University students could face exclusions if they flout social gathering rules
Vice-chancellors told MPs they are worried about activity off campus at the start of term.
UK News|Sep 9, 2020
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Drop in demand for rail travel despite push to end home working
The estimated number of train journeys across Britain on Monday was 33% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, Department for Transport data shows.
UK News|Sep 9, 2020
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Ban on social gatherings of more than six people vital to protect life – Hancock
‘We are determined to take the action that keeps people safe,’ said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
UK News|Sep 9, 2020
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Young adults blamed for rise in cases as Hancock plans 24-hour Covid ‘pass’
Matt Hancock said recent rises in cases have been linked to ‘affluent younger people’.
UK News|Sep 7, 2020
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Row breaks out over push for more civil servants to return to office
Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill said Government departments should ensure 80% of staff have some time in the office this month.
UK News|Sep 5, 2020
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Test and Trace system fails to reach 80% target for ninth week in a row
Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged the system was ‘not quite there’.
UK News|Aug 27, 2020
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Health Secretary credits surfing holiday in Cornwall for tanned complexion
Matt Hancock was asked about his healthy colour during a radio interview.
UK News|Aug 27, 2020
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Hancock defends isolation payments as council leader calls them a slap in face
The Government has confirmed payments of up to £182 will be given to people in areas with high incidences of Covid-19.
UK News|Aug 27, 2020
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Vast protest in Minsk keeps up pressure on Belarus president
More than 100,000 protesters gathered in Independence Square.
World News|Aug 23, 2020
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Government has ‘full confidence’ in exams regulator after A-level grades chaos
The National Education Union has called for significant changes to be made to the 2021 grading process to ensure students are not ‘failed’.
UK News|Aug 19, 2020
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Population-wide coronavirus testing planned
The Health Secretary said such mass testing would allow the further safe easing of restrictions.
UK News|Aug 19, 2020
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Hancock: Delay to scrapping PHE ‘would have been wrong’
Critics have expressed dismay that the public health body was dismantled in the middle of the coronavirus crisis.
UK News|Aug 19, 2020
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James Whale considered euthanasia after second cancer diagnosis
The talkRadio presenter is receiving treatment in London.
UK News|Aug 17, 2020
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Johnson under Tory pressure to U-turn over A-level results algorithm
The Prime Minister and the Education Secretary faced a backlash as the row over the way grades were awarded showed no signs of easing.
UK News|Aug 17, 2020
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Boris Johnson under pressure to end A-level chaos
The Prime Minister faces criticism from headteachers and his own MPs over the computer model used to determine A-level grades.
UK News|Aug 17, 2020
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