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The Colourful Month Of Autumn!
Does this mean that summer is nearly over and autumn finally here! Autumn Equinox 2020 in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Tuesday 22 September. So tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September is the first day of autumn according to the astronomical calendar, when the days are getting shorter and the nights…
Image by Giani Pralea from Pixabay
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UK Banks To Ditch Clients Across Europe…
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Childcare To Be Exempt From Interhousehold Mixing Restrictions In Local Areas Of Intervention
Informal carers will be able to provide care for children and vulnerable adults in parts of the country with restrictions on interhousehold mixing Children under 14 will be able to be cared for by individuals outside of their immediate household as part of…
8:16 AM 22nd September 2020
Update From The UK Chief Medical Officers On The COVID-19 Alert Level
A joint statement from the UK CMOs recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 3 to level 4. "The Joint Biosecurity Centre has recommended that the COVID-19 alert level should move from level 3 (COVID-19 epidemic is in general circulation) to level 4 (COVID-19…
7:44 PM 21st September 2020
PM Calls With Devolved Administrations: 21 September 2020
Earlier today, the Prime Minister had calls with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland about how coronavirus is spreading across the country. During these calls, the Prime Minister made clear that the rising infection rates are a cause for great…
4:44 PM 21st September 2020
New Package To Support And Enforce Self-isolation
A new package has been announced to support and enforce self-isolation. People will be required by law to self-isolate from 28 September, supported by payment of £500 for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result. New fines for those breaching self-isolation rules…
6:24 PM 20th September 2020
Covid. All Over By Christmas?
As Covid numbers climb to 4,000 new cases a day, two days in a row, the country is bracing for further local lockdowns. The government doesn’t wish to have a second national lockdown but there is a suggestion of a two-week lockdown to curb the numbers of newly recorded infections.…
3:41 PM 18th September 2020
Thailand And Singapore Added To Travel Corridor Exempt List For England
From 4am Saturday 19 September 2020, people arriving in England from Thailand and Singapore will not need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. Thailand and Singapore added to list of travel corridors for England having been assessed by the Joint Biosecurity Centre as posing a lower infection risk …
9:52 AM 18th September 2020
Drivers Urged To Clean Up Their Act As Part Of National Clean
Before and after images of a litter pick during last year’s 2019 Great British Spring Clean along the M1 (southbound junction 35 to 34)
Highways England is calling on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways as part of the Great British September Clean (11-27 September). Litter presents a serious safety risk and besides it being unsightly, it’s also a risk to wildlife and the…
2:42 AM 16th September 2020
RAF Looks To The Future On Battle Of Britain Day
Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston spoke on future threats, cyber and space at RAF Waddington.
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain a special day of events was hosted at RAF Waddington, the home of the RAF’s intelligence gathering assets, showcasing how the RAF are ready to meet the challenges of today, and the emerging threats of tomorrow. To mark the 80th anniversary of…
7:29 PM 15th September 2020
Duty Free Extended To The EU From January 2021
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From January 2021, there will be changes to duty free shopping. British passengers travelling to EU countries will be able to take advantage of duty-free shopping from January 2021, bringing our approach to the EU in line with the rest of the world. This means that passengers will be able to buy…
10:05 AM 15th September 2020
RAF Charity Shines Spotlight On Unsung Heroes On Battle Of Britain Day
Dear Editor, As we all mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the RAF Benevolent Fund is working to highlight the role of the many who each played a critical part in securing victory. To pay tribute to all those who worked towards victory, we created a poignant light…
6:00 AM 15th September 2020
High Temperatures Forecast For Parts Of England Prompts Heat-health Warning
With high temperatures forecast for most of the UK, Public Health England (PHE) has asked people to remember to check up on those who are vulnerable in hot weather. Over the next few days, temperatures in parts of the affected regions could reach close to 31°C. Older people who live alone,…
8:09 PM 14th September 2020
UK And Japan Agree Historic Free Trade Agreement
