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Fourth tier may be needed where Tier 3 is not enough, Government scientists say

Fourth tier may be needed where Tier 3 is not enough, Government scientists say

Documents released by Sage suggest that Tier 1 measures alone are not enough to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Digitisation of the church has led to ‘new people engaging in the life of faith’

Digitisation of the church has led to ‘new people engaging in the life of faith’

The Archbishop of York spoke about the effects of the pandemic during the first formal General Synod meeting to be held online, on Monday.

Bailey: No-deal Brexit long-term economic hit likely to be worse than pandemic

Bailey: No-deal Brexit long-term economic hit likely to be worse than pandemic

Andrew Bailey said the short-term financial impact of Covid-19 was high, but over time failing to reach a deal would be more costly.

Pub bosses warn that new restrictions will ‘destroy’ sector

Pub bosses warn that new restrictions will ‘destroy’ sector

Boris Johnson revealed that tightened Tier 2 measures mean venues will only serve alcohol alongside a substantial meal.

England’s new Covid rules – how will they work?

England’s new Covid rules – how will they work?

The three-tier system will return with some changes next week.

Mystery First World War nurse identified after granddaughter spots photos on TV

Mystery First World War nurse identified after granddaughter spots photos on TV

The images of Olive Buller, shown on Antiques Roadshow and recognised by Carol Jephson, were taken during her time at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.

Performing arts sector ‘shaken’ by new Covid rules

Performing arts sector ‘shaken’ by new Covid rules

Venues will have to close in the top tier of restrictions.

Prime Minister warns families to make ‘careful judgment’ over Christmas plans

Prime Minister warns families to make ‘careful judgment’ over Christmas plans

Boris Johnson said the devolved administrations are working on a ‘special time-limited Christmas dispensation’.

Key points from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus winter plan

Key points from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus winter plan

Here’s what the new restrictions mean for gyms, shops, weddings and live sport.

Concerns over pupils being repeatedly sent home for Covid-related reasons

Concerns over pupils being repeatedly sent home for Covid-related reasons

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson acknowledged ‘some inconsistencies’ exist in how schools approach the issue.

‘Have you pressed the button?’ – audio of PM lost in virtual Commons statement

‘Have you pressed the button?’ – audio of PM lost in virtual Commons statement

Health Secretary Matt Hancock had to fill in after contact between the Commons and Downing Street failed.

Trial to ‘test close contacts every day for a week’

Trial to ‘test close contacts every day for a week’

If the pilot is successful then it could see an end to the concept of automatic self-isolation.

Husband’s fight over care home visits could affect thousands, judge told

Husband’s fight over care home visits could affect thousands, judge told

John Davies says his wife Michelle should not be subject to a blanket visiting policy.

Pioneering Scottish mountaineer Hamish MacInnes dies, aged 90

Pioneering Scottish mountaineer Hamish MacInnes dies, aged 90

The climber created new routes along Glencoe, is credited with developing modern mountain rescue and featured in a film of his life last year.

Santa Claus decorates Stirling safari park Christmas tree with help of a crane

Santa Claus decorates Stirling safari park Christmas tree with help of a crane

One of the largest Christmas trees in Scotland has been decorated ahead of the festive season.

Target Covid spending waste not public sector pay, Dodds urges Chancellor

Target Covid spending waste not public sector pay, Dodds urges Chancellor

Rishi Sunak is due to announce the details of his spending review on Wednesday amid suggestions he could freeze public sector wages.

Passengers will be able to end quarantine with negative test after five days

Passengers will be able to end quarantine with negative test after five days

The travel industry welcomed the announcement but described it as ‘long overdue’.

Johnson sets out details of tougher tiers to replace England’s lockdown

Johnson sets out details of tougher tiers to replace England’s lockdown

Boris Johnson’s new plan came as the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine showed promising results.

Countryfile launches initiative to plant 750,000 trees

Countryfile launches initiative to plant 750,000 trees

The projected has been named Plant Britain.

Huawei ban from UK networks to be cemented with new Bill

Huawei ban from UK networks to be cemented with new Bill

The Telecommunications (Security) Bill would enshrine the Government’s ban on Huawei and other high-risk vendors in UK telecoms into law.

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