Marshals will advise people of virus rules while police forces share £30m to help with enforcement.
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Russell Causley, who murdered Carole Packman 35 years ago, refuses to say where he put her body.
Read More »Covid: New restrictions for England likely next week
The closure of pubs and restaurants and a ban on overnight stays away from home are being discussed.
Read More »Hospitality ‘death knell’ fears over new rules in Scotland
Industry leaders warn the latest Covid restrictions could be the final straw for many businesses.
Read More »Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case
The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government’s contract bidding process.
Read More »UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women
Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women’s photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test.
Read More »David Lammy MP criticises Twitter over ‘death threat’ tweet
Police said the social media giant had not disclosed details of the account that sent the tweet.
Read More »Covid: Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close
The new rules will apply to all licensed premises in the central belt of the country – including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Read More »Covid: PM challenged to publish evidence behind 10pm pub closing time
Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer says the early closing time in England must be reviewed if it isn’t justified.
Read More »Covid: Taskforce to look at virus testing for UK arrivals
The transport secretary says he knows the current quarantine rules are “frustrating” for travellers.
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