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UK begins mass coronavirus vaccination rollout as 90-year-old gets jab

UK begins mass coronavirus vaccination rollout as 90-year-old gets jab

UK begins mass coronavirus vaccination rollout as 90-year-old gets jab

08 December 2020

The vaccine has been shown in studies to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.


Brexit and fishing rights: Key questions answered

Brexit and fishing rights: Key questions answered

Brexit and fishing rights: Key questions answered

08 December 2020

London and Brussels have found control of the seas a perennial sticking point in trade negotiations.


William and Kate continue train tour to thank frontline workers

William and Kate continue train tour to thank frontline workers

William and Kate continue train tour to thank frontline workers

08 December 2020

Details of William and Kate’s next stops on the royal train have not been released.


Teenagers in England ‘performed significantly worse’ in science, study finds

Teenagers in England ‘performed significantly worse’ in science, study finds

Teenagers in England ‘performed significantly worse’ in science, study finds

08 December 2020

Year 9 pupils in nine countries – including Australia, Hungary and Lithuania – performed significantly better than England’s students.


What the papers say – December 8

What the papers say – December 8

What the papers say – December 8

08 December 2020

Last ditch efforts to broker a trade agreement with the EU dominate the newspapers on Tuesday.


V-Day marks a ‘huge step forward’ in fight against Covid-19, PM says

V-Day marks a ‘huge step forward’ in fight against Covid-19, PM says

V-Day marks a ‘huge step forward’ in fight against Covid-19, PM says

08 December 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective against Covid-19 and works across all age groups.


Scotland to begin Covid-19 vaccinations as end to toughest measures anticipated

Scotland to begin Covid-19 vaccinations as end to toughest measures anticipated

Scotland to begin Covid-19 vaccinations as end to toughest measures anticipated

08 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce later on Tuesday that 11 council areas will move out of Level 4 restrictions on Friday.


Equality campaigner, 87, delighted to be among first patients to get vaccine

Equality campaigner, 87, delighted to be among first patients to get vaccine

Equality campaigner, 87, delighted to be among first patients to get vaccine

08 December 2020

Dr Hari Shukla, from Tyne and Wear, will receive the Pfizer jab at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.


V-Day: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

V-Day: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

V-Day: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

08 December 2020

The PA news agency looks at the key questions.


PM and EU chief set for face-to-face talks in bid to salvage Brexit trade deal

PM and EU chief set for face-to-face talks in bid to salvage Brexit trade deal

PM and EU chief set for face-to-face talks in bid to salvage Brexit trade deal

08 December 2020

The showdown meeting in Brussels will be their first in-person conversation since January.


Next EuroMillions winner could bank biggest ever UK jackpot of £175 million

Next EuroMillions winner could bank biggest ever UK jackpot of £175 million

Next EuroMillions winner could bank biggest ever UK jackpot of £175 million

07 December 2020

The next draw is on Tuesday night.


Video shows final moments of 21-year-old stabbed to death, as killers jailed

Video shows final moments of 21-year-old stabbed to death, as killers jailed

Video shows final moments of 21-year-old stabbed to death, as killers jailed

07 December 2020

The family of Jack Donoghue, who was fatally stabbed in Solihull, Birmingham, have asked police to release the footage.


More than 100 migrants land on Kent coast in near-freezing conditions

More than 100 migrants land on Kent coast in near-freezing conditions

More than 100 migrants land on Kent coast in near-freezing conditions

07 December 2020

The latest arrivals come despite a recent £28 million agreement between the UK and France to double police patrols on French beaches.


Londoners urged to follow restrictions as Covid-19 infections rise in capital

Londoners urged to follow restrictions as Covid-19 infections rise in capital

Londoners urged to follow restrictions as Covid-19 infections rise in capital

07 December 2020

Data shows the rate of new coronavirus cases has increased in 24 of London’s 32 boroughs.


Abandoned puppy recovers to become ‘mischievous’ police dog

Abandoned puppy recovers to become ‘mischievous’ police dog

Abandoned puppy recovers to become ‘mischievous’ police dog

07 December 2020

Badger was one of four puppies abandoned in a bucket in July 2019.


In Video: Winter Light exhibit illuminates South Bank

In Video: Winter Light exhibit illuminates South Bank

In Video: Winter Light exhibit illuminates South Bank

07 December 2020

The exhibition is installed across the Southbank Centre’s buildings and along the riverfront.


Six thousand Covid-19 vaccine doses to be given in Wales by the end of this week

Six thousand Covid-19 vaccine doses to be given in Wales by the end of this week

Six thousand Covid-19 vaccine doses to be given in Wales by the end of this week

07 December 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said Wales had been the first country to receive supplies of the vaccine.


Covid-19 vaccine could be a ‘requirement’ for some hospital staff – WHO experts

Covid-19 vaccine could be a ‘requirement’ for some hospital staff – WHO experts

Covid-19 vaccine could be a ‘requirement’ for some hospital staff – WHO experts

07 December 2020

Dr Michael Ryan and Professor Kate O’Brien spoke at a WHO conference on Monday.


Johnson and EC president to meet in last-ditch bid for Brexit trade deal

Johnson and EC president to meet in last-ditch bid for Brexit trade deal

Johnson and EC president to meet in last-ditch bid for Brexit trade deal

07 December 2020

The Prime Minister will head to Brussels for face-to-face talks with Ursula von der Leyen.


In Numbers: The Cambridges’ royal train tour

In Numbers: The Cambridges’ royal train tour

In Numbers: The Cambridges’ royal train tour

07 December 2020

William and Kate are travelling around the country on a three-day trip.


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