The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2 billion. The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in principle by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Japan’s…
2:36 PM 11th September 2020
New Campaign To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus Indoors This Winter
The ‘Hands. Face. Space’ public information campaign urges the public to continue to wash their hands, cover their face and make space to control infection rates and avoid a second peak. The spread of coronavirus, particularly in enclosed spaces is shown in a new film, produced with experts in…
7:00 AM 11th September 2020
Update On New Social Distancing Rules
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about new social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus. With permission, I’d like to make a further statement on coronavirus. We’ve done much as a nation to get this virus under control. And so we have been able to restore so much. Just one…
4:24 PM 10th September 2020
Venues Required By Law To Record Contact Details
Premises and venues across England must have a system in place to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. businesses and other public settings where people meet socially including hospitality, close contact and leisure venues…
2:40 PM 10th September 2020
Ministers Announce New Grants For Businesses Affected By Local Lockdowns
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Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks. scheme provides a safety net to further protect jobs where a business is required to close comes in…
2:31 PM 9th September 2020
PM Press Conference Statement: 9 September 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, Welcome back to Downing Street for an update on coronavirus as we enter autumn and approach winter. I will first hand over to Chris to take us through the latest data before I set out how we are responding…
8:00 AM 9th September 2020
Islands Policy Introduced To Travel Corridors
People arriving in England from Crete, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos or Zakynthos from 4am Wednesday 9 September will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. England introduces new targeted approach to add or remove a country’s islands to the travel corridors list the approach aims to closely manage…
7:51 PM 7th September 2020
UK Provides Vital Support To Vulnerable Global Communities Impacted By Covid-19
The government will fund 20 projects to address the challenges faced by some of the world's most vulnerable people during COVID-19. UK government invests £7.2 million in 20 new research projects to address the impact of COVID-19 on the world’s most vulnerable communities projects…
1:58 PM 5th September 2020
Government Delivers 250,000 Clear Face Masks To Support People With Hearing Loss
250,000 clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline NHS and social care workers to support better care for people who use lip-reading and facial expressions to communicate. NHS and care workers will be given clear face masks to help them communicate with people with certain conditions like hearing loss,…
10:06 AM 5th September 2020
Further Restrictions Eased For Greater Manchester, Lancashire And West Yorkshire
Local efforts to reduce infection rates sees relaxation of restrictions in previous local hotspots. Pools, gyms and sports facilities allowed to open across the country from Tuesday (8 September) as national easements implemented from 25 July applied to the rest of Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford and Leicester National…
7:07 AM 5th September 2020
UK Diners Eat 100 Million Meals To Protect 2 Million Jobs
The Chancellor today thanked Britons for helping protect thousands of jobs across the UK after statistics revealed that more than 100 million meals were eaten as part of the landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme. over 100 million meals have been claimed for under the government’s Eat Out…
4:31 PM 4th September 2020
Bolton And Trafford To Remain Under Existing Restrictions
Statement from Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock on Bolton and Trafford now remaining under existing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. "Following a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days, a decision has been taken that Bolton and Trafford will now remain…
3:14 PM 2nd September 2020
Opinion
The Algorithm Method
After a disastrous summer at the box office, there was finally a bit of good news last week as a blockbuster hit our screens. Christopher Nolan’s new thriller centres on a secret government operative trying to manipulate time and prevent an algorithm from the future inverting the world. “TENT”, starring…
12:59 PM 2nd September 2020
Transport Secretary Announces Plans To Make Pavements Accessible For All
Government launches consultation on pavement parking. new plans set out to boost safety and make journeys more accessible for disabled people and parents review found third of people with visual impairments and almost half of wheelchair users were not as willing to go out because of antisocial…
7:51 PM 31st August 2020
Why Two Different Dates For The Start Of Autumn?
