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Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/18/2020 - 00:15
The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts.

Covid in Scotland: Teenager aims to 'brighten day' of pensioners in isolation

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/18/2020 - 00:08
Keegan, 15, spends his Friday afternoons delivering fish and chips to elderly residents of Golspie in the Highlands.

Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/18/2020 - 00:07
The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong.

Covid in Scotland: 'I'm dreading level 4 but we need it'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/18/2020 - 00:05
Denise Williamson lost her father to Covid and mother was seriously ill - now she is urging Scots to stick to the restrictions.

The Papers: Covid deals 'concern' and 'plan to save Christmas'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 23:55
Wednesday's papers focus on a public spending watchdog report and on festive gathering plans.

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 22:51
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

Green jobs hope for Wales from UK government climate change plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 22:30
Parts of Wales hit by industrial decline may benefit from a plan to tackle climate change.

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour readmits ex-leader after anti-Semitism row

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 21:33
The ex-leader was suspended by the party over his reaction to a report by the human rights watchdog.

Dog rescued after three days on mountain

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 19:52
Betsy was reunited with her owners after being found "cold and hungry" on Cader Idris.

Little Mix: Jesy Nelson takes break for medical reasons

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 19:01
The 29-year-old singer is taking "extended time off", the girl group's publicist says.

Priti Patel bullying report 'with the PM', says Mark Sedwill

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 18:08
The former top civil servant says the PM needs to decide on bullying claims against the home secretary.

Covid in Scotland: Police to enforce travel ban in level 3 and 4 areas

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 17:14
People living in 20 council areas will be breaking the law from Friday if they travel to another local authority for non-essential reasons.

Rupert Grint breaks Sir David Attenborough's Instagram record

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:59
Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint racked up a million followers in just over four hours.

Jordan North: The football fans missing their 'happy place'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:54
Burnley's stadium inspired I'm A Celebrity's Jordan North - but how are fans coping without their home turf?

Fans return to matches: Government exploring potential return for December

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:50
The government is exploring the potential for fans to return to sports venues in some parts of England as early as next month.

More than 70,000 excess deaths during the pandemic

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:46
Rising Covid-19 deaths push the total number of UK deaths further above expected levels

Coronavirus: Tributes paid as couple dies 12 hours apart

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:34
The family of Owen and Bredge Ward, from County Tyrone, say they are in "complete shock".

Police suspend £10k fines for large gatherings

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 16:03
People who breach Covid rules for gatherings of more than 30 people will now receive a court summons.

Go-between paid £21m in taxpayer funds for NHS PPE

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:56
A US jewellery designer struck "lucrative" deals with Department of Health at start of pandemic.

Lord Ahmed retires from Parliament days before expulsion

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:55
Lord Nazir Ahmed sexually and emotionally exploited a vulnerable woman, a conduct report concludes.

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