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Three-tier 'traffic light' system expected in days so rules are 'less confusing'

A simplified ‘traffic light’ system for local lockdown rules could be introduced in the UK within days, it has emerged. The Government is considering tougher coronavirus restrictions for parts of northern England as the second wave accelerates, with around 14,000 new cases a day across Britain. But with millions of people living under a patchwork […]

Hospital patients in north west 'will reach April levels' by end of month

The number of patients admitted to hospitals with coronavirus in north west England are expected to reach the levels of the April peak ‘before the end of this month’. It would mean 3,000 people in hospital with the virus – and health officials fear not even a full lockdown could prevent numbers rising even higher. […]

Two Nobel literature prize committee members quit

Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee have quit after criticising the Swedish Academy. Gun-Britt Sundstrom said the choice of Peter Handke as this year’s winner had been interpreted as if literature stood above politics and she did not agree. The choice of Handke was criticised because of his vocal support for the […]

More than 150 people cram into derelict pub for 'dangerous' rave

This is the moment that a ‘dangerous’ rave was shut down in a derelict pub at 9.30am on Sunday. More than 150 people were crammed into the ‘hazardous and unsanitary’ building that had no running water. Neighbours of the abandoned Tate and Lyle Sports and Social Club in east London’s Royal Docks complained about the […]

Prince George, Charlotte and Louis: What relation will they be to Princess Eugenie baby?

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, are all great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, 94. The Queen and Prince Philip, 99, will welcome their 9th great-grandchild when Princess Eugenie, […]