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Sinn Fein demands island-wide travel shutout to stem virus spread

Sinn Fein demands island-wide travel shutout to stem virus spread

A Sinn Fein proposal to introduce a GB travel ban was voted down by fellow executive ministers.

Truck drivers call for help as hundreds face third night stranded in Kent

Truck drivers call for help as hundreds face third night stranded in Kent

Hauliers unable to make the crossing to France have been told to go to Manston Airport, near Ramsgate.

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

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

Nine areas are now recording rates higher than 1,000 new cases per 100,000 people.

More than 4,000 food and drink lorries halted by virus disruption, MPs told

More than 4,000 food and drink lorries halted by virus disruption, MPs told

Retail chiefs also warned that halted trucks ‘need to move in the next 24 hours’ if supermarkets are to avoid empty shelves.

Brexit extension needed to avoid plunging NHS into chaos, health leaders say

Brexit extension needed to avoid plunging NHS into chaos, health leaders say

The NHS Confederation says the Government ‘should be under no illusion that the NHS will be harmed’ by the potential failure to agree a deal.

Rain and flood warning in Wales ahead of Christmas

Rain and flood warning in Wales ahead of Christmas

Heavy rainfall has left swollen rivers and saturated ground in parts of the country ahead of more bad weather this week.

Isle of Wight monolith sells for £810

Isle of Wight monolith sells for £810

The money raised is set to go to charity.

Unsettled rainy weather forecast for build up to Christmas

Unsettled rainy weather forecast for build up to Christmas

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning covering all parts of the UK south of Birmingham from Wednesday morning.

William and Kate criticised for breach of Rule of Six during Sandringham walk

William and Kate criticised for breach of Rule of Six during Sandringham walk

The walk is billed on the Sandringham Estate website as a ‘spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue’.

Boris Johnson to join Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign to fight loneliness

Boris Johnson to join Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign to fight loneliness

The Prime Minister has backed Mary Beggs-Reid’s campaign for the UK to ring bells for festive cheer on Thursday.

People shielding in Wales told not to attend work or school

People shielding in Wales told not to attend work or school

The change in advice for clinically-vulnerable people was attributed to increasing pressures on health services.

UK-EU talks on post-Brexit trade deal ‘at a crucial moment’ – Barnier

UK-EU talks on post-Brexit trade deal ‘at a crucial moment’ – Barnier

The UK leaves the single market and customs union on December 31 with uncertainty over how it will trade with the EU.

Businesses hit by Tier 4 restrictions need bigger cash boost, says Labour

Businesses hit by Tier 4 restrictions need bigger cash boost, says Labour

Ed Miliband accused Business Secretary Alok Sharma of being ‘asleep at the wheel’.

Border issues won’t cause food shortages, says Nicola Sturgeon

Border issues won’t cause food shortages, says Nicola Sturgeon

The French Government stopped hauliers crossing the Channel after a new variant of Covid-19 was found in the UK.

Scotland considering stronger top-level virus restrictions to combat new strain

Scotland considering stronger top-level virus restrictions to combat new strain

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement to the Scottish Parliament.

Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer

Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer

The PM brushed aside objections from the Appointments Commission to elevate Tory former treasurer Peter Cruddas to the House of Lords.

Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats

Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats

The eight-week public consultation will hear from vets, owners and members of the public.

Ireland to introduce fresh restrictions as cases surge

Ireland to introduce fresh restrictions as cases surge

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the Government was acting ‘quickly and aggressively’ to try to suppress the soaring case numbers.

Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

Mental health concerns have been raised about the prospect of a festive period in isolation after new coronavirus restrictions were introduced.

EU calls for member states to ‘discourage’ travel from UK over coronavirus fears

EU calls for member states to ‘discourage’ travel from UK over coronavirus fears

The European Commission said blanket travel bans should not be used.

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