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Sturgeon admits concern at failure to reach thousands with coronavirus but insists system is robust

By The Press Association12th November 2020News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is a concern that coronavirus tracers were unable to contact more than 3,500 Scots who tested positive for the disease. The First Minister said the

Covid restrictions extended for one week in Northern Ireland after ministers back proposal

By Michael McHugh and David Young, Reporters12th November 2020News Northern Ireland

Covid-19 restrictions will be extended for one week in Northern Ireland, sources said. Some areas of the locked down hospitality sectors will partly reopen next Friday. The Democratic Unionists and

Care home visitor testing pilot confirmed in four local authority areas and will start next week

By Jemma Crew, Reporter12th November 2020News England

A pilot where relatives of care home residents will be tested for coronavirus before visiting loved ones will start in days, the Government has said. Relatives of residents in 30

MPs hear how lockdown prevented mother visiting 21-year-old son in care before his death

By Lewis McKenzie and Sophie Morris, Reporters11th November 2020News England

The case of a mother who was unable to see her son in adult residential care due to lockdown before he passed away has been raised in the Commons. Conservative

Angry exchanges in Northern Ireland executive after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

By David Young, Reporter10th November 2020News Northern Ireland

Executive ministers were involved in angry exchanges after the DUP moved to block a proposal to extend Northern Ireland’s circuit-break lockdown for two more weeks. DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’

Welsh Government suggest coronavirus vaccine could be offered to vulnerable as early as December

By Adam Hale, Reporter10th November 2020News Wales

A coronavirus vaccine would be offered to people in high-risk groups in Wales as early as December if it passes final safety checks in time, the Welsh Government has said.

New domestic abuse legislation in Scotland set to be scrutinised by MSPs

By The Press Association10th November 2020News Scotland

A Holyrood committee has urged people to have their say on planned new laws that could be used to ban those who commit domestic abuse from their victims’ homes. MSPs

Military and NHS ready to roll out Covid-19 vaccine from next month, says Matt Hancock

By Jane Kirby, Reporter10th November 2020News England

The military and NHS staff are on standby to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine across the UK from the start of December, the Health Secretary has said. Matt Hancock said

MPs launch inquiry into ‘disturbing’ rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

By Jamie Harris, Reporter9th November 2020News England, Webwatch

MPs have launched an inquiry into the “disturbing” rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Media will investigate the problem, amid warnings of online

Lib Dem leader wants memorial to frontline workers who died in Covid-19 pandemic

By Patrick Daly, Reporter9th November 2020News England

NHS staff and key workers who have died during the nation’s struggle against coronavirus should be given their own memorial marking their sacrifice, the Liberal Democrat leader has said. Sir

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Sturgeon admits concern at failure to reach thousands with coronavirus but insists system is robust

Covid restrictions extended for one week in Northern Ireland after ministers back proposal

Care home visitor testing pilot confirmed in four local authority areas and will start next week

MPs hear how lockdown prevented mother visiting 21-year-old son in care before his death

Angry exchanges in Northern Ireland executive after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

Welsh Government suggest coronavirus vaccine could be offered to vulnerable as early as December

New domestic abuse legislation in Scotland set to be scrutinised by MSPs

Military and NHS ready to roll out Covid-19 vaccine from next month, says Matt Hancock

Lib Dem leader wants memorial to frontline workers who died in Covid-19 pandemic

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Government / Politics

Sturgeon admits concern at failure to reach thousands with coronavirus but insists system is robust

Covid restrictions extended for one week in Northern Ireland after ministers back proposal

Care home visitor testing pilot confirmed in four local authority areas and will start next week

MPs hear how lockdown prevented mother visiting 21-year-old son in care before his death

Angry exchanges in Northern Ireland executive after DUP blocks move to extend circuit-break

Welsh Government suggest coronavirus vaccine could be offered to vulnerable as early as December

New domestic abuse legislation in Scotland set to be scrutinised by MSPs

Military and NHS ready to roll out Covid-19 vaccine from next month, says Matt Hancock

MPs launch inquiry into ‘disturbing’ rise of self-generated child sexual abuse material

Lib Dem leader wants memorial to frontline workers who died in Covid-19 pandemic