘marginal impact’ in Covid-19 fight, Sage experts say

Test and trace is having a ‘marginal impact’ in Covid-19 fight, Sage experts say

Boris Johnson had said the system would be ‘world beating’.

Government overturns measures aiming to guarantee UK food standards in new law

Government overturns measures aiming to guarantee UK food standards in new law

Peers had made the change to block the import of foodstuffs produced abroad with lower animal welfare standards.

Circuit-breaker at top of Sage shortlist three weeks ago

Circuit-breaker at top of Sage shortlist three weeks ago

The short period of lockdown is intended to ‘return (Covid-19) incidence to low levels’.

Tier 3 areas could see ‘significantly more’ restrictions

Tier 3 areas could see ‘significantly more’ restrictions

England’s chief medical officer said that flexibility in the new system could mean stricter curbs in some areas.

Normal Christmas ‘depends on our success’ getting virus under control, says PM

Normal Christmas ‘depends on our success’ getting virus under control, says PM

He urged people to follow ‘the basic stuff’ such as social distancing and testing.

Tory MPs signal intention to rebel to guarantee UK food standards in new law

Tory MPs signal intention to rebel to guarantee UK food standards in new law

The Government is seeking to overturn changes made by peers to the Agriculture Bill.

Two further suspects arrested over death of ‘big softie’ shot as he walked home

Two further suspects arrested over death of ‘big softie’ shot as he walked home

Dean Edwards, 43, was a father-of-four who was gunned down in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.

Nottingham avoids toughest restrictions despite having highest infection rate

Nottingham avoids toughest restrictions despite having highest infection rate

The city’s high infection rate coincides with a total of 1,530 cases at the University of Nottingham.

Government ‘disingenuous’ to suggest local leaders behind lockdown plan – mayor

Government ‘disingenuous’ to suggest local leaders behind lockdown plan – mayor

The Government has said about 40% of all coronavirus cases in England are in the north-west of the country.

Boris Johnson says three-tier system necessary to stem rising Covid-19 cases

Boris Johnson says three-tier system necessary to stem rising Covid-19 cases

The Prime Minister launched the new system of alerts for England, with the Liverpool city region placed in the most serious category.

In Video: Christmas comes early to Selfridges

In Video: Christmas comes early to Selfridges

Even Santa was sporting a face covering at the launch.

West Midlands mayor urges review of Government’s new Covid-19 restrictions

West Midlands mayor urges review of Government’s new Covid-19 restrictions

Andy Street, a Conservative, was reacting after Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton were placed in Tier 2.

Sadiq Khan warns London may need new Covid restrictions as early as this week

Sadiq Khan warns London may need new Covid restrictions as early as this week

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Drinkers fear Liverpool will return to the 1980s with new restrictions

Drinkers fear Liverpool will return to the 1980s with new restrictions

Pub managers described their heartbreak and anger.

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