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Sturgeon to outline changes to coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Sturgeon to outline changes to coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

The majority of the population are currently in Level 3 of measures.

England star Grealish due in court for sentencing after lockdown crash

England star Grealish due in court for sentencing after lockdown crash

The footballer has admitted careless driving.

What the papers say – December 15

What the papers say – December 15

The latest downturn in the fight against the pandemic leads most of the nation’s papers.

It could take a year to vaccinate UK population against Covid-19 – experts

It could take a year to vaccinate UK population against Covid-19 – experts

Authors say that if 80% of people have the jab ‘there would finally be the prospect of a degree of population (herd) immunity’.

UK-EU trade deal talks continue amid reports of progress

UK-EU trade deal talks continue amid reports of progress

Negotiations between the two sides were extended on Sunday after Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agreed to continue the process.

Fears over easing of coronavirus rules at Christmas as London calls last orders

Fears over easing of coronavirus rules at Christmas as London calls last orders

Dr David Nabarro of the World Health Organisation said the price of a relaxation ‘could well be very high’.

Woman and girl found dead in Hounslow

Woman and girl found dead in Hounslow

The 25-year-old woman and two-year-old girl were related to each other.

‘Left in the lurch’: Restaurant owner speaks about impact of Tier 3 in London

‘Left in the lurch’: Restaurant owner speaks about impact of Tier 3 in London

Andy Jones, who owns Jones & Sons restaurant in east London, said a week’s worth of food will be ‘wasted’ due to new restrictions.

Greenwich council told to keep schools open to all pupils or face legal action

Greenwich council told to keep schools open to all pupils or face legal action

Gavin Williamson issued a temporary continuity direction to the London Borough of Greenwich demanding it withdraw letters advising schools to close.

Rate of coronavirus cases increases across all new Tier 3 areas, data shows

Rate of coronavirus cases increases across all new Tier 3 areas, data shows

Figures also show that the number of Covid-19 hospital admissions in London has risen to the highest level since April.

Wetherspoon to slash beer prices in new Tier 3 areas

Wetherspoon to slash beer prices in new Tier 3 areas

Pubs in London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will sell real ale at 99p a pint.

Be careful now if you want to visit elderly at Christmas, warns Hancock

Be careful now if you want to visit elderly at Christmas, warns Hancock

The Health Secretary said it is not about doing the maximum the rules allow, but about taking personal responsibility.

More steps needed to protect young from self-harm on social media – psychiatrist

More steps needed to protect young from self-harm on social media – psychiatrist

Decision on Online Harms laws widely welcomed but concerns expressed about approach against self-harm material.

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

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

Of the 315 local areas in England, 222 have seen a rise in case rates.

Midwifery choir launches Christmas single to raise £500,000

Midwifery choir launches Christmas single to raise £500,000

The single is raising money for parenting charity Best Beginnings and aims to raise £500,000 – £1 for each baby born since March.

Google outage due to internal technical fault, company says

Google outage due to internal technical fault, company says

The tech giant said an ‘internal storage quota issue’ was the cause of the global outage.

What are the new rules to make tech giants accountable for harmful content?

What are the new rules to make tech giants accountable for harmful content?

Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden and Home Secretary Priti Patel will set out a final decision on online harms proposals on Tuesday.

Protesters arrested after Parliament Square demo

Protesters arrested after Parliament Square demo

One man was detained on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

Ministers threaten to use emergency legal powers to force schools to stay open

Ministers threaten to use emergency legal powers to force schools to stay open

The warning came as council leaders in Waltham Forest, Islington and Greenwich advised schools to shut early ahead of Christmas.

What does the emergence of new coronavirus strain mean?

What does the emergence of new coronavirus strain mean?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed a new variant of coronavirus has been identified in England.

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