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Can you believe that it will be September in a couple of days so that means summer is nearly over and autumn is on its way, according to the meteorological calendar. With the height of lockdown early on in the year came sunny weather in the UK, followed by a summer…
4:27 PM 30th August 2020
Wild Polio Wiped Out In Africa With UK Aid Support
A child is vaccinated against polio in Sierra Leone in 2016. Picture: Gavi/Kate Holt
World Health Organization (WHO) announces the end of wild polio in Africa, marking a major step towards global eradication of the disease. UK efforts to stop wild polio in Africa have contributed to the continent being officially declared free from the disease, which can kill or maim children for life. This announcement…
2:22 PM 29th August 2020
Some Local COVID Restrictions Eased
Covid 19 restrictions have been lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire where incidence rates have decreased. Following discussions with local leaders, the Health Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed this week’s changes to local…
8:08 AM 29th August 2020
Switzerland, The Czech Republic And Jamaica To Be Removed From Travel Corridors List
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 29 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica removed from list of travel corridors for England following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases Cuba added…
9:55 AM 28th August 2020
New Pilots Announced For Return Of Spectators To Elite Sport
Events will support ambition to allow fans to return to live sport from 1 October with social distancing. The Government has announced a further batch of sporting events that will be used to pilot the safe return of spectators, after the Prime Minister confirmed it was safe for the trials to…
10:32 AM 27th August 2020
Opinion
Banks - The Bellwether Of All That’s Changed For The Worse
Christopher Jackson
Features Writer
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
We are, they say, what our Mothers made us; in my case an overanxious, overachiever, with clean underwear. Having said that, I developed a healthy intellectual hauteur which has been my anchor in dealing with the world around me. I demand rigour as a matter of right, which is why…
1:50 AM 23rd August 2020
More Targeted Action In Local Areas To Curb The Spread Of Coronavirus
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay
Government and local leaders in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn have agreed additional measures to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Health and Social Care secretary, local leaders, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed changes to the local restrictions…
10:43 AM 22nd August 2020
Second Team Of UK Medics Sent To Support Hospitals In Blast-hit Beirut
UK Emergency Medical Team members at Heathrow airport ahead of their flight to Beirut. Picture: UK Med
A second team of UK-aid funded medics have flown to Lebanon (Friday 21 August) to help tackle coronavirus in hospitals affected by the explosion. The team of five, who left from London Heathrow Airport, are part of the UK’s Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) and specialise in intensive care, infection control,…
10:12 AM 22nd August 2020
Opinion
Some Governments Do 'Ave 'Em
Roger Winterbottom
Features Writer
The government has had another week to forget – they perhaps ought to have done more revision – after yet another U-turn. It would have been a C-turn but they were downgraded. Thousands of state school pupils, in contrast to those in independent schools, had their university aspirations dashed…
7:00 AM 22nd August 2020
Croatia, Trinidad And Tobago And Austria To Be Removed From Travel Corridors List
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 22 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. w80[ Croatia, Trinidad and Tobago and Austria to be removed from list of travel corridors for England following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases …
8:40 AM 21st August 2020
Pupils Celebrate Results That Pave The Way For Future Success
Pupils around the country have received the GCSE results that will allow them to move on to the next stages of their lives – with 76% of entries getting grades 9-4. Over 600,000 students will get their results today despite not having taken exams while schools and colleges were closed to…
3:18 PM 20th August 2020
Opinion
A Level U-Turn Chaos
Erin Wilson
Features Writer
In a time of crisis, we can rely on the government to be wholly unpredictable and offer no respite whatsoever. This year saw almost 40% of A-Level grades marked down from the teachers’ predictions by an Ofqual algorithm. Given the outcry over the past few days, it was to be expected that…
9:11 AM 18th August 2020
GCSE And A Level Students To Receive Centre Assessment Grades
photo by Tallis Photography
The Government has announced that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer. Students in England will receive centre assessment grades for this week’s GCSE results and last week’s A and AS level results, the Government and Ofqual have confirmed today (17…
8:13 AM 17th August 2020
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