The British public expects “strong action”, minister says, amid criticism of the new penalty.
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The housing secretary will make a statement later, as thousands face huge bills for safety renovations.
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The online supermarket says the Covid pandemic has permanently changed the grocery landscape worldwide.
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School leaders say plans should not be about “grinding out more hours from tired children”.
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Police warn people not to travel as temperatures drop to the lowest since December 2010.
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Arrivals from Covid hotspots face fines of up to £10,000 and prison terms if they abuse the system.
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The man left a negative review of a law firm, which then took legal action over his comment.
Read More »Covid: Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival
The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants.
Read More »Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate
Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.
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