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Fury at China's zero Covid policy as journalist arrested during anti-lockdown protest

China affirmed its severe 'zero Covid' strategy, following another round of clashes with demonstrators. Police pinned down a protester and held a hand over his mouth in Shanghai on Sunday night

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Matt Hancock's I'm A Celebrity stint 'took courage' says former PM Tony Blair

The former health secretary is returning to face angry colleagues, constituents and questions about his political future in Westminster

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022

Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity stint took ‘courage’, says Blair

The Tory MP is returning to face questions about his political future in Westminster, but received some support from the former prime minister.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

No 10 condemns ‘shocking and unacceptable’ arrest of journalist in China

UK warns Beijing there is ‘absolutely no excuse’ for reporters to be ‘beaten by the police’.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Hundreds of thousands could get £310 a year boost under new scheme

Eligible homes could save hundreds of pounds a year off their energy bills under the scheme

Liverpool Echo · Nov 28, 2022

Prime Minister could U-turn over future of on-shore wind ban, minister suggests

Business Secretary Grant Shapps denied that a growing Tory rebellion over the issue constituted a 'row'

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Brits to receive free home insulation under government scheme

The new ECO+ scheme aims to reach households which aren't covered under current government support

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022

Government to spend £1billion to insulate hundreds of thousands of homes

Critics say it's too little, too late

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

Army could be called on to plug gaps in strike-hit NHS

Minister insists there are no 'immediate plans' but has not ruled it out

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

UK and China in international row after BBC journalist 'beaten by police'

THE UK has warned Beijing there was “absolutely no excuse” for a BBC journalist covering protests in China to be “beaten by the police”.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022