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Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

12 December 2021

Flock keepers have been urged to ‘urgently review’ biosecurity measures after two more suspected cases were identified in Co Armagh and Co Tyrone.


Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

12 December 2021

Despite several Tory MPs said to be against the imposition of Plan B, the measures are expected to become law as Labour is backing the Government.


Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

12 December 2021

The Labour leader said it was ‘very hard’ to see how the virtual quiz was ‘compliant with the rules’ at the time.


G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

12 December 2021

Liz Truss was speaking after meeting counterparts at the two-day G7 summit of foreign ministers from leading democratic nations in Liverpool.


Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

12 December 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to say more about the booster programme later.


Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

12 December 2021

Wayne Gruba, who campaigned for victims of Libyan sponsored IRA bombings, had been involved in a volunteer ambulance initiative during the pandemic.


Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

12 December 2021

Sir Jeffrey also criticised the Prime Minister over alleged lockdown-breaking parties at No 10, saying ‘no-one is above the rules’.


Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

12 December 2021

Heathland on the South Downs in Hampshire and Sussex is home to Britain’s rarest reptile, the sand lizard.


Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

12 December 2021

A man died after suffering gunshot wounds following an incident in Kensington High Street on Saturday.


Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

12 December 2021

Bank of England policymakers will have to weigh up the threat of the new variant against soaring inflation in Thursday’s interest rate vote.


Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

12 December 2021

Geminids are very bright, moderately fast, and are unusual in being multi-coloured.


Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

12 December 2021

The botched attempt to reform standards rules for MPs saw the PM’s position seriously questioned for the first time.


More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

12 December 2021

Driving tests were prohibited during coronavirus lockdowns, leading to a backlog of candidates.


Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

12 December 2021

Detective Constable James Morrison, known as Jim, was murdered while chasing a suspected bag thief in 1991 and the killer has not been found.


2021: The year in review

2021: The year in review

2021: The year in review

12 December 2021

We look at the big events of the past 12 months.


Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

Girl’s picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins Big Issue competition

12 December 2021

Gabriela Beard drew Father Christmas delivering houses to homeless people, thanks to a gadget that makes them small enough to fit into his sack.


Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

Buyers have least choice of available properties since 2004, says Rightmove

12 December 2021

Estate agents have just 14 properties available per branch on average according to Rightmove, which is the lowest figure it has ever recorded.


Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

Starmer puts in work in 2021 to get Labour election ready

12 December 2021

The leader was finally able to get out around the country for the first time since he took on the job.


What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

12 December 2021

Boosters for under 40s, jabs for children and a Tory revolt all make headlines.


PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges

12 December 2021

Downing Street said the Conservative Party leader had ‘briefly’ taken part ‘virtually’ in the quiz.


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