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When will the tiers be reviewed and how are they decided?

When will the tiers be reviewed and how are they decided?

The end of the second national lockdown on December 2 will see the introduction of a tougher tier system.

Former Love Island contestant launches legal proceedings over Ibiza eye injury

Former Love Island contestant launches legal proceedings over Ibiza eye injury

Theo Campbell, 29, says the sight in his right eye is impaired after being hit by a cork during a champagne spray party.

BiFab claims Scottish Government ‘untruthful’ over financial claims

BiFab claims Scottish Government ‘untruthful’ over financial claims

Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop said owner JV Driver has been unwilling to provide working capital, investment or guarantees for the company.

Mayor alleges dirty tricks campaign after naked image claim

Mayor alleges dirty tricks campaign after naked image claim

Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston hit back at claims that he had an image of a naked woman on his laptop, saying he was not there at the time.

Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin says Government imposing lockdown ‘by stealth’

Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin says Government imposing lockdown ‘by stealth’

Shares in the company dipped on Friday morning after Tim Martin said 366 of the group’s pubs will remain closed in light of new tiered measures.

Quarter of adults believe it will take ‘more than a year for normality to return’

Quarter of adults believe it will take ‘more than a year for normality to return’

Only 2% of respondents thought it would take between one and three months for life to return to normal following the pandemic.

Excess winter deaths rose nearly 20% in 2019-20, new figures show

Excess winter deaths rose nearly 20% in 2019-20, new figures show

The ONS said there were an estimated 28,300 excess winter deaths in England and Wales, 19.6% higher than the 23,670 in the winter of 2018-19.

Free parking urged in run-up to Christmas to boost high streets

Free parking urged in run-up to Christmas to boost high streets

The AA claims the move would help revive ‘beleaguered shops and street traders’.

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire nears collapse

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire nears collapse

The group, which runs the Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton brands, is expected to appoint Deloitte as administrators in the coming days.

Dissident republican jailed for at least 22 years for murder of prison officer

Dissident republican jailed for at least 22 years for murder of prison officer

Adrian Ismay, 52, died 11 days after a bomb exploded underneath his van shortly after he had driven away from his home.

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire ‘nears collapse’

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire ‘nears collapse’

The group, which runs the Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton brands, is expected to appoint administrators for Deloitte in the coming days.

Face-to-face Brexit talks to resume as Barnier comes out of Covid quarantine

Face-to-face Brexit talks to resume as Barnier comes out of Covid quarantine

Negotiations in London come as the clock ticks down to the end of the Brexit transition period next month.

Shopworkers deserve Boxing Day off, urges union

Shopworkers deserve Boxing Day off, urges union

Retailers have been asked to close their stores on December 26 so staff can have a decent break.

Police to pay out £875,000 after settling case over journalist arrests

Police to pay out £875,000 after settling case over journalist arrests

Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested over the alleged theft of a police watchdog document that appeared in their film No Stone Unturned.

Jaeger to axe 103 jobs and shut 13 shops

Jaeger to axe 103 jobs and shut 13 shops

The fashion retailer and sister business Peacocks appointed administrators from FRP Advisory last week.

Care home fined £150,000 following death of resident from Legionnaires’ disease

Care home fined £150,000 following death of resident from Legionnaires’ disease

The Care Quality Commission launched a criminal investigation against Sentinel Healthcare, which admitted the charges.

Covid controls may be eased before Christmas, says minister

Covid controls may be eased before Christmas, says minister

The Government is seeking to head off a growing Tory revolt over new tiered restrictions for England.

Government could face ‘tough choices’ over vaccines

Government could face ‘tough choices’ over vaccines

Professor David Salisbury said a vaccine that was found to be 62% effective could be set against others showing 90% efficacy.

In Video: Sparkling Christmas lights display brings early festive cheer

In Video: Sparkling Christmas lights display brings early festive cheer

David Pratt said he has decorated his home in York with more than 35,000 outdoor lights.

Apple found by chance on woodland run is ‘interesting’ new variety

Apple found by chance on woodland run is ‘interesting’ new variety

The finder of the apple tree growing wild in woods hopes to propagate and name it.

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