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Covid: Inquiry launched to scrutinise Government’s response as more intensive care beds in use
"We are at that tipping point right now.This isn’t a joke, this isn’t scaremongering.”
‘This winter is terrifying’ as lives will be lost without action to protect rough sleepers
“Predictions of deaths among people who have nowhere else to go, other than our streets, or sleeping in communal night shelters that are not Covid-secure, must act as a wake-up call to Government."
Surprise and confusion as people learn of new career paths
One teacher dubbed himself a "leader of men" after he was told he could "lead royal commandos in land and sea combat situations".
Pubs in northern England ‘set to close’ in fresh blow to hospitality sector
“No discussion. No consultation. Millions of lives affected by Whitehall diktat", Andy Burnham tweeted.
Stricken students accuse university of ‘profiting’ from pricey food deliveries
The deal includes a cold breakfast, cold lunch and a meal which has to be heated - but students who are quarantining because of the coronavirus pandemic have claimed that the ingredients per portion cost less than £3.
Department for Education in ‘direct breach’ of data law as number of state schools not open rises
“Given the volume and categories of personal data being processed, the lack of awareness amongst staff presents a high risk that data will not be processed in a compliant manner and could result in multiple data breaches or further breaches of legislation.”
Sturgeon announces 16 day circuit breaker in Scotland
It comes as Boris Johnson faces pressure to implement similar measures after it was found local restrictions "are not working."
Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party guilty of operating as crime organisation
“Today marks a huge victory for justice and respect for Greece and the entire world."
Johnson rejects scientists’ call to end lockdown and chase herd immunity
The controversial Great Barrington Declaration, signed by more than 7,000 scientists and medics worldwide, urges a new strategy which would allow younger people to live their lives as normal and offer “focused protection” to the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.