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A timeline of UK lockdown measures since the pandemic began

A timeline of UK lockdown measures since the pandemic began

The UK has had some form of restrictions in place since March 2020.

Key points on what you can and cannot do in new England lockdown

Key points on what you can and cannot do in new England lockdown

The third lockdown will see schools closed and people told to stay home.

PM shuts schools in third national lockdown expected until mid-February

PM shuts schools in third national lockdown expected until mid-February

The Prime Minister told the nation to stay indoors other than for limited exceptions.

Catering assistant jailed after Buckingham Palace thefts

Catering assistant jailed after Buckingham Palace thefts

Adamo Canto, 37, was sentenced to eight months in prison at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Schools and colleges in Wales to move to online learning until January 18

Schools and colleges in Wales to move to online learning until January 18

Kirsty Williams said schools would remain open for the children of key workers, as well as vulnerable learners.

Margaret Ferrier charged over alleged Covid-19 breach

Margaret Ferrier charged over alleged Covid-19 breach

Police Scotland on Monday confirmed a 60-year-old woman had been arrested and charged in connection with alleged culpable and reckless conduct.

Exam board understands ‘concerns’ after dropping only black composer from course

Exam board understands ‘concerns’ after dropping only black composer from course

Jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine was previously part of the Edexcel music course.

Experts call for robust monitoring of altered vaccine dose regimen

Experts call for robust monitoring of altered vaccine dose regimen

The British Society for Immunology said that while it preferred the original dosing schedules be followed, it accepted the rationale for the change.

Police Scotland confirms ‘increased patrols’ amid lockdown return

Police Scotland confirms ‘increased patrols’ amid lockdown return

It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new measures to combat the new, faster spreading strain of Covid-19.

Dublin Port ‘mayhem’ fails to materialise, says official

Dublin Port ‘mayhem’ fails to materialise, says official

Tom Talbot, head of Revenue’s customs operations for Dublin Port, said low levels of trade are because of the time of year.

Care homes with outbreaks ‘should receive prompt Covid vaccination’ – NHS

Care homes with outbreaks ‘should receive prompt Covid vaccination’ – NHS

Guidance has been issued after concerns were raised that some care homes with coronavirus cases were unable to access vaccines.

Rollout of second coronavirus vaccine begins in Wales

Rollout of second coronavirus vaccine begins in Wales

Pontcae Medical Centre in Merthyr Tydfil was one of the first GP practices in Wales to administer the vaccine on Monday.

Four cleared of ‘biggest ever’ burglary plot which saw famous lose millions

Four cleared of ‘biggest ever’ burglary plot which saw famous lose millions

The defendants had been on trial for the last two months accused of being members of the ‘supporting cast’.

Ex-Brentford FC employee fined for racial slur against rival fan

Ex-Brentford FC employee fined for racial slur against rival fan

Steven Green had already been given a four-year ban in 2011 for football-related violence.

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

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

Barking & Dagenham, Thurrock and Redbridge are recording the highest rates.

Scotland’s new lockdown: Key points as restrictions are introduced

Scotland’s new lockdown: Key points as restrictions are introduced

Several lockdown restrictions introduced in March are to come back into force.

Charity seeks help to find family of First World War love letter owner

Charity seeks help to find family of First World War love letter owner

The letters, addressed to Mary Fortune, were found in a charity shop in Fulwell, Sunderland.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral to be held at end of week

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral to be held at end of week

The star of the small and big screen was mourned by the world of entertainment following her death.

Lockdown looms as Johnson prepares to address the nation

Lockdown looms as Johnson prepares to address the nation

Boris Johnson will make a televised address on Monday evening amid calls for tough action to curb the surge in coronavirus cases.

Scots told to stay at home as lockdown sees schools closed till February

Scots told to stay at home as lockdown sees schools closed till February

The order will apply for all of January in all areas currently under Level 4 restrictions – mainland Scotland and Skye.

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