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Smaller, shorter Christmas celebrations recommended by Johnson

Smaller, shorter Christmas celebrations recommended by Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people should carefully weigh up the risks before making Christmas plans.

‘My heart says yes, my head says no way’ – shoppers divided on Christmas mixing

‘My heart says yes, my head says no way’ – shoppers divided on Christmas mixing

From South Yorkshire to Cambridgeshire, views are mixed about whether Christmas bubbles should go ahead.

Families of Hyde Park bombing victims to challenge High Court ruling

Families of Hyde Park bombing victims to challenge High Court ruling

The judge said awarding such ‘exemplary damages’ would require an extension of the law.

No doubt an intervention is required over Covid-19 – Michelle O’Neill

No doubt an intervention is required over Covid-19 – Michelle O’Neill

Hospital capacity in Northern Ireland stood at 104% on Tuesday.

Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case ‘very close to resolution’, US court told

Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case ‘very close to resolution’, US court told

The singer and his son deny charges over an alleged incident involving a hotel security guard on New Year’s Eve.

Major rail line back on Tube map after 22-year absence

Major rail line back on Tube map after 22-year absence

The Thameslink network is returning to the map following a long-running campaign by politicians and public transport groups.

Red kite found dead in Highlands poisoned with banned pesticide

Red kite found dead in Highlands poisoned with banned pesticide

People have been urged to be cautious when walking in the Ruthven area.

Justice for Ella but more action needed to tackle air pollution, mother says

Justice for Ella but more action needed to tackle air pollution, mother says

Ella Kissi-Debrah is believed to be the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as the cause of death on their death certificate.

Man with diabetes took his own life because he ‘could not bear’ self-isolating

Man with diabetes took his own life because he ‘could not bear’ self-isolating

‘More could be done to help people who are struggling while self-isolating,’ said his sister.

No 10 defends £45,000 pay rise for ‘most important’ adviser Dominic Cummings

No 10 defends £45,000 pay rise for ‘most important’ adviser Dominic Cummings

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner called the salary increase ‘an insult to key workers’.

Concerns raised over conditions at ‘camps’ to house asylum seekers in UK

Concerns raised over conditions at ‘camps’ to house asylum seekers in UK

Labour said changes to the system were coming in ‘by the back door’.

Retailers and food manufacturers call for inquiry into ports chaos

Retailers and food manufacturers call for inquiry into ports chaos

One food manufacturer has suffered lost sales worth more than £1 million due to a shortage during the crucial festive period.

Minister says ‘nations of sanctuary’ failing to help asylum-seeking children

Minister says ‘nations of sanctuary’ failing to help asylum-seeking children

Chris Philp name-checked the administrations in Scotland and Wales as ones which could do more.

Disabled Wonder Woman fundraiser, 6, finally speaks to ‘inspiration’ Gal Gadot

Disabled Wonder Woman fundraiser, 6, finally speaks to ‘inspiration’ Gal Gadot

Carmela Chillery-Watson told the actress ‘you help me and other children have hope’.

Sparrowhawk rescued from family’s Christmas tree

Sparrowhawk rescued from family’s Christmas tree

The bird of prey settled on the tree after flying into a home in Ellon, Aberdeenshire.

People in Wales asked to limit Christmas bubbles ahead of new lockdown

People in Wales asked to limit Christmas bubbles ahead of new lockdown

First Minister Mark Drakeford said only two households should mix over Christmas despite the relaxed period of rules allowing for up to three.

‘It wasn’t worth the risk’ – families cancel Christmas plans amid Covid warnings

‘It wasn’t worth the risk’ – families cancel Christmas plans amid Covid warnings

Despite the impending relaxation of restrictions, some families are taking extra precautions with vulnerable relatives in mind.

People worldwide make similar facial expressions in various situations – study

People worldwide make similar facial expressions in various situations – study

Researchers say their findings have important implications for understanding the origins, functions and universality of emotion.

Can I still celebrate Christmas with my family?

Can I still celebrate Christmas with my family?

What are the laws around mixing with other households this Christmas?

Charity reveals record number of anti-Semitic incidents at universities

Charity reveals record number of anti-Semitic incidents at universities

The rise comes despite the academic year being cut short as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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