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Christmas guidance for older care home residents ‘heartbreaking’

Christmas guidance for older care home residents ‘heartbreaking’

Government guidance for care homes in England says that outside visits should not be considered for residents over 65.

Archbishop urges people to return to church on Christmas Day

Archbishop urges people to return to church on Christmas Day

Places of worship can open in all areas of England from December 2.

I’m A Celeb defends its use of bugs amid reports of police investigation

I’m A Celeb defends its use of bugs amid reports of police investigation

A spokesman for the programme said they had used ‘non-invasive species’.

‘Surge’ in travel expected as families form Christmas bubbles

‘Surge’ in travel expected as families form Christmas bubbles

Trains, roads and coaches are expected to be busier as many people look to spend time with loved ones.

Christmas household bubbles plan branded ‘mockery’ of pub restrictions

Christmas household bubbles plan branded ‘mockery’ of pub restrictions

Rules covering meeting inside hospitality settings will depend on what tier of restrictions in England a venue is in.

GPs ‘will be given 10 days notice for Covid vaccine rollout’

GPs ‘will be given 10 days notice for Covid vaccine rollout’

Health officials have also pledged £20 million to help with set up costs for vaccine clinics.

Sturgeon: Temporary easing of Covid-19 rules at Christmas will ease isolation

Sturgeon: Temporary easing of Covid-19 rules at Christmas will ease isolation

The First Minister spoke after the joint approach was agreed across the UK, to allow some easting of restrictions between December 23 and 27.

Home Office failings contributed to Windrush generation injustices – report

Home Office failings contributed to Windrush generation injustices – report

A report looked into how the Home Office complied with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) on its hostile environment policy agenda.

Christmas relaxations balance risk and hope, says O’Neill

Christmas relaxations balance risk and hope, says O’Neill

First Minister Arlene Foster said it is important people can travel from different parts of the UK to be reunited with family members.

Lancashire authorities demand £20m to cover three weeks of Tier 3 restrictions

Lancashire authorities demand £20m to cover three weeks of Tier 3 restrictions

They say southern areas could receive the same compensation for the four-week lockdown as Lancashire will for seven weeks of restrictions.

Governments have ‘no legal route to provide further financial support to BiFab’

Governments have ‘no legal route to provide further financial support to BiFab’

State aid rules for MSPs mean ministers are unable to bail out the struggling firm after a deal collapsed to build turbine jackets at its Fife yard.

UK Christmas Covid rules: the key points

UK Christmas Covid rules: the key points

Up to three households will be able to come together to form a ‘Christmas bubble’.

Scotland passes ‘progressive’ legislation to tackle period poverty

Scotland passes ‘progressive’ legislation to tackle period poverty

Labour MSP Monica Lennon had her member’s bill passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Hair salon owner fined £27,000 after ignoring lockdown rules

Hair salon owner fined £27,000 after ignoring lockdown rules

Quinn Blakey Hairdressing in West Yorkshire has been branded ‘selfish and irresponsible’ by Kirklees Council for remaining open.

Mark Drakeford expresses ‘hesitation’ over relaxed Christmas restrictions

Mark Drakeford expresses ‘hesitation’ over relaxed Christmas restrictions

He said it was ‘better’ to have a common arrangement with the rest of the UK.

Former leadership candidate Michelle Ballantyne quits Scottish Conservatives

Former leadership candidate Michelle Ballantyne quits Scottish Conservatives

The South of Scotland MSP Michelle Ballantyne has announced her resignation from the Scottish Tories.

Three households can form festive bubbles so families can meet for Christmas

Three households can form festive bubbles so families can meet for Christmas

The arrangements will apply from December 23 to 27 after talks between the UK Government and leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Greg McHugh among new Guilt cast as filming begins on second series

Greg McHugh among new Guilt cast as filming begins on second series

The new four-part series will pick up two years on from the events of the first run of episodes starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives.

Sturgeon backs Blackford after his apology to photographer

Sturgeon backs Blackford after his apology to photographer

The SNP’s Westminster leader wrongly assumed Ollie Taylor lived in England and had breached lockdown restrictions to visit Caithness.

Every adult in Northern Ireland set for £75 gift card to boost economy

Every adult in Northern Ireland set for £75 gift card to boost economy

The £95 million windfall will be used in shops, restaurants and hotels at the start of 2021 under Economy Department plans.

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