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Johnson voices ‘disappointment’ at slow progress in talks with EU

Johnson voices ‘disappointment’ at slow progress in talks with EU

The Prime Minister says he will ‘reflect’ on the outcome of an EU summit before deciding whether to continue talks on a post-Brexit trade deal.

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

Tighter restrictions for Northern Ireland have been announced by Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster.

Police name two of three young people killed after car hit tree

Police name two of three young people killed after car hit tree

They were among a group of five people in a yellow Skoda Fabia which crashed on Bromley Lane at around 8:50pm.

Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘dangerous fallacy’, researchers warn

Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘dangerous fallacy’, researchers warn

They argue in an open letter that any strategy relying on immunity from natural infections of Covid-19 is ‘flawed’.

Kate praises woman who trained to be midwife after having stillborn daughter

Kate praises woman who trained to be midwife after having stillborn daughter

The duchess carried out the engagement in west London to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Repeated cycle of lockdowns and spikes not feasible – Robin Swann

Repeated cycle of lockdowns and spikes not feasible – Robin Swann

The Stormont health minister said he hopes restrictions over the next four weeks will be ‘long and hard’ enough to reduce the R rate to below one.

First ever space ‘petrol station’ to be built in UK

First ever space ‘petrol station’ to be built in UK

Aerospace manufacturer Thales Alenia Space, which has three UK sites, will construct the station, which will help refuel the Lunar Gateway.

Nightingale hospital to reopen for Covid-19 admissions from across N Ireland

Nightingale hospital to reopen for Covid-19 admissions from across N Ireland

The Nightingale hospital, which is located in Belfast City Hospital, was stood down after the peak of the first wave of the pandemic passed.

Police investigation into David Starkey interview under review

Police investigation into David Starkey interview under review

Darren Grimes called the investigation a waste of money and police time.

‘Long way to go’: Family of Britain’s first black Army officer on race equality

‘Long way to go’: Family of Britain’s first black Army officer on race equality

Children from BAME backgrounds continue to face greater challenges to their life chances, said Action for Children.

John Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’

John Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’

The former Blue Peter presenter denies the charge.

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

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

The rate in Nottingham has climbed above 900 cases per 100,000 people.

Hospitals in Liverpool could exceed capacity in the next week, expert warns

Hospitals in Liverpool could exceed capacity in the next week, expert warns

Calum Semple is professor of outbreak medicine at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.

Stained glass window marks bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth

Stained glass window marks bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth

Artist Sophie Hacker created The Calling Window.

Merseyside pub pokes fun at Johnson, Cummings and Hancock with cheeky new sign

Merseyside pub pokes fun at Johnson, Cummings and Hancock with cheeky new sign

One local said the James Atherton’s new name displays the North’s ‘spirit and humour’.

Kate hears from baby loss families as she visits miscarriage research centre

Kate hears from baby loss families as she visits miscarriage research centre

The duchess carried out the engagement in west London to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Johnson and Starmer clash over circuit-breaker lockdown

Johnson and Starmer clash over circuit-breaker lockdown

The Prime Minister warned that a national shutdown would cause misery, but experts said it could provide vital breathing space for the NHS.

A quarter of adults worried they will spend festive period alone – survey

A quarter of adults worried they will spend festive period alone – survey

Campaigners are worried the extreme sense of isolation felt by those shielding, care home residents and carers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Two people in hospital after car lands on train tracks at station

Two people in hospital after car lands on train tracks at station

Emergency services attended the scene in Stirling, where the Renault Clio was pictured on the line.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is the latest dining chain to announce job cuts after the pandemic hospitality operators.

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