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What the papers say – December 17

What the papers say – December 17

New calls from Boris Johnson for people to have a merry “little” Christmas dominate the front pages on Thursday.

Mixed messaging: The Government’s changing advice during the pandemic

Mixed messaging: The Government’s changing advice during the pandemic

Government advice has appeared to give mixed messages at several points during the pandemic.

Brexit: Pet owners need animal certificate for travel to EU and N Ireland

Brexit: Pet owners need animal certificate for travel to EU and N Ireland

Defra has advised pet owners to check the new Government guidelines before travelling with a dog, cat or ferret.

Marcus Rashford’s mother ‘missed meals so her children could eat’

Marcus Rashford’s mother ‘missed meals so her children could eat’

Melanie Maynard spoke about their experiences for an interview with BBC Breakfast.

Wet and windy weather on way with temperatures set to fall ahead of Christmas

Wet and windy weather on way with temperatures set to fall ahead of Christmas

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for flooding in south-western areas from Friday to Saturday.

Mystery of ‘Butter Boat’ shipwreck solved 250 years after sinking

Mystery of ‘Butter Boat’ shipwreck solved 250 years after sinking

The skeletal remains of the vessel on Streedagh Strand in Co Sligo, known locally as the Butter Boat, become visible at low tide as the sands shift.

Sir Ian McKellen says he feels ‘euphoric’ after getting coronavirus jab

Sir Ian McKellen says he feels ‘euphoric’ after getting coronavirus jab

The actor said getting the jab was ‘painless’.

NHS trusts concerned about impact of areas ‘prematurely’ leaving Tier 3

NHS trusts concerned about impact of areas ‘prematurely’ leaving Tier 3

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce the outcome of the latest review of the country’s tier system on Thursday.

Government announces £15.8 billion fund for policing

Government announces £15.8 billion fund for policing

The Home Office has said the money will be used to continue the drive to employ 20,000 more officers by 2023.

Doctors warn Christmas coronavirus rules relaxation will ‘cost lives’

Doctors warn Christmas coronavirus rules relaxation will ‘cost lives’

The British Medical Association criticised the PM’s response to the crisis.

Billionaire’s ex-wife owed £450 million trades blows with son in court

Billionaire’s ex-wife owed £450 million trades blows with son in court

Tatiana Akhmedova says ex-husband Farkhad Akhmedov has hidden assets and has accused their 27-year-old son, Temur Akhmedov, of being his ‘lieutenant’

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

More than three-quarters of all local authorities have seen a week-on-week increase in rates.

Whitty warms to Van-Tam’s transport metaphors with icy roads analogy

Whitty warms to Van-Tam’s transport metaphors with icy roads analogy

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty compared pushing Christmas restrictions to the limit to driving at speed on an icy road.

Snapchat apologises for ‘misguided’ filters that caused offence

Snapchat apologises for ‘misguided’ filters that caused offence

The app’s UK public policy head says filters such as 2016’s Bob Marley face would be rejected today.

NI health minister warns ‘extreme and robust’ action needed to curb Covid

NI health minister warns ‘extreme and robust’ action needed to curb Covid

Robin Swann said the region was facing some ‘very dark hours’ as pressure on hospital capacity continues to build.

Brain-damaged five-year-old girl might be able to live at home – specialist

Brain-damaged five-year-old girl might be able to live at home – specialist

Doctors treating Pippa Knight say life support treatment should end. Her mother disagrees and wants to take the youngster home.

PM gives fishy answer over his Christmas gift to Nicola Sturgeon

PM gives fishy answer over his Christmas gift to Nicola Sturgeon

He was speaking at a Downing Street press conference.

The role of air pollution in Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death: key questions answered

The role of air pollution in Ella Kissi-Debrah’s death: key questions answered

The London schoolgirl died in 2013.

Brexit: MPs told they may be recalled early if there is a trade deal with the EU

Brexit: MPs told they may be recalled early if there is a trade deal with the EU

Time is running out to secure a trade deal by the end of the transition period on December 31.

‘Worst affected’ Tier 2 areas to be offered community testing

‘Worst affected’ Tier 2 areas to be offered community testing

Current Tier 3 areas will continue to be prioritised for community testing.

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