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Rail and coach passengers to have cancelled Christmas bookings refunded – Shapps

Rail and coach passengers to have cancelled Christmas bookings refunded – Shapps

People with bookings made after November 24 and before December 19 will be eligible for a refund.

Whitty, Wicks and Rashford: The unlikely household names of 2020

Whitty, Wicks and Rashford: The unlikely household names of 2020

The PA news agency looks at some of the headline makers of 2020.

From homeschooling to Sir David Attenborough: George, Charlotte and Louis’ year

From homeschooling to Sir David Attenborough: George, Charlotte and Louis’ year

The Cambridge children clapped for carers and volunteered with their parents during the coronavirus pandemic.

Black Lives Matter: ‘National conversation’ about race is needed in the UK

Black Lives Matter: ‘National conversation’ about race is needed in the UK

A look back at the events following the death of George Floyd on May 24 in the US.

Post-pandemic behaviour: What could be here to stay in 2021?

Post-pandemic behaviour: What could be here to stay in 2021?

One expert acknowledged that that widespread wearing of face coverings was a ‘big shift’ for the UK.

Trauma of Covid grief could be similar to 9/11, says charity

Trauma of Covid grief could be similar to 9/11, says charity

Cruse Bereavement Care is already dealing with complex circumstances.

Lockdown, algorithm and furlough – the vocabulary of 2020

Lockdown, algorithm and furlough – the vocabulary of 2020

A look at some of the words that became common parlance this year.

What the royal family got up to in 2020

What the royal family got up to in 2020

The Queen and Philip went into lockdown at Windsor Castle, Charles caught coronavirus and Harry and Meghan caused a royal catastrophe.

Celebrity deaths of 2020: Sir Sean Connery, Dame Barbara Windsor and more

Celebrity deaths of 2020: Sir Sean Connery, Dame Barbara Windsor and more

The world said a final goodbye to titans from film, TV and music.

2020: The year in review

2020: The year in review

Coronavirus led to a global crisis, with the world facing one of mankind’s biggest challenges in the 21st century.

Timeline of the battle with coronavirus

Timeline of the battle with coronavirus

Here are the key dates and events of the Covid-19 outbreak.

New virus strain probably already in Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster warns

New virus strain probably already in Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster warns

She said ministers were very concerned about the highly infectious mutation.

Nazanin’s daughter wants ‘mummy home for Christmas’

Nazanin’s daughter wants ‘mummy home for Christmas’

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been detained in Iran since 2016.

Plus-size brand Evans saved from Arcadia collapse in £23m deal

Plus-size brand Evans saved from Arcadia collapse in £23m deal

The clothing chain’s brick and mortar stores are not included in the plan.

What the papers say – December 21

What the papers say – December 21

European countries placing travel bans on the UK features prominently in the nation’s papers.

New brain cell discovery could help dementia research

New brain cell discovery could help dementia research

Scientists say Vector Trace cells help us to locate items where we have left objects, placing them on mental maps.

‘Radical reform’ of youth justice needed, report says

‘Radical reform’ of youth justice needed, report says

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, said that locking youngsters up is not a way to stop crime.

Johnson holds crisis talks as France halts freight from UK over new Covid strain

Johnson holds crisis talks as France halts freight from UK over new Covid strain

Countries have reacted after a minister admits the new mutant coronavirus is ‘out of control’.

Christmas bubbles to be limited to one day in Northern Ireland

Christmas bubbles to be limited to one day in Northern Ireland

Ministers also debated the potential of a temporary ban on travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

UK travel restrictions: What do we know so far?

UK travel restrictions: What do we know so far?

Many countries are restricting travel from the UK.

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