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Schools that cannot set up mass testing for January should not have to – unions

Schools that cannot set up mass testing for January should not have to – unions

Heads have been told they will receive the full support of their union if they decide they cannot carry out tests at the start of term.

Charles tells of fascination with archaeology during museum visit

Charles tells of fascination with archaeology during museum visit

The Prince of Wales was at the recently opened Stone Age to Corinium Gallery at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Stockpiling fuels lorry queues as Brexit talks continue

Stockpiling fuels lorry queues as Brexit talks continue

Thousands more HGVs have been pouring through Dover as the clock ticks down towards the end of the Brexit transition period.

Rapid Covid-19 testing rolled out for staff at John Lewis and Waitrose sites

Rapid Covid-19 testing rolled out for staff at John Lewis and Waitrose sites

The group said tests will be available at 40 sites following a trial last month.

Roadblocks still remain as post-Brexit trade talks go down to the wire

Roadblocks still remain as post-Brexit trade talks go down to the wire

Fishing policy is a burning issue as the deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement looms.

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

Clinical trials found the the vaccine had an efficacy of 94.1% – and 100% against severe Covid-19.

Mother who boogies in Christmas tree dress dubbed ‘dancing queen’ by Sturgeon

Mother who boogies in Christmas tree dress dubbed ‘dancing queen’ by Sturgeon

Kate E Deeming, from Glasgow, said: ‘I see when I’m out there how much people need it.’

Major Mick completes fundraising ‘Tintanic’ rowing challenge for hospice

Major Mick completes fundraising ‘Tintanic’ rowing challenge for hospice

The 80-year-old has taken three months to complete the 100-mile voyage.

Covid cases in private households rising, new figures show

Covid cases in private households rising, new figures show

The Coronavirus Infection Survey suggests that the percentage of people testing positive is rising in all four nations in the UK.

Boris Johnson insists he does brush his messy mop

Boris Johnson insists he does brush his messy mop

A reporter asked on behalf of his mother why the premier never appears to brush his hair.

Ford creates Christmas jumper that projects safe distance

Ford creates Christmas jumper that projects safe distance

The concept festive jumper is designed to prevent motorists from coming too close to cyclists but could also be useful for social distancing.

Syrian refugee, 10, dreams of becoming a doctor after beginning new life in UK

Syrian refugee, 10, dreams of becoming a doctor after beginning new life in UK

‘I want to be a doctor so I can help people and make them feel happy.’

Deal allows MSPs to view Scottish Government legal advice on Alex Salmond case

Deal allows MSPs to view Scottish Government legal advice on Alex Salmond case

A special ‘reading room’ will be set up at Holyrood next Tuesday to allow access to the unredacted document.

Johnson warns Brexit talks ‘looking difficult’ but discussions continue

Johnson warns Brexit talks ‘looking difficult’ but discussions continue

Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier has said there are ‘just a few hours’ left for negotiations.

‘Psycho’ who murdered wife and daughter jailed for minimum 34 years

‘Psycho’ who murdered wife and daughter jailed for minimum 34 years

Marcin Zdun was convicted at Winchester Crown Court of killing Aneta and Nikoleta by stabbing them multiple times at their home in Salisbury.

Johnson declines to rule out another national lockdown amid rising Covid cases

Johnson declines to rule out another national lockdown amid rising Covid cases

Northern Ireland and Wales are already bracing for lockdowns in the days after Christmas.

Mass testing plans for secondary schools in January are ‘undeliverable’ – union

Mass testing plans for secondary schools in January are ‘undeliverable’ – union

Schools minister Nick Gibb has said tests will be administered by volunteers and agency staff rather than teachers,

Chief scientist: No action would have meant thousands of Northern Ireland deaths

Chief scientist: No action would have meant thousands of Northern Ireland deaths

A new six-week lockdown will come into force on Boxing Day.

Queen’s Christmas message to be made available through Alexa smart devices

Queen’s Christmas message to be made available through Alexa smart devices

Users will be able to say ‘Alexa, play the Queen’s Christmas Day message’.

‘Half of adults planning to form Christmas bubble’

‘Half of adults planning to form Christmas bubble’

26% of people said they plan to visit family and friends but not stay overnight, compared with 52% last year.

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