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Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six

Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six

State papers reveal that officials were concerned that providing surety could prove embarrassing if the men’s convictions were upheld.

Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’

Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’

The Tory leader told ex-Irish premier Charles Haughey she believed it was totally non-democratic.

IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British

IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British

Archive papers from Dublin report that some members of the IRA Army Council disliked the socialism of Sinn Fein’s ‘urban-based leadership’.

Extend school day by two hours to get pupils moving, think tank says

Extend school day by two hours to get pupils moving, think tank says

Rolling out an extended school day for children in Years 7 to 11 could cost £1.5 billion, the Centre for Social Justice said.

What the papers say – December 26

What the papers say – December 26

Brexit, Covid-19 and the Queen’s speech all feature in Saturday’s papers.

Gale warnings as Britain braces for Storm Bella battering

Gale warnings as Britain braces for Storm Bella battering

It is expected to bring 70mph winds in exposed coastal locations.

What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?

What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?

There are different rules across all four nations.

Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020

Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020

Technology played a major role during the coronavirus pandemic.

England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions

England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions

More areas are set to move into Tier 4, which was created in response to a variant of Covid-19 discovered in the UK.

Northern Ireland enters new Boxing Day lockdown

Northern Ireland enters new Boxing Day lockdown

Non-essential retail will close throughout the next six weeks, as will close contact services.

Hauliers to spend Boxing Day in their cabs after almost a week of disruption

Hauliers to spend Boxing Day in their cabs after almost a week of disruption

More than 10,000 Covid-19 tests have been carried out to help ease the backlog of lorries.

Harsher coronavirus restrictions imposed across parts of UK on Boxing Day

Harsher coronavirus restrictions imposed across parts of UK on Boxing Day

Those in the strict Tier 4 in England will increase by six million to 24 million people – representing 43% of the population.

Johnson insists EU agreement is ‘right deal’ for UK but ‘devil is in the detail’

Johnson insists EU agreement is ‘right deal’ for UK but ‘devil is in the detail’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Tory MPs to back the deal struck with Brussels on Christmas Eve.

Scientists trial new treatment to prevent infection soon after Covid-19 exposure

Scientists trial new treatment to prevent infection soon after Covid-19 exposure

The antibody treatment could offer long-term protection to patients when it would be too late to offer a vaccine.

More than 10,000 tested as efforts to clear Kent lorry backlog continue

More than 10,000 tested as efforts to clear Kent lorry backlog continue

Thousands of drivers are spending Christmas Day in their cabs at the English Channel border.

Bedfordshire residents urged to leave homes ahead of Storm Bella

Bedfordshire residents urged to leave homes ahead of Storm Bella

An amber wind warning, which warns travel could be disrupted, has been issued for parts of south Wales and across southern England on Saturday.

Archbishop speaks of vaccine hope after ‘year of anxiety’ in Christmas sermon

Archbishop speaks of vaccine hope after ‘year of anxiety’ in Christmas sermon

Justin Welby led a socially-distanced Christmas Day Eucharist at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent.

Patel: post-Brexit border controls will make UK safer and more secure

Patel: post-Brexit border controls will make UK safer and more secure

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the deal with the European Union will still give both sides effective tools to tackle crime.

LadBaby scores festive hat-trick in UK singles charts

LadBaby scores festive hat-trick in UK singles charts

There is also some good news for Sir Paul McCartney.

In Pictures: Care home visits, sledging and chilly swims mark Christmas Day

In Pictures: Care home visits, sledging and chilly swims mark Christmas Day

While December 25 is proving a different day for many, some traditions like family visits and mid-winter swims are still going ahead.

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