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Devolved administrations to share £800m of coronavirus funding

Devolved administrations to share £800m of coronavirus funding

Devolved administrations to share £800m of coronavirus funding

23 December 2020

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay said the money would provide extra certainty.


At-a-glance guide to tier changes in England

At-a-glance guide to tier changes in England

At-a-glance guide to tier changes in England

23 December 2020

Some 43% of the population of England will be living in Tier 4 from Boxing Day.


Why millions more people are being moved into Tier 4

Why millions more people are being moved into Tier 4

Why millions more people are being moved into Tier 4

23 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said two cases of another new strain of Covid-19 linked to South Africa have been identified in the UK.


Flood warnings for Wales remain until Christmas Eve as more rain forecast

Flood warnings for Wales remain until Christmas Eve as more rain forecast

Flood warnings for Wales remain until Christmas Eve as more rain forecast

23 December 2020

Bad weather has been predicted either side of Christmas Day in Wales.


Mother celebrates Christmas with triplets after 12th attempt at IVF

Mother celebrates Christmas with triplets after 12th attempt at IVF

Mother celebrates Christmas with triplets after 12th attempt at IVF

23 December 2020

Summer Preston, 42, gave birth to Otis, Rocco and Prince on May 18 in the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown.


Boxing Day lockdown for six million due to ‘dangerous’ mutant coronavirus spread

Boxing Day lockdown for six million due to ‘dangerous’ mutant coronavirus spread

Boxing Day lockdown for six million due to ‘dangerous’ mutant coronavirus spread

23 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced tougher measures for large parts of southern and eastern England.


Hancock: Don’t be tempted to break new lockdown rules caused by mutant strain

Hancock: Don’t be tempted to break new lockdown rules caused by mutant strain

Hancock: Don’t be tempted to break new lockdown rules caused by mutant strain

23 December 2020

The Health Secretary said there would be ‘brighter skies ahead’, while a Government adviser said he expected the restrictions to ‘flatten the curve’.


Tier changes close 50,000 businesses as firms and unions call for more support

Tier changes close 50,000 businesses as firms and unions call for more support

Tier changes close 50,000 businesses as firms and unions call for more support

23 December 2020

Pubs, bars, restaurants and retailers say they are desperate for support to avoid collapse.


Bristol moving into Tier 3 ‘shattering news’ for hospitality sector, says mayor

Bristol moving into Tier 3 ‘shattering news’ for hospitality sector, says mayor

Bristol moving into Tier 3 ‘shattering news’ for hospitality sector, says mayor

23 December 2020

Bristol moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 restrictions on December 19 but will move back to Tier 3 on Boxing Day.


EU trade deal ‘possible but far from certain’ on Wednesday – Downing St source

EU trade deal ‘possible but far from certain’ on Wednesday – Downing St source

EU trade deal ‘possible but far from certain’ on Wednesday – Downing St source

23 December 2020

Talks continue between London and Brussels


New coronavirus strain behind surge in cases in South Africa discovered in UK

New coronavirus strain behind surge in cases in South Africa discovered in UK

New coronavirus strain behind surge in cases in South Africa discovered in UK

23 December 2020

The variant has been found in two people thought to be contacts of those who travelled between the two countries in the last few weeks.


Domino’s Pizza gives surplus ingredients to foodbank charity FareShare

Domino’s Pizza gives surplus ingredients to foodbank charity FareShare

Domino’s Pizza gives surplus ingredients to foodbank charity FareShare

23 December 2020

The takeaway business has worked with FareShare since 2017, giving 42 tonnes of food from surplus supplies.


Calls for rapid testing of ambulance staff in Wales with more than 17% off work

Calls for rapid testing of ambulance staff in Wales with more than 17% off work

Calls for rapid testing of ambulance staff in Wales with more than 17% off work

23 December 2020

Regular asymptomatic testing of paramedics is not expected until 2021 despite the ambulance service experiencing ‘extreme pressure’.


Care home staff to receive rapid-result tests to protect against Covid variant

Care home staff to receive rapid-result tests to protect against Covid variant

Care home staff to receive rapid-result tests to protect against Covid variant

23 December 2020

Workers will receive two lateral flow tests a week in addition to regular PCR testing.


Boxing Day lockdown for parts of England due to ‘dangerous’ coronavirus spread

Boxing Day lockdown for parts of England due to ‘dangerous’ coronavirus spread

Boxing Day lockdown for parts of England due to ‘dangerous’ coronavirus spread

23 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock set out tougher measures for large parts of southern and eastern England.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

23 December 2020

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.


In Pictures: Floods bring misery on cusp of Christmas after a year like no other

In Pictures: Floods bring misery on cusp of Christmas after a year like no other

In Pictures: Floods bring misery on cusp of Christmas after a year like no other

23 December 2020

A river burst its banks at Worcester while Ironbridge and Tewkesbury were also braced for the deluge.


Bond stars narrate poem with Charles and Camilla for actors’ charity

Bond stars narrate poem with Charles and Camilla for actors’ charity

Bond stars narrate poem with Charles and Camilla for actors’ charity

23 December 2020

The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports those unable to work due to illness, injury or old age or experiencing financial hardship.


Model Stella Tennant dies aged 50

Model Stella Tennant dies aged 50

Model Stella Tennant dies aged 50

23 December 2020

The mother-of-four was the granddaughter of the 11th Duke of Devonshire, Andrew Cavendish.


Warning of stampede away from self-employment

Warning of stampede away from self-employment

Warning of stampede away from self-employment

23 December 2020

Freelance and self-employed workers have lost pay this year and been unable to access support, study suggests.


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