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Tier 3 coronavirus curbs to cover almost 40 million from Saturday

Tier 3 coronavirus curbs to cover almost 40 million from Saturday

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the the extension of the tougher curbs to large areas of south and east England were necessary.

TikTok told its systems are failing to spot anti-vaccine misinformation

TikTok told its systems are failing to spot anti-vaccine misinformation

Facebook, YouTube and TikTok were appearing before MPs to answer questions on misinformation and fake news.

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

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

Medway is now recording the highest rate, followed by Basildon and Swale.

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine stimulates broad antibody and T cell functions – study

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine stimulates broad antibody and T cell functions – study

Researchers have published the data from phase one/two of their vaccine trials.

Watch: Man proposes to train-driving girlfriend as she pulls into station

Watch: Man proposes to train-driving girlfriend as she pulls into station

Conor O’Sullivan was waiting at the Dublin station as his girlfriend’s train pulled in.

Christmas tractors raise money for people affected by farm accidents

Christmas tractors raise money for people affected by farm accidents

The ‘Christmas Tractors of Nenagh’ will delight people in Co Tipperary, Ireland, as well as online.

Chances of a post-Brexit trade deal with EU are less than 50% – Gove

Chances of a post-Brexit trade deal with EU are less than 50% – Gove

Assessment comes as UK approaches transition period exit on December 31.

Film producer loses bid for damages over Gilliam film

Film producer loses bid for damages over Gilliam film

The film, starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce was eventually released in 2018, after a 20-year battle by Mr Gilliam to get it made.

69 specialist clinics open for long Covid patients in England

69 specialist clinics open for long Covid patients in England

Hundreds of patients are already receiving help from the centres that are taking referrals from GPs of people who could be battling long Covid.

Russia ‘flexing muscles’ in UK backyard, warns defence chief

Russia ‘flexing muscles’ in UK backyard, warns defence chief

General Sir Nick Carter said Russia had sent warships and planes to waters off the coasts of Britain and Ireland earlier this month.

GWR cancels Christmas train services after Covid-19 outbreak among crew

GWR cancels Christmas train services after Covid-19 outbreak among crew

Around 50 of the operator’s workers are having to self-isolate.

Financial watchdog failed to properly regulate collapsed mini-bond scheme

Financial watchdog failed to properly regulate collapsed mini-bond scheme

The FCA apologised over the failures with London Capital & Finance that left 11,600 mostly small-time investors facing losses of £237m.

Jacob Rees-Mogg condemns SNP MP over ‘childish’ Brexit protest

Jacob Rees-Mogg condemns SNP MP over ‘childish’ Brexit protest

As proceedings on the UK Internal Market Bill came to a conclusion, Mr Hendry shouted ‘this is an outrage’ and refused to resume his seat.

British Airways axes more than 15 long-haul routes

British Airways axes more than 15 long-haul routes

Destinations dropped by the airline include Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and the Seychelles.

Labour’s fully independent complaints process expected in late 2021

Labour’s fully independent complaints process expected in late 2021

Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party after claiming anti-Semitism had been ‘dramatically overstated for political reasons’.

Trump administration trying to secure mini trade deal with UK, says US

Trump administration trying to secure mini trade deal with UK, says US

Trade representative Robert Lighthizer suggested tariffs on Scotch whisky could be reduced if a post-Brexit pact is successful.

Covid-19 ‘amplifying children’s disadvantages across UK’

Covid-19 ‘amplifying children’s disadvantages across UK’

Children’s commissioners from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have written a joint report to the United Nations.

Study tracks elephant tusks from 16th century shipwreck

Study tracks elephant tusks from 16th century shipwreck

In 1533 the Bom Jesus – a Portuguese trading vessel – sank off the coast of Africa near present-day Namibia.

Furlough scheme and coronavirus business support loans extended

Furlough scheme and coronavirus business support loans extended

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the announcements would enable firms to plan ahead.

Council tax hikes of 5% await families under Government’s plans, Labour warns

Council tax hikes of 5% await families under Government’s plans, Labour warns

Shadow communities secretary Steve Reed warned local authorities are facing a ‘vast’ funding gap which will ‘inevitably’ lead to job losses and cuts.

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