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Johnson urges ‘extreme caution’ as coronavirus restrictions ease at Christmas

Johnson urges ‘extreme caution’ as coronavirus restrictions ease at Christmas

Johnson urges ‘extreme caution’ as coronavirus restrictions ease at Christmas

16 December 2020

The relaxation of coronavirus rules is set to go ahead despite concerns about the spread of Covid-19.


Unicef helps feed hungry children ‘as part of first UK response’

Unicef helps feed hungry children ‘as part of first UK response’

Unicef helps feed hungry children ‘as part of first UK response’

16 December 2020

Some 1,800 families struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will receive breakfast boxes over the Christmas school holidays.


Manchester’s Trafford Centre taken over by Canadian pension fund

Manchester’s Trafford Centre taken over by Canadian pension fund

Manchester’s Trafford Centre taken over by Canadian pension fund

16 December 2020

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) was a key lender to Intu prior to its insolvency during the first coronavirus lockdown.


Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death

Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death

Coroner rules air pollution played part in Ella Kissi-Debrah death

16 December 2020

The nine-year-old is believed to be the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as the cause of death


Facebook’s UK users to be overseen by firm’s US HQ after Brexit transition

Facebook’s UK users to be overseen by firm’s US HQ after Brexit transition

Facebook’s UK users to be overseen by firm’s US HQ after Brexit transition

16 December 2020

The social network says there will be no change to the privacy controls or the services Facebook offers to people in the UK.


Air pollution causes catalogue of health problems

Air pollution causes catalogue of health problems

Air pollution causes catalogue of health problems

16 December 2020

Older people, the young and those with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to toxic air.


Bank expected to hold off from year-end action amid hopes for UK economy

Bank expected to hold off from year-end action amid hopes for UK economy

Bank expected to hold off from year-end action amid hopes for UK economy

16 December 2020

Economists expect the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 0.1% and its quantitative easing programme at £895 billion.


Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits

Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits

Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits

16 December 2020

Care experts said they are ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential impact of families across the UK meeting up over the festive season.


Christmas relaxation of coronavirus rules set to go ahead as planned

Christmas relaxation of coronavirus rules set to go ahead as planned

Christmas relaxation of coronavirus rules set to go ahead as planned

16 December 2020

The move comes despite concerns about the impact on the spread of coronavirus.


Mayor Burnham argues there’s a ‘clear case’ for Manchester to exit Tier 3

Mayor Burnham argues there’s a ‘clear case’ for Manchester to exit Tier 3

Mayor Burnham argues there’s a ‘clear case’ for Manchester to exit Tier 3

16 December 2020

‘We are below London and below Liverpool when they went into Tier 2 originally,’ says Mr Burnham.


Sledge and flag used on Shackleton’s South Pole expedition to stay in the UK

Sledge and flag used on Shackleton’s South Pole expedition to stay in the UK

Sledge and flag used on Shackleton’s South Pole expedition to stay in the UK

16 December 2020

The UK Government imposed an export ban on the artefacts due to their national significance.


Emergency lorry park planned at Scotland-Northern Ireland ferry port

Emergency lorry park planned at Scotland-Northern Ireland ferry port

Emergency lorry park planned at Scotland-Northern Ireland ferry port

16 December 2020

Transport Scotland has an agreement in principle in place to use Castle Kennedy Airfield, near the port of Cairnryan.


Pc Andrew Harper’s widow ‘disappointed’ by ruling on killers’ sentences

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow ‘disappointed’ by ruling on killers’ sentences

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow ‘disappointed’ by ruling on killers’ sentences

16 December 2020

A bid to increase the sentences for Henry Long, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers was rejected.


Hyde Park bombing: Damages cannot be awarded to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

Hyde Park bombing: Damages cannot be awarded to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

Hyde Park bombing: Damages cannot be awarded to ‘mark society’s condemnation’

16 December 2020

A High Court judge said awarding such damages would require an extension of the law.


William and Kate release Christmas card image of family

William and Kate release Christmas card image of family

William and Kate release Christmas card image of family

16 December 2020

Photographer Matt Porteous was commissioned by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to take the picture.


Christmas mixing ‘making a mockery’ of pub tier rules, says industry head

Christmas mixing ‘making a mockery’ of pub tier rules, says industry head

Christmas mixing ‘making a mockery’ of pub tier rules, says industry head

16 December 2020

Under Tier 3 regulations in England, hospitality businesses such as restaurants, pubs, cafes and coffee shops must close to sit-in customers.


One in five coronavirus sufferers may develop long Covid, figures suggest

One in five coronavirus sufferers may develop long Covid, figures suggest

One in five coronavirus sufferers may develop long Covid, figures suggest

16 December 2020

The ONS is investigating Covid-19 complications by looking at surveys, GP records, hospital data, deaths and testing figures.


Refusing Covid jab would be very silly, says latest pensioner to be vaccinated

Refusing Covid jab would be very silly, says latest pensioner to be vaccinated

Refusing Covid jab would be very silly, says latest pensioner to be vaccinated

16 December 2020

Joyce Dowd, 90, said she will not celebrate Christmas with her family to ensure they all stay safe.


Key questions on Heathrow expansion ruling

Key questions on Heathrow expansion ruling

Key questions on Heathrow expansion ruling

16 December 2020

It has been a controversial project for more than a decade.


Neglect contributed to death of baby girl poisoned by drug overdose – coroner

Neglect contributed to death of baby girl poisoned by drug overdose – coroner

Neglect contributed to death of baby girl poisoned by drug overdose – coroner

16 December 2020

Sophie Burgess was given a lethal amount of anti-seizure drug phenytoin in hospital.


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