<p>‘Humbling’ assessment warns UK risks ‘protracted and extremely costly’ consequences</p> Via: Coronavirus: UK’s response to pandemic lacks strong leadership and clear strategy, former Whitehall boss says
Boris Johnson announced further restrictions for England on Tuesday in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus, including expanded rules over when face coverings should be worn. Via: Chaffeur-driven passengers exempt from mandatory face mask rule
<p>Two ‘significant cluster’ of infections thought to be linked to socialising during freshers’ week</p> Via: Coronavirus: 600 Glasgow University students self-isolating after 124 test positive in major outbreak
Detectives are investigating six incidents which have taken place in the city this month. On most occasions, young women or children were either approached, chased and even grabbed by men. Via: Worcester police hunt gang after attempted abductions of girls
Britain’s blue-chip index was up more than 125 points (2.15%) to reach 5,954 by 10am, with share prices also buoyed by a tech-led surge on Wall Street last night. Via: FTSE opens up 1.19% by 57 points on 5,898
Betting has been suspended on Tom Hardy becoming the new James Bond as fans are convinced he will be named as Daniel Craig’s replacement. Via: Has Tom Hardy got the job as the new Bond?
The coffin of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg arrived at the Supreme Court Wednesday morning where she will lie in repose for two days at the place she served for 27 years. Via: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's coffin arrives at Supreme Court with Trump to visit Thursday
Kate Middleton, 38, paid a touching tribute to Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two by donning a necklace with their initials during an outing in London yesterday. Via: Kate Middleton dons £85 gold necklace engraved with the initials of George, Charlotte and Louis
<p>First time ministers have admitted police will enforce need for ‘Kent access permit’</p> Via: Brexit: Police to stop lorries without permits entering Kent in new 'internal border'
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