Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan
Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it.
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Covid-19: UK cases top 50,000, and fireworks in Manchester cancelled again
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.
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British Army will slash nearly 10,000 troops over the next decade
The Army is being threatened with losing almost 10,000 troops over the next decade as defence chiefs plan to invest in drones and cyber warfare capabilities. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is believed to be considering allowing troop numbers to fall from 82,000 to 72,5000 as part of the forthcoming defence review. The Ministry of Defence believes reducing the number of soldiers will free up funds for other priorities. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, right, is considering cutting the strengt...
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Daily reported Covid-19 death totals to worsen, health minister suggests
A health minister has suggested bleaker numbers are still to come for Britain’s daily reported Covid-19 death totals. Lord Bethell told peers the reported deaths per day is around 1,000 and “set to increase” given the high rates of infections and hospital admissions. He also criticised lockdown sceptics for giving the impression that they believe “some lives matter less than others”, as he defended the tougher restrictions for England. Health minister Lord Bethell (PA) Peers later for...
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