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Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

The Government is considering ways to allow people to spend time with family over the festive period.

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Bristol Zoo Gardens put four choices to a public poll.

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

An analysis by the TUC showed that 59,000 workers aged 16 to 24 lost their jobs between July and September.

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

It came as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said there was ‘a chance’ of some spectators being allowed into venues by Christmas.

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

The group said full-year revenues at Royal Mail could now be between £380 million to £580 million higher year-on-year.

CompareTheMarket fined £17.9m over cost of home insurance premiums

CompareTheMarket fined £17.9m over cost of home insurance premiums

The Competition and Markets Authority said the firm stopped home insurers on its platform from offering lower prices on other comparison websites.

Surgeon seeks blood stem cell donor for seriously ill daughter

Surgeon seeks blood stem cell donor for seriously ill daughter

Ordinarily the best match would be from a sibling, but Arya is an only child so her best hope now rests with a stranger.

UK and allies claim China breaching international obligations over Hong Kong

UK and allies claim China breaching international obligations over Hong Kong

Beijing has insisted the disqualification of opposition members of the territory’s legislative council is ‘purely an internal affair’.

What the papers say – November 19

What the papers say – November 19

A possible easing of pandemic measures features among the front page stories on Thursday.

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults – study

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults – study

According to researchers, volunteers in the trial demonstrated similar immune responses across all age groups.

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

Clinical trials suggest the vaccine produces a strong immune response in older adults.

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

The timetable for Covid vaccine has been condensed – but the same processes are still happening

Wife of Team GB fell runner ‘did not realise impact until his death’

Wife of Team GB fell runner ‘did not realise impact until his death’

A memorial fund has been set up in honour of Chris Smith, who was found dead two days after setting off on on a run in Perth and Kinross.

PM vows to ‘end era of retreat’ with biggest military investment since Cold War

PM vows to ‘end era of retreat’ with biggest military investment since Cold War

The announcement comes as Boris Johnson refused to rule out slashing the foreign aid budget by £4 billion.

Each day’s Christmas mixing could see five days of tighter restrictions follow

Each day’s Christmas mixing could see five days of tighter restrictions follow

Ministers are reportedly considering plans to allow three or four households to form bubbles for part of the festive period.

New Zealand police officer becomes first in force to wear hijab in uniform

New Zealand police officer becomes first in force to wear hijab in uniform

Constable Zeena Ali has become the first New Zealand Police staff member to wear a specially designed hijab as part of her uniform.

William says probe into Diana’s Panorama interview ‘should help establish truth’

William says probe into Diana’s Panorama interview ‘should help establish truth’

The Duke of Cambridge said the investigation into the setting up of the 1995 television interview was a step in the right direction.

Inquiry launched into Windrush compensations after claims of ‘serious delays’

Inquiry launched into Windrush compensations after claims of ‘serious delays’

Only around 12% of Windrush victims claiming compensation have received payouts so far, according to the latest data.

Teenager shot outside Tube station

Teenager shot outside Tube station

A 19-year-old man is in hospital after being attacked outside Sudbury Hill station.

No deal in EU-UK trade talks would make country ‘less safe’, says terror chief

No deal in EU-UK trade talks would make country ‘less safe’, says terror chief

It comes as Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister warned a failure to agree post-Brexit terms risked an ‘organised crime bonanza’ on the Irish border.

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