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Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

The former Labour leader has urged ‘the biggest climate mobilisation we’ve ever seen’ for the forthcoming Cop26 event.

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

The vaccine has been shown to prevent severe disease and stop people contracting Covid-19.

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

The Met Office issued fresh warnings for snow for Wednesday, with the potential to cause rail and road closures, power cuts, and injuries.

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Virus patient numbers have reached their highest levels during the pandemic, with 51,135 further cases and 414 deaths reported on Tuesday.

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Wildlife Trusts warn the marine environment is under threat from plastic pollution.

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

Matt Hancock is due to address the Commons on Wednesday afternoon

What the papers say – December 30

What the papers say – December 30

Many of Wednesday’s front pages are led by the tightening of coronavirus restrictions and the UK’s trade deal with the EU.

Holyrood set to vote against Brexit deal

Holyrood set to vote against Brexit deal

The UK Government has said the agreement works for Scotland.

Hancock to announce tougher restrictions for English areas as Covid cases soar

Hancock to announce tougher restrictions for English areas as Covid cases soar

Boris Johnson chaired a meeting of the Government’s Covid-19 Operations committee on Tuesday to discuss changes to the tier system.

Businesses must understand significant changes brought by Brexit, say MPs

Businesses must understand significant changes brought by Brexit, say MPs

A committee of MPs have said that significant challenges are coming on January 1.

Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter in national story’ ahead of Brexit deal vote

Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter in national story’ ahead of Brexit deal vote

Mr Johnson has insisted that UK will be ‘the best friend and ally the EU could have’, whilst fulfilling the ‘sovereign wish’ of the British people.

London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor

London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor

The anonymous doctor said his hospital will need to ration oxygen if the situation worsens.

Local authorities declare ‘major incident’ in Essex over Covid case levels

Local authorities declare ‘major incident’ in Essex over Covid case levels

The Essex Resilience Forum said the “significant growing demand” on hospitals in the county threatened to overwhelm health services.

Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill

Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill

MPs will vote on the Brexit agreement reached between the UK and the EU when Parliament returns on Wednesday.

Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases

Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases

Footage shared on social media of Queen’s Hospital in Romford appears to show dozens of emergency vehicles queueing outside the hospital.

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

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

Brentwood, Epping Forest and Thurrock – all in Essex – continue to have the highest rates.

Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as Covid hospital cases rise further

Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as Covid hospital cases rise further

With case rates rising in all regions of England, and record patient numbers, changes are likely to see areas moving up a tier rather than down.

Scientists identify 503 new species in 2020

Scientists identify 503 new species in 2020

A monkey which lives on the side of an extinct volcano and a lungless worm salamander are among the Natural History Museum discoveries.

Post-Brexit trade deal is thin and disappointing, Welsh First Minister says

Post-Brexit trade deal is thin and disappointing, Welsh First Minister says

Members will debate the post-Brexit trade deal in the Senedd on Wednesday.

Around 8,400 meals given to stranded drivers during border disruption week

Around 8,400 meals given to stranded drivers during border disruption week

Local leaders in Kent have praised the ‘kindness and humanity’ showed by charitable organisations and individuals over the Christmas period.

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