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Labour publishes plan to drive anti-Semitism out of the party

Labour publishes plan to drive anti-Semitism out of the party

The plan is a formal response to a report by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.

Good neighbours help squirrels survive, research suggests

Good neighbours help squirrels survive, research suggests

Researchers found that keeping the same neighbours was so beneficial that it outweighed the negative effects of growing a year older.

What can I do for Christmas across the four nations?

What can I do for Christmas across the four nations?

The guidance now differs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Big Ben’s bongs will ring in the new year

Big Ben’s bongs will ring in the new year

The famous bell will be reconnected to mark the start of 2021 but the pandemic of 2020 means crowds will be absent from Westminster.

Parliament recall on the cards over festive period should Brexit deal emerge

Parliament recall on the cards over festive period should Brexit deal emerge

Talks are continuing in a bid to make an agreement.

Face coverings could be required at polling stations next year, MPs told

Face coverings could be required at polling stations next year, MPs told

Cabinet Office minister Penny Mordaunt suggested measures similar to those used to make retailers Covid-secure could also be used at the elections.

Scottish independence boosted by Gove’s ‘Trumpian’ opposition, claims SNP MP

Scottish independence boosted by Gove’s ‘Trumpian’ opposition, claims SNP MP

Pete Wishart questioned the Cabinet Office minister on why leaving the union is the ‘settled will’ of the Scottish people.

EU’s Barnier: Good progress in negotiations with UK but obstacles remain

EU’s Barnier: Good progress in negotiations with UK but obstacles remain

On the UK side, Michael Gove said ‘both negotiating teams working day and night to reach a deal’.

Patel accuses Tory MP of breaching Covid rules by attending 27-guest dinner

Patel accuses Tory MP of breaching Covid rules by attending 27-guest dinner

Defence Committee chairman Tobias Ellwood gave a speech at the event in the Cavalry and Guards Club in Piccadilly hours before London entered Tier 3.

Social media giants urged to make it easier to report abuse to police

Social media giants urged to make it easier to report abuse to police

Former MI5 chief Lord Evans, chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, said social media firms need to do ‘more and at a greater pace’.

Patel: There have been ‘many, many changes’ at Home Office since bullying claims

Patel: There have been ‘many, many changes’ at Home Office since bullying claims

The Home Secretary repeated her apology but said allegations that she shouted and swore at officials were ‘not accurate’.

Serco postpones dividend payment and returns furlough cash

Serco postpones dividend payment and returns furlough cash

The outsourcing giant, which won numerous Covid-19 Government contracts, has added it will pay a one-off bonus to 50,000 staff.

Patel: I would call police if people are flouting Christmas coronavirus laws

Patel: I would call police if people are flouting Christmas coronavirus laws

The Home Secretary denied that police would lessen their enforcement of coronavirus laws over Christmas.

‘Ugliest orchid in the world’ among newly named plant species

‘Ugliest orchid in the world’ among newly named plant species

Gastrodia agnicellus, from a forest in Madagascar, is on a list of around 156 plants and fungi found by scientists this year.

Deputy First Minister cannot rule out tough restrictions after Christmas

Deputy First Minister cannot rule out tough restrictions after Christmas

The Deputy First Minister urged people to limit their social interactions over Christmas.

Drakeford: 11,000 missing Covid tests show ‘how serious’ crisis is in Wales

Drakeford: 11,000 missing Covid tests show ‘how serious’ crisis is in Wales

An additional 11,911 positive tests will be added on to Wales’s total for December 9-15.

Countdown to epic bid to make sure baby Marley’s first Christmas is not his last

Countdown to epic bid to make sure baby Marley’s first Christmas is not his last

Photographer Joe Giddens will undertake a mountain challenge on Saturday to help seriously ill Marley Powell access the ‘world’s most expensive drug’.

Revolution boss: Government actions towards bars ‘nothing short of scandalous’

Revolution boss: Government actions towards bars ‘nothing short of scandalous’

The group said financial support for drinks-focused bars was ‘welcomed but totally inadequate’.

Father of Lockerbie bombing victim hopes for truth if US announces new charges

Father of Lockerbie bombing victim hopes for truth if US announces new charges

The bombing of Pan Am flight 103, travelling from London to New York on December 21 1988, killed 270 people.

Hancock expected to make only minor changes to Covid tier allocations

Hancock expected to make only minor changes to Covid tier allocations

The Health Secretary will update MPs on Thursday morning.

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