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~~UK coronavirus live: 6,178 new Covid cases recorded - close to record from early May~~	6,178 new Covid cases recorded - close to record from early May – as it happened
2020-09-23 17:32:12 UTC	2020-09-23 20:20:23 UTC (about 3 hours later)
Scotland records highest daily cases total; Keir Starmer presses Boris Johnson on Covid testing at PMQs; ‘clear upward curve’ in cases in Wales	Scotland records highest daily cases total; Keir Starmer presses Boris Johnson on Covid testing at PMQs; ‘clear upward curve’ in cases in Wales
Scientific advisers to the government have warned that pub curfews and other new measures in England will fail to stop the exponential spread of Covid-19, as sources confirmed that ministers have departed from their “follow the science” mantra.	Scientific advisers to the government have warned that pub curfews and other new measures in England will fail to stop the exponential spread of Covid-19, as sources confirmed that ministers have departed from their “follow the science” mantra.
Rishi Sunak has scrapped this autumn’s budget before the announcement of a revamped support package to protect jobs and the economy through a looming winter Covid-19 crisis.	Rishi Sunak has scrapped this autumn’s budget before the announcement of a revamped support package to protect jobs and the economy through a looming winter Covid-19 crisis.
The UK has recorded 6,178 new coronavirus cases, which is close to the highest ever daily total, recorded in early May. (See 4.22pm.)	The UK has recorded 6,178 new coronavirus cases, which is close to the highest ever daily total, recorded in early May. (See 4.22pm.)
A pledge to hit 500,000 coronavirus tests a day in the UK by the end of next month could be missed as vital chemicals and analysing machines needed to hit the target are “a few weeks” behind schedule, the body representing their manufacturers has said.	A pledge to hit 500,000 coronavirus tests a day in the UK by the end of next month could be missed as vital chemicals and analysing machines needed to hit the target are “a few weeks” behind schedule, the body representing their manufacturers has said.
Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “pretending there isn’t a problem” with the test-and-trace system, as he claimed the prime minister had lost control of the coronavirus crisis.	Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “pretending there isn’t a problem” with the test-and-trace system, as he claimed the prime minister had lost control of the coronavirus crisis.
HSBC and Goldman Sachs have postponed plans to bring staff back to the office in England after the government’s U-turn on its back-to-work drive.	HSBC and Goldman Sachs have postponed plans to bring staff back to the office in England after the government’s U-turn on its back-to-work drive.
A de-facto Brexit border is to be introduced for lorry drivers entering Kent to travel on to the EU, Michael Gove has confirmed.	A de-facto Brexit border is to be introduced for lorry drivers entering Kent to travel on to the EU, Michael Gove has confirmed.
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that, if the SNP win a majority in the Holyrood elections next year, he would accept that they have a mandate for another independence referendum. He said this in January, before he was Labour leader, but recently he has refused to commit himself on this point in interviews, just stressing his opposition to a second referendum. But Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby eventually got an answer from him after persisting in an interview. Starmer has been anxious to avoid addressing this point now because many in the Scottish Labour party think the party should oppose a second referendum on principle, regardless of what happens in the election next year.	Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that, if the SNP win a majority in the Holyrood elections next year, he would accept that they have a mandate for another independence referendum. He said this in January, before he was Labour leader, but recently he has refused to commit himself on this point in interviews, just stressing his opposition to a second referendum. But Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby eventually got an answer from him after persisting in an interview. Starmer has been anxious to avoid addressing this point now because many in the Scottish Labour party think the party should oppose a second referendum on principle, regardless of what happens in the election next year.
The economic cost of a no-deal Brexit could be two or three times as bad as the impact of Covid, a report has concluded.	The economic cost of a no-deal Brexit could be two or three times as bad as the impact of Covid, a report has concluded.
That’s all from me for today. But our coverage continue on our global coronavirus live blog. It’s here.	That’s all from me for today. But our coverage continue on our global coronavirus live blog. It’s here.
Eyebrows were raised in the Commons when Ben Wallace, the defence secretary, testily intervened towards the end of a lengthy speech by his opposite number Labour’s John Healey during the second reading debate in the overseas operations bill. The bill is designed to limit the prospect of soldiers being prosecuted for alleged war crimes in the past.	Eyebrows were raised in the Commons when Ben Wallace, the defence secretary, testily intervened towards the end of a lengthy speech by his opposite number Labour’s John Healey during the second reading debate in the overseas operations bill. The bill is designed to limit the prospect of soldiers being prosecuted for alleged war crimes in the past.
“Much of the mess we are having to come and clean up today is because of your illegal wars,” the senior Conservative said accusingly, prompting questions about whether a defence secretary has previously described the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts in such stark terms.	“Much of the mess we are having to come and clean up today is because of your illegal wars,” the senior Conservative said accusingly, prompting questions about whether a defence secretary has previously described the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts in such stark terms.
“That is not worthy of the office,” a surprised Healey responded.	“That is not worthy of the office,” a surprised Healey responded.
According to the Evening Standard, the proportion of people who say the government has handled the coronavirus crisis well has fallen from 42% to just 32% in the last month. The Ipsos Mori poll also found that the proportion of people saying the government has handled it badly has risen from 40% to 50%.	According to the Evening Standard, the proportion of people who say the government has handled the coronavirus crisis well has fallen from 42% to just 32% in the last month. The Ipsos Mori poll also found that the proportion of people saying the government has handled it badly has risen from 40% to 50%.
