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Hauliers to see ‘relaxed and flexible’ approach from HMRC as new rules kick in

Hauliers to see ‘relaxed and flexible’ approach from HMRC as new rules kick in

Nightmarish visions of lorry queues may not materialise as businesses avoid crossing the Channel altogether and a ‘flexible’ approach by HMRC.

Snow-hit drivers face standstill on M5 as cold snap closes out 2020

Snow-hit drivers face standstill on M5 as cold snap closes out 2020

Met Office issues midnight predictions for New Year’s Eve.

Brexit delays will cause ‘mayhem’ at Irish ports, warn hauliers

Brexit delays will cause ‘mayhem’ at Irish ports, warn hauliers

The president of the Irish Road Haulage Association said hauliers are bracing themselves for significant delays.

People urged not to mix on New Year’s Eve as NHS struggles with Covid patients

People urged not to mix on New Year’s Eve as NHS struggles with Covid patients

Rates of infection are continuing to rise in all regions of the country, according to the latest data from Public Health England.

Boris Johnson a ‘lousy unionist’ who has ‘betrayed’ Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson a ‘lousy unionist’ who has ‘betrayed’ Northern Ireland

Unionists in the region are angry that Brexit will see new economic borders created down the Irish Sea.

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

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

Rushmoor, Watford and Harlow are the areas recording the biggest week-on-week increases.

Khan criticises Johnson for ‘lack of communication’ ahead of new year

Khan criticises Johnson for ‘lack of communication’ ahead of new year

Sadiq Khan urged Londoners to celebrate at home.

Police hunting man wanted over murder of 83-year-old

Police hunting man wanted over murder of 83-year-old

Essex Police have warned the public not to approach Leighton Snook.

Hauliers’ ‘trepidation’ as transition period ends

Hauliers’ ‘trepidation’ as transition period ends

Many will keep volumes light for the first few days of 2021 as they wait to see what the impact of Brexit will be.

Children to return to schools in Wales on staggered basis from next week

Children to return to schools in Wales on staggered basis from next week

Schools are expected to provide face-to-face learning for most of their pupils by January 11, with a full return in the days before January 18.

Newborn kittens saved from machinery at recycling plant

Newborn kittens saved from machinery at recycling plant

The pair were spotted by staff on the rubbish-sorting conveyor belt at J&B Recycling in Hartlepool, the RSPCA said.

FTSE 100 records worst year since 2008 financial crisis

FTSE 100 records worst year since 2008 financial crisis

London’s top flight closed 95.3p, or 1.4%, lower at 6,460.52p at the close of play on New Year’s Eve.

Northern Ireland hospitals at capacity as ambulance service warns of delays

Northern Ireland hospitals at capacity as ambulance service warns of delays

Overall bed occupancy is at 100%.

Harry and Meghan announce goal to ‘build a better world’

Harry and Meghan announce goal to ‘build a better world’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have already signed lucrative contracts with Spotify and Netflix.

Boris Johnson warns of ‘hard struggle’ in months ahead in new year message

Boris Johnson warns of ‘hard struggle’ in months ahead in new year message

The Prime Minister reflected on the ‘grimness’ of 2020 as well as a ‘spirit of togetherness’ he said had been rediscovered.

Do not add fuel to fire of rising Covid cases, health official pleads

Do not add fuel to fire of rising Covid cases, health official pleads

Rates of infection are rising in all regions of the country, according to the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England

Yorkshire Post and Scotsman owner JPI snapped up in £10.2m deal

Yorkshire Post and Scotsman owner JPI snapped up in £10.2m deal

The publisher of dozens of regional titles has been taken over National World, a takeover vehicle led by industry veteran David Montgomery.

Drakeford pays tribute to Covid-19 response in New Year’s Day message

Drakeford pays tribute to Covid-19 response in New Year’s Day message

The First Minister of Wales said frontline workers, from NHS staff to shopworkers, had made the country proud.

UK reaches draft agreement with EU on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status

UK reaches draft agreement with EU on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status

Spain’s foreign minister said the ‘agreement in principle’ means people in Gibraltar ‘can breathe a sigh of relief’.

Stay at home plea to Scots for Hogmanay as coronavirus cases hit another high

Stay at home plea to Scots for Hogmanay as coronavirus cases hit another high

A total of 2,622 infections and 68 deaths were recorded on Thursday.

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