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We all have to ‘make the best of it’ this Christmas – Camilla

We all have to ‘make the best of it’ this Christmas – Camilla

The Duchess of Cornwall has been holding a festive event with families supported by Helen and Douglas House hospice for a number of years.

Tier 4 restrictions may be necessary for ‘couple of months’ – Hancock

Tier 4 restrictions may be necessary for ‘couple of months’ – Hancock

Under the new rules non-essential shops – as well as gyms, cinemas, casinos and hairdressers – have to stay shut.

UK firms ‘face £34bn VAT bill’ for transporting goods across EU countries

UK firms ‘face £34bn VAT bill’ for transporting goods across EU countries

UK-based VAT IT said thousands of UK businesses are ‘unprepared’ to deal with VAT laws in countries across Europe.

Covid-19 restrictions scupper plans for ‘as normal a Christmas as possible’

Covid-19 restrictions scupper plans for ‘as normal a Christmas as possible’

Christmas plans have been torn up for millions in England.

Maisie, 10, completes ‘incredible’ fundraising walk after dog saved by vets

Maisie, 10, completes ‘incredible’ fundraising walk after dog saved by vets

The schoolgirl was diagnosed with scoliosis four years ago and is in daily pain.

Babies and young children failed by pandemic response, survey finds

Babies and young children failed by pandemic response, survey finds

Almost two-thirds of health visitors in England reported an increase in cases of child neglect, according to the figures.

Scots business confidence gets boost after vaccine rollout

Scots business confidence gets boost after vaccine rollout

Optimism in the economy has reached its highest point since the start of the pandemic.

Secrets of Viking-age hoard to be unwrapped in £1m research project

Secrets of Viking-age hoard to be unwrapped in £1m research project

The Galloway Hoard was unearthed by a metal detectorist in a field in the south of Scotland in 2014.

What the papers say – December 20

What the papers say – December 20

The ‘cancellation’ of Christmas leads all of Sunday’s papers.

Millions of families tear up Christmas plans following new Covid controls

Millions of families tear up Christmas plans following new Covid controls

Boris Johnson says the NHS would be overwhelmed without action to curb the new coronavirus strain.

England’s new Tier 4 – What you can and cannot do

England’s new Tier 4 – What you can and cannot do

The new measures came into force on Sunday and are due to last two weeks.

Consider one-day Christmas bubbles, Northern Ireland urged

Consider one-day Christmas bubbles, Northern Ireland urged

Under current plans, up to three households will be allowed to congregate together over Christmas.

Post-Brexit trade talks continue as another deadline approaches

Post-Brexit trade talks continue as another deadline approaches

MPs are on standby to return to Westminster from their Christmas break if an agreement can be struck in the final days of the year.

Bill Bailey emotional as he is crowned Strictly Come Dancing winner

Bill Bailey emotional as he is crowned Strictly Come Dancing winner

His dance partner Oti Mabuse lifted the glitterball for a second consecutive year.

Worshippers should feel ‘no compulsion’ to attend church over Christmas

Worshippers should feel ‘no compulsion’ to attend church over Christmas

The Most Rev Welby and Rt Rev Mullally said the new restrictions were a ‘bitter blow’.

Five police officers injured as 29 arrested at anti-lockdown protest

Five police officers injured as 29 arrested at anti-lockdown protest

Hundreds of people joined marches down Oxford and Regent street on Saturday and were dispersed several times by police.

Crowds flee the capital after tough Tier 4 restrictions announced in London

Crowds flee the capital after tough Tier 4 restrictions announced in London

Passengers were told that social distancing ‘will not be possible’ due to the volume of people on board.

What are the new Christmas rules in Scotland?

What are the new Christmas rules in Scotland?

Nicola Sturgeon announced restrictions on gatherings will only be eased on Christmas Day due to fears over a new strain of coronavirus.

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

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

Thurrock has the highest rate in the country after seeing the largest week-on-week jump in England.

Strictly Come Dancing crowns glitterball trophy winner

Strictly Come Dancing crowns glitterball trophy winner

The nail-biting final began with reference to a ‘tough day’, after Christmas plans were scrapped for millions.

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