The Scottish government will redraft controversial hate crime legislation after the justice secretary Humza Yousaf admitted to the Holyrood chamber today that they could curb freedom of speech.	The Scottish government will redraft controversial hate crime legislation after the justice secretary Humza Yousaf admitted to the Holyrood chamber today that they could curb freedom of speech.
The original proposal caused a storm of objection, in particular over plans to criminalise the act of “stirring up hated”, which opponents said was an attack on freedom of expression and which drew a record number of responses to the consultation and criticism both from the police and writers and artists, including comic Rowan Atkinson, writer Val McDermid and actress Elaine C Smith.	The original proposal caused a storm of objection, in particular over plans to criminalise the act of “stirring up hated”, which opponents said was an attack on freedom of expression and which drew a record number of responses to the consultation and criticism both from the police and writers and artists, including comic Rowan Atkinson, writer Val McDermid and actress Elaine C Smith.
Today Yousaf said the legislation will now make it clear there has to be “intent” to stir up hatred against any group. He said:	Today Yousaf said the legislation will now make it clear there has to be “intent” to stir up hatred against any group. He said:
But Scottish Conservative and Liberal Democrat critics argued that this will not solve the fundamental problem with the legislation.	But Scottish Conservative and Liberal Democrat critics argued that this will not solve the fundamental problem with the legislation.
Reactions were mixed, to say the least, when the prime minister yesterday told MPs that chief constables would soon be able to “draw on military support where required”.	Reactions were mixed, to say the least, when the prime minister yesterday told MPs that chief constables would soon be able to “draw on military support where required”.
Although his spokesperson later assured reporters that this did not mean troops on the streets to enforce new guidelines, but rather backfilling posts to free up more officers, it’s looking unlikely to be an issue north of the border.	Although his spokesperson later assured reporters that this did not mean troops on the streets to enforce new guidelines, but rather backfilling posts to free up more officers, it’s looking unlikely to be an issue north of the border.
While defence is reserved, policing is devolved, and Police Scotland calmly but firmly squashed the offer today, stating: “At the moment no military involvement is necessary, nor do we anticipate it will be needed.”	While defence is reserved, policing is devolved, and Police Scotland calmly but firmly squashed the offer today, stating: “At the moment no military involvement is necessary, nor do we anticipate it will be needed.”
The UK coronavirus dashboard also covers hospital figure.	The UK coronavirus dashboard also covers hospital figure.
There were 275 hospital admissions for coronavirus patients in England on Monday, the most recent day for which figures are available. That is up from 237 the previous day, and the highest daily figure since late June.	There were 275 hospital admissions for coronavirus patients in England on Monday, the most recent day for which figures are available. That is up from 237 the previous day, and the highest daily figure since late June.
There are now 1,381 patients in hospital in England with coronavirus. A week ago the figure was 894.	There are now 1,381 patients in hospital in England with coronavirus. A week ago the figure was 894.
In Scotland there were 73 coronavirus patients in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent day for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier was 48.	In Scotland there were 73 coronavirus patients in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent day for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier was 48.
In Wales there were 93 coronavirus patients in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent day for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier was 53.	In Wales there were 93 coronavirus patients in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent day for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier was 53.
There are 192 coronavirus patients on mechanical ventilation in hospitals in England. A week ago the figure was 107.	There are 192 coronavirus patients on mechanical ventilation in hospitals in England. A week ago the figure was 107.
In Scotland there were 10 patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was six.	In Scotland there were 10 patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was six.
In Wales there were 18 patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was six.	In Wales there were 18 patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was six.
In Northern Ireland there were two patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was two.	In Northern Ireland there were two patients on mechanical ventilation in hospital on Tuesday (the most recent figure for which figures are available on the dashboard). A week earlier the figure was two.
These are from 5 News’s Andy Bell.	These are from 5 News’s Andy Bell.
Boris Johnson does not seem to be having much luck with budget. His government has only had one so far, and that was delayed three times before it was actually delivered in March.	Boris Johnson does not seem to be having much luck with budget. His government has only had one so far, and that was delayed three times before it was actually delivered in March.
The daily dashboard shows the UK has also recorded 37 new coronavirus deaths. This is highest daily recorded total since mid July, and it takes the headline total to 41,862. But this figure only covers people who have died within 28 days of testing positive. The total number of people in the UK who have died from confirmed or suspected coronavirus is more than 57,600.	The daily dashboard shows the UK has also recorded 37 new coronavirus deaths. This is highest daily recorded total since mid July, and it takes the headline total to 41,862. But this figure only covers people who have died within 28 days of testing positive. The total number of people in the UK who have died from confirmed or suspected coronavirus is more than 57,600.
Michael Gove has confirmed a de facto internal border for international truckers in the UK post Brexit.	Michael Gove has confirmed a de facto internal border for international truckers in the UK post Brexit.
Any lorry heading to Dover for onward travel to Calais will have to have a special “Kent access permit” with police and and automatic number plate recognition cameras ensuring they don’t get into the county unless they have the right paperwork for the ferry or Eurotunnel train.	Any lorry heading to Dover for onward travel to Calais will have to have a special “Kent access permit” with police and and automatic number plate recognition cameras ensuring they don’t get into the county unless they have the right paperwork for the ferry or Eurotunnel train.
In reply to Ashford MP Damian Green, Gove told the Common while making his statement earlier:	In reply to Ashford MP Damian Green, Gove told the Common while making his statement earlier:
This is the first time the Brexit passport or KAP has been confirmed by the government.	This is the first time the Brexit passport or KAP has been confirmed by the government.