Day: September 26, 2020
10pm pub curfew 'never discussed' with Sage as expert warns UK could see 100 daily coronavirus deaths in weeks
September 26, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The new curfew forcing pubs, clubs and restaurants to close at 10pm was not discussed with the government’s top scientific advisers, one expert has claimed. Infectious disease expert Professor Graham Medley said on Saturday that he had “never heard” […]
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Donald Trump hints at pick for Supreme Court with Amy Coney Barrett tipped for position
September 26, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Donald Trump has hinted at his Supreme Court pick ahead of a news conference to announce his nomination, amid speculation that Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be selected for the role. Republicans are laying the groundwork for a swift […]
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Manchester Metropolitan University orders 1,700 students to self-isolate after coronavirus outbreak
September 26, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Some 1,700 students at Manchester Metropolitan University have been forced into self-isolation after 127 tested positive for coronavirus. The Birley campus and Cambridge Halls have been locked down, with residents told to stay in their rooms for 14 days […]
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People flock out of pubs and restaurants on first weekend of 10pm curfew
September 26, 2020Large numbers of people were seen flocking out of pubs and restaurants at 10pm last night on the first weekend of the new curfew. Police patrolled the streets and staff cleared away tables and chairs as the strict time limit was seen being enforced in cities including London, Birmingham and Leeds. People were also seen […]
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