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Johnson – UK-EU ‘deal still there to be done’ but Brussels’ demands unacceptable

Johnson – UK-EU ‘deal still there to be done’ but Brussels’ demands unacceptable

Johnson – UK-EU ‘deal still there to be done’ but Brussels’ demands unacceptable

09 December 2020

Boris Johnson will hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday evening.


UK manufacturers enjoying boost from sales direct to customers

UK manufacturers enjoying boost from sales direct to customers

UK manufacturers enjoying boost from sales direct to customers

09 December 2020

Research found the direct-to-consumer sector could hit £120 billion and create 118,000 new jobs by 2023.


Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall expecting third child

Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall expecting third child

Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall expecting third child

09 December 2020

She already has two daughters with husband Mike.


Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘could be licensed for use in the elderly’

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘could be licensed for use in the elderly’

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘could be licensed for use in the elderly’

09 December 2020

Professor Sarah Gilbert, lead researcher of the University of Oxford’s vaccine trial, said it is for regulators to decide whether to give permission.


Woman who lost job during pandemic to buy new house after £242,775 lottery win

Woman who lost job during pandemic to buy new house after £242,775 lottery win

Woman who lost job during pandemic to buy new house after £242,775 lottery win

09 December 2020

Samantha Morton was furloughed in March from her job as a warehouse and logistics manager in and made redundant in the summer.


Boris Johnson ‘willing’ to make concessions – Leo Varadkar

Boris Johnson ‘willing’ to make concessions – Leo Varadkar

Boris Johnson ‘willing’ to make concessions – Leo Varadkar

09 December 2020

Mr Varadkar believes the level playing field ‘will be a circle that is going to be hard to square’ with UK sovereignty.


UK named third most generous country after donating millions during pandemic

UK named third most generous country after donating millions during pandemic

UK named third most generous country after donating millions during pandemic

09 December 2020

Millions of pounds have been donated to people affected by the coronavirus crisis.


EasyJet launches home delivery service to keep cabin crew ‘match fit’

EasyJet launches home delivery service to keep cabin crew ‘match fit’

EasyJet launches home delivery service to keep cabin crew ‘match fit’

09 December 2020

The airline will serve complimentary drinks and snacks to London residents, with recipients asked to make a donation to charity Age UK.


Nearly a third of students dissatisfied with academic experience this term – ONS

Nearly a third of students dissatisfied with academic experience this term – ONS

Nearly a third of students dissatisfied with academic experience this term – ONS

09 December 2020

The findings came on the last day that university students in England were being encouraged to travel back their family homes for Christmas.


Teenager who threw child from Tate platform drops prison move bid

Teenager who threw child from Tate platform drops prison move bid

Teenager who threw child from Tate platform drops prison move bid

09 December 2020

Jonty Bravery, 19, who was jailed in June, had been seeking a transfer to Broadmoor hospital.


A year without MP by-elections – for only the fourth time since the war

A year without MP by-elections – for only the fourth time since the war

A year without MP by-elections – for only the fourth time since the war

09 December 2020

To go through an entire calendar year without a single poll is highly unusual.


Pamela Anderson urges Taoiseach to ban hare coursing in Ireland

Pamela Anderson urges Taoiseach to ban hare coursing in Ireland

Pamela Anderson urges Taoiseach to ban hare coursing in Ireland

09 December 2020

Micheal Martin is the third Irish premier the former Baywatch actor has written to on animal welfare issues


UK should have three or four Covid-19 vaccines next year – Chris Whitty

UK should have three or four Covid-19 vaccines next year – Chris Whitty

UK should have three or four Covid-19 vaccines next year – Chris Whitty

09 December 2020

England’s chief medical officer said the NHS is in a good position to pick up any ‘extremely rare’ adverse reactions.


In Pictures: Illumination trails light up Christmas spirit

In Pictures: Illumination trails light up Christmas spirit

In Pictures: Illumination trails light up Christmas spirit

09 December 2020

Visitors have been enjoying colourful displays of festive lights.


Cunard extends suspension of sailings

Cunard extends suspension of sailings

Cunard extends suspension of sailings

09 December 2020

The cruise line said the move is due to ‘ongoing restrictions on cruising in the UK and around the world’.


Drugs seizures rise by 20% in a year

Drugs seizures rise by 20% in a year

Drugs seizures rise by 20% in a year

09 December 2020

A total of 183,068 seizures took place in the 12 months to March.


Warning after two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Covid-19 jab

Warning after two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Covid-19 jab

Warning after two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Covid-19 jab

09 December 2020

Health officials said the pair have a ‘significant’ history of allergies.


Crossrail reaches ‘important milestone’

Crossrail reaches ‘important milestone’

Crossrail reaches ‘important milestone’

09 December 2020

The number of test trains in the tunnels is being doubled from four to eight.


Facebook messages on meat’s health and climate impacts can change diets – study

Facebook messages on meat’s health and climate impacts can change diets – study

Facebook messages on meat’s health and climate impacts can change diets – study

09 December 2020

Researchers sent direct messages to people on the impacts of red and processed meat over a two-week period.


Historical re-enactment group members see Facebook accounts suspended in error

Historical re-enactment group members see Facebook accounts suspended in error

Historical re-enactment group members see Facebook accounts suspended in error

09 December 2020

The Wimborne Militia said it believes the members had been confused with right-wing extremist groups in the United States.


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