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Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Liverpool, which was placed in Tier 3, will trial the programme from Monday.

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

The plans will need to be approved by Parliament.

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans also had a higher risk of leg fractures and breaks at other main sites, including the arm, wrist, ribs and clavicle.

Supreme Court to hear whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

Supreme Court to hear whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

Then-home secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds.

What the papers say – November 23

What the papers say – November 23

Plans to alter restrictions over Christmas lead many of Monday’s papers.

Covid: Will families be allowed to mix at Christmas?

Covid: Will families be allowed to mix at Christmas?

Questions remain over how many households will be able to mix and for how long.

PM to outline post-lockdown plan for strengthened tiers and a limited Christmas

PM to outline post-lockdown plan for strengthened tiers and a limited Christmas

Mr Johnson will set out the basis of plans to allow a small number of households across the UK to mix over a limited number of days around Christmas.

Sunak told not to ‘grind frontline workers down’ with public sector pay freeze

Sunak told not to ‘grind frontline workers down’ with public sector pay freeze

The politician has said it is “entirely reasonable” to consider pay policy in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hyundai and Ineos to co-operate on driving hydrogen economy forward

Hyundai and Ineos to co-operate on driving hydrogen economy forward

An agreement includes evaluating Hyundai’s proprietary fuel cell system for the recently announced Ineos Grenadier 4×4 vehicle.

Johnson to pledge major testing scheme for Tier 3 areas

Johnson to pledge major testing scheme for Tier 3 areas

He will detail his plans, including the testing scheme which is an extension of the pilot seen in Liverpool, to the House of Commons on Monday.

Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

A letter to the PM said the industry had a shared ambition to ‘drive a step change in obesity rates’ but called for a consultation extension.

William and Kate’s heartache after death of their dog Lupo

William and Kate’s heartache after death of their dog Lupo

Black cocker spaniel Lupo was a wedding present from Kate’s brother James.

Murder investigation launched after Kensal Green stabbing

Murder investigation launched after Kensal Green stabbing

A 50-year-old man has been arrested after a man was killed in north-west London on Sunday afternoon.

Limited household mixing to be permitted across UK for Christmas

Limited household mixing to be permitted across UK for Christmas

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove met with leaders of the devolved administrations over the weekend.

Search called off in hunt for missing fishermen

Search called off in hunt for missing fishermen

HM Coastguard said the search for the two men had been called off at 2.30pm on Sunday.

Campaigners launch action claiming Government handed top Covid jobs to ‘cronies’

Campaigners launch action claiming Government handed top Covid jobs to ‘cronies’

They also said the Government breached equality obligations for public sector appointments.

At least £10 billion needed to clear treatment backlog in NHS, union warns

At least £10 billion needed to clear treatment backlog in NHS, union warns

The British Medical Association is calling for many billions to cut record waiting lists caused by the pandemic and upgrade the heath service.

Four teenagers in custody after ‘stabbing incident’ in Cardiff city centre

Four teenagers in custody after ‘stabbing incident’ in Cardiff city centre

South Wales Police have been granted special powers to force people or groups to leave the area.

UK will be doing well to have winter death toll like bad flu season, says expert

UK will be doing well to have winter death toll like bad flu season, says expert

Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter has warned there will be tens of thousands of coronavirus deaths without more stringent restrictions.

Rescue teams and fishing boats resume search for missing crew of sunken vessel

Rescue teams and fishing boats resume search for missing crew of sunken vessel

The Joanna C sank off the coast of East Sussex on Saturday morning and only one of the three crew members has been found.

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