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R value of Covid transmission across UK rises above 1 for first time since early March
Coronavirus cases in England were doubling every seven to eight days at the beginning of September, new data suggests.
Top 10 reactions as PM announces plan to enlist ‘Covid Marshals’
"An army of “COVID-secure marshals” will enforce social distancing in city and town centres. Can we just stop wasting tax money now?"
Thousands sleep in open after Greek refugee camp burns down
Some awoke after sleeping by the side of the road, having cut down reeds and used salvaged blankets to make rudimentary shelters to protect them from the night-time chill and the scorching day-time sun.
National newspapers round on Boris Johnson’s government as Brexit chaos deepens
The PM also came a cropper in the international press, which described his latest moves as "barbaric".
Thousands of complaints makes Diversity’s BLM dance second most-hated TV moment of decade
More than 10,000 people complained to Ofcom about the dance, which was inspired by the killing of George Floyd.
UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths
Law firm Leigh Day said it is investigating action regarding HC-One over allegations “systemic failings” at its care homes led to Covid-19 deaths that could otherwise have been avoided.
Hancock ‘in denial’ as hundreds of schools & colleges have issues accessing Covid-19 tests
Some schools have closed their doors just days after reopening, while others have told whole classes and year groups to self-isolate for two weeks following confirmed cases.
Plea to remember ‘NHS’ track & trace is ‘outsourced’ as Dido Harding insists it’s working despite missed targets
"People sadly refer to this as the ‘NHS’ track and trace system. But the truth is it is led by Dido Harding and was outsourced to a private company."
Tory Grenfell MP ‘believed vote against fire amendment was in constituency interest’
Victims of the blaze accused Felicity Buchan of “meaningless platitudes” and “abandoning” them after she rejected Labour’s attempt to ensure extra checks on materials used on buildings.