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Sarah, Duchess of York launches products with profits going to charity

Sarah, Duchess of York launches products with profits going to charity

The products include a tea and biscuits gift set and a children’s face mask.

Johnson defends Test and Trace ‘value’ as budget soars to £22bn

Johnson defends Test and Trace ‘value’ as budget soars to £22bn

About four in 10 contacts of those who test positive for the virus are still not being reached, according to latest figures.

Johnson: Be ‘jolly careful’ at Christmas as vaccine rollout will take ‘months’

Johnson: Be ‘jolly careful’ at Christmas as vaccine rollout will take ‘months’

The PM said: ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the season to be jolly careful, especially with elderly relatives.’

Welsh and Scottish Ministers demand devolution respect over replacing EU funds

Welsh and Scottish Ministers demand devolution respect over replacing EU funds

Kate Forbes and Jeremy Miles expressed frustration after both devolved governments published proposals for the Shared Prosperity Fund last week.

‘Tis the season to be jolly careful’ – Warning from PM

‘Tis the season to be jolly careful’ – Warning from PM

The Prime Minister urged caution over Christmas festivities.

Boris Johnson warns it will take months to vaccinate all in need

Boris Johnson warns it will take months to vaccinate all in need

The Prime Minister also said: ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the season to be jolly careful, especially with elderly relatives.’

Charles hails television for providing ‘company’ to nation during lockdown

Charles hails television for providing ‘company’ to nation during lockdown

The Prince of Wales said the industry will rebound ‘stronger than ever’ following the coronavirus pandemic

British Airways sells off champagne flutes and crockery

British Airways sells off champagne flutes and crockery

A set of six brandy glasses is on sale as well as Club World slippers.

Princess Michael of Kent ‘over the worst’ after being struck down with Covid-19

Princess Michael of Kent ‘over the worst’ after being struck down with Covid-19

The wife of the Queen’s first cousin suffered from extreme fatigue and fevers after catching the disease three weeks ago.

Care home visitors who test negative ‘can hug loved ones by Christmas’

Care home visitors who test negative ‘can hug loved ones by Christmas’

Up to two visitors will receive twice-weekly tests by Christmas, the Government said in its Covid-19 winter plan.

Jeremy Corbyn told by chief whip to apologise over anti-Semitism comments

Jeremy Corbyn told by chief whip to apologise over anti-Semitism comments

In a letter obtained by the PA news agency, Nick Brown said Mr Corbyn’s response to an EHRC report caused ‘distress and pain’ to the Jewish community.

Finucane family welcomes Irish Government commitment to call for inquiry

Finucane family welcomes Irish Government commitment to call for inquiry

The family of the late Pat Finucane met with Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Monday.

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

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

Medway, Gravesham and Hyndburn have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.

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.

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