Ministers say they cannot rule out an early 2021 lockdown if Covid-19 spreads quickly at Christmas.
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Talks between local leaders and Westminster have collapsed but the measures are expected to be brought in anyway.
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Christopher Wild told a steward of his suspicions about Salman Abedi shortly before the fatal attack.
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The government had suggested tier three rules could be imposed if no deal was reached by noon.
Read More »Parole system in England and Wales ‘secretive’
The grandson of a man who killed his wife calls for “greater scrutiny” of Parole Board hearings.
Read More »UK plan to be first to run human challenge Covid trials
Volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the virus in trials due to start in January.
Read More »Pupils sent home in half of England’s secondary schools
Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.
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The maker of Dettol and Cillit Bang previously reported a big drop in demand for condoms across Europe.
Read More »Covid: Midday deadline for Greater Manchester coronavirus deal
If an agreement on new restrictions for the area cannot be reached, the PM will decide on the next steps.
Read More »Covid: Wales to go into ‘firebreak’ lockdown from Friday
People in Wales will be told to stay home from Friday, with pubs and restaurants ordered to close.
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