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Home working sparks tech sales boom and fuels UK e-waste concerns – research

Home working sparks tech sales boom and fuels UK e-waste concerns – research

The Royal Society of Chemistry has warned that not enough old IT equipment is being recycled.

Eurosceptic Tories hail impending end of Brexit transition period

Eurosceptic Tories hail impending end of Brexit transition period

ERG chairman Mark Francois said waving goodbye to the EU and 2020 is a ‘marvellous example of a buy one, get one free’.

Primark owner to face £650 million sales loss after more stores close

Primark owner to face £650 million sales loss after more stores close

Earlier this month Primark had said it expected to face a £430 million impact due to the pandemic.

Archbishop of Canterbury sees ‘reasons to be hopeful’ for 2021 in pandemic

Archbishop of Canterbury sees ‘reasons to be hopeful’ for 2021 in pandemic

Justin Welby said he was encouraged by how people had cared for each other.

British cheeses may become rarity in Northern Ireland next year, businesses warn

British cheeses may become rarity in Northern Ireland next year, businesses warn

Food products coming from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will face further checks following the end of the Brexit transition period.

Retailers shed 176,718 jobs in 2020 after virus deepens high street woes

Retailers shed 176,718 jobs in 2020 after virus deepens high street woes

New data from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has shown about 3,400 jobs within the retail sector vanished each week in 2020.

David Attenborough says 2021 could be year for ‘positive change’

David Attenborough says 2021 could be year for ‘positive change’

The broadcaster has recorded a message for the new year.

In Pictures: Hardy swimmers take the plunge as winter temperatures plummet

In Pictures: Hardy swimmers take the plunge as winter temperatures plummet

The Met Office forecast some brighter weather, but with a keen breeze keeping things very cold indeed.

Williamson ‘absolutely confident’ of no further delays to reopening of schools

Williamson ‘absolutely confident’ of no further delays to reopening of schools

But teachers are less convinced by plans to draw on military assistance for a mass testing operation at schools.

GPs criticise ‘unfair’ decision to delay second dose of Covid vaccines

GPs criticise ‘unfair’ decision to delay second dose of Covid vaccines

GP leaders have called the move ‘grossly and patently unfair to tens of thousands of our most at-risk patients’.

People testing positive for Covid-19 in England at record high

People testing positive for Covid-19 in England at record high

A total of 232,169 people tested positive at least once in the week to December 23, according to the latest Test and Trace figures.

Sturgeon thanks BrewDog after founder suggests closed bars could be vaccine hubs

Sturgeon thanks BrewDog after founder suggests closed bars could be vaccine hubs

The Aberdeenshire-based craft beer company has dozens of bars across the UK.

Millions under toughest restrictions as hospitals struggle with Covid patients

Millions under toughest restrictions as hospitals struggle with Covid patients

People have been warned to ring in the New Year by staying at home, leaving the parties for later next year.

Three-month customs grace period announced for parcels into NI from Britain

Three-month customs grace period announced for parcels into NI from Britain

The Government has announced that declarations will not be required on the majority of parcels sent to Northern Ireland until April 1.

Williamson ‘absolutely confident’ of no further delays to school returns

Williamson ‘absolutely confident’ of no further delays to school returns

The Education Secretary made the commitment a day after announcing the latest Government U-turn on education in the pandemic.

North Yorkshire sees lowest temperature as cold snap continues

North Yorkshire sees lowest temperature as cold snap continues

North Wales Police reported several accidents amid ‘treacherous’ conditions.

Photo of Camilla released to mark new literary project

Photo of Camilla released to mark new literary project

The Duchess of Cornwall will recommend four books for readers.

The Northern Ireland Protocol – the key questions answered

The Northern Ireland Protocol – the key questions answered

New checks and processes on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will come into operation at 11pm on New Year’s Eve.

Freeman: Vaccinating over-50s in Scotland by spring ‘depends on supplies’

Freeman: Vaccinating over-50s in Scotland by spring ‘depends on supplies’

The Scottish Health Secretary also confirmed Scotland would receive 44,000 doses of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca Covid vaccine next week.

Army veteran bugler prepares for final Last Post in tribute to Covid victims

Army veteran bugler prepares for final Last Post in tribute to Covid victims

Paul Goose has raised almost £10,000 for the intensive care unit at Barnsley Hospital.

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