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UK Covid News LIVE: Sajid Javid warns ‘no risk-free’ decisions as he defends winter ‘plan B’

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has defended that Government's Covid winter plan after scientists warned of a potential new wave of hospital admissions.

Rising hospital admissions could trigger Plan B for tackling Covid – Javid

Plan B includes bringing in measures such as vaccine passports, mandatory face masks and advice to work from home.

Rising hospital admissions could trigger Plan B for tackling Covid – Javid

Plan B includes bringing in measures such as vaccine passports, mandatory face masks and advice to work from home.

Inflation soars to highest since 2012 after Eat Out to Help Out impact

The Office for National Statistics said inflation jumped from 2% in July to 3.2% in August – the highest since March 2012.

Emotional Louise Minchin applauded into newsroom for final BBC Breakfast

The presenter said she couldn’t face ‘another winter of dark mornings’

Daily Covid hospitalisations could reach 7,000 unless measures are brought in to curb infections, warns Sage

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has urged ministers to react swiftly if Covid cases quickly rise

Researchers say new system could prevent repeat of Gatwick drone chaos

Drone activity at Gatwick Airport saw around 1,000 flights cancelled or diverted between in December 2018.

Zero-emission submarine project wins Government funding

The fully automated vessels are designed to be ‘net positive’ by running on green hydrogen and collecting microplastics.

Standing still not an option for Channel 4, Culture Secretary warns

Oliver Dowden is expected to make the comments in a speech at the Royal Television Society Convention.

Northern Ireland firms set for London showcase

The event is the highlight of the Northern Ireland Office’s Centenary programme to mark 100 years since the foundation of Northern Ireland.

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