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What the papers say – November 28
The Government’s continuing battles over pandemic measures and revelations about Rishi Sunak’s family fortune are splashed across the nation’s front pages.
Health experts fear rapid tests may distract from vaccine work
Ambitious rapid coronavirus testing plans for England threaten to become a distraction from other key goals such as the roll-out of a vaccine, prominent health officials have warned.
Brexit talks resume in London as deal deadline fast approaches
The European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart Lord Frost will resume in-person Brexit talks in London on Saturday.
Apple found by chance on woodland run is ‘interesting’ new variety
A chance find of an apple on a woodland run has led one nature-lover to discover a new variety which he is now hoping to propagate and name.
UK governments urged to agree on how to test students for Covid-19 after Christmas
A unified approach to testing students for coronavirus ahead of their return to universities after Christmas must be agreed across the UK, the Liberal Democrats have urged.
Holidaymakers face ‘serious problems’ using travel booking sites
Holidaymakers using travel booking sites face “serious problems” over refund policies and hidden fees, a consumer group has claimed.
Hybrid 5G satellite engineering hub set to open in Oxfordshire
An engineering hub to harness the power of 5G and satellite technologies is set to be completed in Oxfordshire next year.
‘No plans’ to change Hunting Act despite trail-hunting row
Environment Secretary George Eustice said there was a “settled consensus” for the Hunting Act to remain unchanged, amid controversy that trail-hunting was being used as a “smokescreen” for the banned practice.
Christmas travel tsar appointed in bid to avoid chaos
A Christmas travel tsar has been appointed in a bid to avoid transport chaos during the festive period.
Michael Gove: All hospitals in England could be overwhelmed without new tiers
Every hospital in England could be overwhelmed with coronavirus cases if new tier restrictions are not introduced, Michael Gove has warned, as he seeks to quell a Tory backbench rebellion over the measures.
Tier 3 areas will reach breaking point without extra financial help, says Labour
Labour has warned that parts of England under the most stringent coronavirus restrictions will be stretched to “breaking point” without the support of a key business grant.
Clinically extremely vulnerable given same priority as over 70s on vaccine list
People at very high risk from coronavirus, who were made to shield during the pandemic, have been given the same priority as the over 70s to receive a vaccine.
Currys apologises after Black Friday surge crashes site and wipes gift cards
Currys PC World has apologised to customers after some saw hundreds of pounds accidentally wiped off their gift cards in a Black Friday surge.
Michel Barnier arrives in London ahead of trade talks resuming
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has arrived in London ahead of the resumption of face-to-face talks aimed at securing a free trade deal.
Northern rail network makes final Pacer train journey
A railway network has bid a final farewell to its fleet of Pacer trains after more than three decades of service.
English hospitals told to prepare for Covid vaccine in 10 days – report
Hospitals in England have been told to prepare for the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine in as soon as 10 days, it has been reported.
Piers Corbyn non-compliant when asked to leave anti-lockdown protest, court told
Piers Corbyn was “non-compliant” with police and used a megaphone to “talk over” officers asking him to leave anti-lockdown protests in central London in May, a court was told.
Two crematoria raise £38,000 recycling metals recovered during cremation
Two crematoria have raised almost £40,000 for charity by recycling metals recovered during cremation.
Clinically vulnerable teachers and school staff should work from home – NEU
Teachers and school staff who are most at risk from coronavirus should not return to the classroom next week when England’s national lockdown ends, a leading union has said.
World’s oldest surviving provincial zoo to relocate due to Covid-19 pandemic
The world’s oldest surviving provincial zoo is to relocate to safeguard its organisation’s future in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 1,300 people wrongly told they have Covid due to Test and Trace error
More than 1,300 people were wrongly told they had coronavirus due to a lab error with NHS Test and Trace.
Former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter admits sex offences over 35 years
A former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter has admitted sexual offences against six boys aged as young as six over 35 years.
Mass testing to be rolled out in Wales’ lower Cynon Valley
Everyone living or working in the lower Cynon Valley will be offered a coronavirus test, as the area becomes the second in Wales to introduce mass testing.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 202 frontline health and care workers have been identified after dying with coronavirus.
Covid-19 rate ‘could easily double’ with relaxed Christmas restrictions
Any relaxation of restrictions over the festive period will result in a “large” rise in coronavirus transmission rates and prevalence “could easily double”, scientists advising the Government have said.
Healthcare assistant’s death a ‘poignant reminder’ of coronavirus crisis
A healthcare assistant who has been working at the Royal Blackburn Hospital for the past eight years has died after contracting Covid-19.
Pubs, bars and restaurants in Wales to face new restrictions from next Friday
Pubs, bars and restaurants across Wales will face further restrictions to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the lead up to Christmas, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Cornwall pub owner asks tourists to ‘think of others’ before travelling for pint
A pub owner in Cornwall has asked that people “think of others” before travelling to the Tier 1 county for a drink, amid fears the area could become overwhelmed.
Former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter admits sex offences over 35 years
A former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter has admitted sexual offences against six boys over 35 years.
Violent rapist jailed for resort attacks
A rapist who launched a reign of terror at a popular holiday resort carrying out a string of sex attacks on women has been jailed for 20 years.
