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Joe Anderson to take unpaid leave until year-end while Merseyside force investigates building deals
If the public are ‘sceptical and cynical’ about economic data, it is because it does not always reflect reality
Joe Anderson questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation
Police detain five men as part of inquiry into building and development contracts
Strategy will be rolled out across NHS and care homes in December if successful
Government hopes to replicate pilot across the country in hunt for alternative to lockdowns for controlling the virus
Spotting potential ‘spreaders’ could provide a vital route out of the crisis
Small businesses find regional measures more economically damaging than full national lockdown
Chancellor has told Boris Johnson he will provide more cash to end deadlock over tier-3 restrictions
UK government is battling to convince local leaders to put in place new measures as cases rise
In choosing to ignore the experts, the UK government has put lives in danger across the country
The city’s current crisis reflects decades of neglect by Westminster’s politicians
Civic leaders in northern England resist No 10 pressure to impose tighter measures as Wales looks at own controls
Scientific advisers say 2-week national lockdown could save thousands of lives
City with highest number of infections in England struggles to cope
PM unveils three-tier Covid alert system and urges northern England to follow Liverpool region with fresh curbs
Johnson tries to make a success of local lockdowns by enlisting support of mayors
Boris Johnson expected to announce new restrictions in north to tackle latest surge in cases
Civic leaders say UK prime minister failed to consult them on curbs and many Tory MPs only partially convinced
Proportion of people getting positive results by end of day after being tested plummets from 63% to 8%
Football club’s success helps underpin economic revival after decades of decline
City’s business and political leaders develop coronavirus recovery plan that aims to create 38,000 jobs
Despite Covid-19 delay, ruthless efficiency looks set to deliver first championship title in 30 years
Council leaders urge government to release further emergency funding to ease pressures
On the ethical dilemmas, including prioritisation of care in life-threatening situations, that medical staff grappling with coronavirus have to face
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