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It was a privilege to help Charles record festive poem, says Joanna Lumley

It was a privilege to help Charles record festive poem, says Joanna Lumley

The star-studded recording aims to raise awareness of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund.

Brexit trade deal expected despite late ‘hitch’ in negotiations

Brexit trade deal expected despite late ‘hitch’ in negotiations

A Christmas Eve deal is expected to maintain tariff and quota free trade between the UK and EU.

The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row

The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row

The monarch is able to ‘advise and warn’ her ministers – including her prime minister – when necessary.

Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’

Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’

The tortuous negotiations appear to have finally come to a conclusion.

Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels

Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels

The former diplomat was hand-picked by Boris Johnson to lead talks on a trade deal with the European Union.

Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship

Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship

She was a fan of late nights and punk gigs, and recalls her time in London as one in which she ‘lived much more than I studied’.

Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson

Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister’s troubled year included being treated in intensive care after contracting coronavirus.

How the Brexit saga unfolded

How the Brexit saga unfolded

Here is a look at the key moments in the drawn-out process.

Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united

Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united

The former French Europe minister has a reputation as a seasoned diplomat.

Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales

Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales

The Environment Agency has issued 16 warnings related to the River Severn on the Welsh border.

What the papers say – December 24

What the papers say – December 24

The looming announcement of a Brexit agreement features on the majority of the nation’s front pages.

British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus

British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus

The closest approach will take place at 12.39pm UK time on December 27.

UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen appear poised to reach a historic deal.

Widespread Boxing Day lockdown looms as UK bans South Africa travellers

Widespread Boxing Day lockdown looms as UK bans South Africa travellers

Travel restrictions on South Africa have been implemented after another new strain of Covid-19 linked to the country was identified in the UK.

Cold temperatures bring frost but settled snow unlikely for Christmas Day

Cold temperatures bring frost but settled snow unlikely for Christmas Day

Many people will see frost on Christmas Day but few will see snow, the Met Office has said.

PM pays tributes to armed forces personnel in Christmas call

PM pays tributes to armed forces personnel in Christmas call

Boris Johnson addressed troops at home and abroad.

Harry, Meghan, Archie and their dogs feature on family Christmas card

Harry, Meghan, Archie and their dogs feature on family Christmas card

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a donation to Mayhew, an animal welfare charity which Meghan supports as patron.

Travel ban on South Africa arrivals over another new Covid strain

Travel ban on South Africa arrivals over another new Covid strain

The variant is believed to be behind an increase in cases in South Africa.

Dozens of flood warnings in place after heavy rain hits

Dozens of flood warnings in place after heavy rain hits

Up to 60mm of rain was reported in Wednesday’s rain.

Shapps calls for ‘patience’ as thousands of lorry drivers remain stranded

Shapps calls for ‘patience’ as thousands of lorry drivers remain stranded

More than 6,000 lorries were being held in Kent as of Wednesday evening as work continues to allow them to cross the French border.

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