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Lack of data on ethnic minorities and Covid ‘dangerous’

Lack of data on ethnic minorities and Covid ‘dangerous’

Lack of data on ethnic minorities and Covid ‘dangerous’

26 December 2020

Although some data has been collected, one GP said this ‘barely scratched the surface’.


In Pictures: Boxing Day shoppers grab a bargain – where tiers allow

In Pictures: Boxing Day shoppers grab a bargain – where tiers allow

In Pictures: Boxing Day shoppers grab a bargain – where tiers allow

26 December 2020

Many bargain-hunters made an early start.


Former British agent and Soviet spy George Blake dies in Russia

Former British agent and Soviet spy George Blake dies in Russia

Former British agent and Soviet spy George Blake dies in Russia

26 December 2020

Russian media has reported his death at the age of 98.


Watch: Three-legged dog reunited with family after being stolen in March

Watch: Three-legged dog reunited with family after being stolen in March

Watch: Three-legged dog reunited with family after being stolen in March

26 December 2020

Minnie, a French bulldog, was reunited with her owners after she was found dumped 170 miles away from her Gloucestershire home.


What we know so far about the Brexit trade agreement

What we know so far about the Brexit trade agreement

What we know so far about the Brexit trade agreement

26 December 2020

The UK gave ground on fisheries, Boris Johnson has admitted.


How the Brexit saga unfolded

How the Brexit saga unfolded

How the Brexit saga unfolded

26 December 2020

The full text of the agreement has now been published.


Brexit deal scrutiny begins as trade document published

Brexit deal scrutiny begins as trade document published

Brexit deal scrutiny begins as trade document published

26 December 2020

MPs and peers will be called back to Westminster on December 30 to vote on the deal.


Irish ministers regarded John Major becoming PM as an ‘important opportunity’

Irish ministers regarded John Major becoming PM as an ‘important opportunity’

Irish ministers regarded John Major becoming PM as an ‘important opportunity’

26 December 2020

This was noted against a backdrop of shock within the Conservative Party following the murder of MP Ian Gow, according to archive papers from Dublin.


Delors’ plans for single currency ‘a rush of blood to the head’ – Thatcher

Delors’ plans for single currency ‘a rush of blood to the head’ – Thatcher

Delors’ plans for single currency ‘a rush of blood to the head’ – Thatcher

26 December 2020

The Tory Eurosceptic likened giving away powers of taxation to gifting sovereignty to Europe, Dublin archives from 1990 showed.


Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six

Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six

Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six

26 December 2020

State papers reveal that officials were concerned that providing surety could prove embarrassing if the men’s convictions were upheld.


Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’

Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’

Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’

26 December 2020

The Tory leader told ex-Irish premier Charles Haughey she believed it was totally non-democratic.


IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British

IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British

IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British

26 December 2020

Archive papers from Dublin report that some members of the IRA Army Council disliked the socialism of Sinn Fein’s ‘urban-based leadership’.


Extend school day by two hours to get pupils moving, think tank says

Extend school day by two hours to get pupils moving, think tank says

Extend school day by two hours to get pupils moving, think tank says

26 December 2020

Rolling out an extended school day for children in Years 7 to 11 could cost £1.5 billion, the Centre for Social Justice said.


What the papers say – December 26

What the papers say – December 26

What the papers say – December 26

26 December 2020

Brexit, Covid-19 and the Queen’s speech all feature in Saturday’s papers.


Gale warnings as Britain braces for Storm Bella battering

Gale warnings as Britain braces for Storm Bella battering

Gale warnings as Britain braces for Storm Bella battering

26 December 2020

It is expected to bring 70mph winds in exposed coastal locations.


What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?

What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?

What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?

26 December 2020

There are different rules across all four nations.


Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020

Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020

Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020

26 December 2020

Technology played a major role during the coronavirus pandemic.


England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions

England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions

England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions

26 December 2020

More areas are set to move into Tier 4, which was created in response to a variant of Covid-19 discovered in the UK.


Northern Ireland enters new Boxing Day lockdown

Northern Ireland enters new Boxing Day lockdown

Northern Ireland enters new Boxing Day lockdown

26 December 2020

Non-essential retail will close throughout the next six weeks, as will close contact services.


Hauliers to spend Boxing Day in their cabs after almost a week of disruption

Hauliers to spend Boxing Day in their cabs after almost a week of disruption

Hauliers to spend Boxing Day in their cabs after almost a week of disruption

26 December 2020

More than 10,000 Covid-19 tests have been carried out to help ease the backlog of lorries.


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