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Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

Stormont urges more details on measures around goods amid ‘back door’ concerns

08 December 2020

Diane Dodds said it was vital to ensure the region did not become a ‘back door’ for the bloc’s products.


Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

Low sick pay stopping workers from self-isolating, report says

08 December 2020

The Resolution Foundation said furlough should be extended to replace sick pay for isolating workers.


Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

Bid to force BBC to publish all spending over £500 passes first Commons hurdle

08 December 2020

Former Conservative Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has called for the BBC to be subjected to the same rules as Whitehall departments.


Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

Apple to show more data usage indicators on the App Store

08 December 2020

The UK’s competition watchdog has hailed the decision as a victory for consumer choice.


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

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

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

08 December 2020

Rates have fallen in 19 of the 32 local authority areas.


Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

Starmer unveils ‘clap for carers’ Christmas card

08 December 2020

The Labour leader said he would fight for ‘fair pay’ for key workers, with millions facing a pay freeze next year.


NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

NHS England boss hails ‘remarkable achievement’ as vaccination programme begins

08 December 2020

Sir Simon Stevens was speaking during a visit to the vaccination centre at Guy’s Hospital in London.


Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

Curb role of influencers on promoting gambling to youngsters, ministers told

08 December 2020

The Government has launched a major review of gambling laws.


Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

Wagon Wheel and Jammie Dodger shortage expected over strikes

08 December 2020

Workers at DHL Supply Chain in Liverpool have announced strikes at its warehouse over allegations of victimisation and poor pay.


Half of adults ‘worried about mental health of a loved one this Christmas’

Half of adults ‘worried about mental health of a loved one this Christmas’

Half of adults ‘worried about mental health of a loved one this Christmas’

08 December 2020

And almost a third are feeling anxious or stressed in the run-up to the festive period, the Mental Health Foundation said.


Reverting back to pre-Covid grading for 2022 would be unfair to pupils – Ofqual

Reverting back to pre-Covid grading for 2022 would be unfair to pupils – Ofqual

Reverting back to pre-Covid grading for 2022 would be unfair to pupils – Ofqual

08 December 2020

The chief regulator’s comments come after the Government unveiled a series of measures for exams in England next year.


First vaccine recipient in NI hopes she did her daughter proud

First vaccine recipient in NI hopes she did her daughter proud

First vaccine recipient in NI hopes she did her daughter proud

08 December 2020

Nurse Joanna Sloan received the jab shortly after 8am on Tuesday in Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital.


Coronavirus restrictions to be eased for majority of Scots

Coronavirus restrictions to be eased for majority of Scots

Coronavirus restrictions to be eased for majority of Scots

08 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the latest changes to Scotland’s five-tier system, which will come into force later this week.


Johnson backs ‘hugely valuable’ tour by William and Kate

Johnson backs ‘hugely valuable’ tour by William and Kate

Johnson backs ‘hugely valuable’ tour by William and Kate

08 December 2020

The royal couple’s tour of Great Britain has been criticised at a time of tight coronavirus restrictions.


Hancock warns public to ‘not blow it’ by breaking rules during vaccine rollout

Hancock warns public to ‘not blow it’ by breaking rules during vaccine rollout

Hancock warns public to ‘not blow it’ by breaking rules during vaccine rollout

08 December 2020

The Health Secretary said people must keep following the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions.


Agreement reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

Agreement reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

Agreement reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

08 December 2020

The agreement covers issues like border checks on animal and plant products, and the supply of medicines.


Reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic will not be over soon

Reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic will not be over soon

Reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic will not be over soon

08 December 2020

Restrictions could still be in place for months to come.


Man who killed teenager with ‘breath-taking brutality’ guilty of murder

Man who killed teenager with ‘breath-taking brutality’ guilty of murder

Man who killed teenager with ‘breath-taking brutality’ guilty of murder

08 December 2020

The body of Louise Smith was found in woodland in Hampshire


Government drops law-breaking clauses from Brexit legislation

Government drops law-breaking clauses from Brexit legislation

Government drops law-breaking clauses from Brexit legislation

08 December 2020

The agreement could improve relations between the EU and UK, who are battling to reach a post-Brexit free trade deal.


Designer claims to have created Isle of Wight monolith ‘purely for fun’

Designer claims to have created Isle of Wight monolith ‘purely for fun’

Designer claims to have created Isle of Wight monolith ‘purely for fun’

08 December 2020

Tom Dunford said he created the mirrored pillar which was discovered on Compton Beach on Sunday, after seeing others in the USA and Romania.


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