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Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

Parental loneliness ‘rocketed’ during coronavirus pandemic

26 November 2020

Almost two-thirds of parents are experiencing loneliness, according to research led by the Duchess of Cambridge.


Full list of tiers and areas

Full list of tiers and areas

Full list of tiers and areas

26 November 2020

The Government has published its list outlining which parts of England will be in which tier when the national lockdown ends on December 2.


‘Militarisation’ of UK borders blamed for 296 deaths as more migrants reach UK

‘Militarisation’ of UK borders blamed for 296 deaths as more migrants reach UK

‘Militarisation’ of UK borders blamed for 296 deaths as more migrants reach UK

26 November 2020

A report claims Calais is now a ‘murderous border zone’, while the Home Office response to small boats crossings has grown to ‘monstrous proportions’.


Brain tumour survivor, seven, hopes for ‘dream come true’ Christmas number one

Brain tumour survivor, seven, hopes for ‘dream come true’ Christmas number one

Brain tumour survivor, seven, hopes for ‘dream come true’ Christmas number one

26 November 2020

Somerset schoolgirl Lyra Cole is releasing her cover of Shakin’ Stevens’ Merry Christmas Everyone to support Brain Tumour Research.


Savings of up to £225m a year if letter deliveries cut – report

Savings of up to £225m a year if letter deliveries cut – report

Savings of up to £225m a year if letter deliveries cut – report

26 November 2020

Reducing deliveries to five days a week but leaving other elements of the service unchanged would still meet the needs of most people, research found.


Andy Robertson launches charity to give opportunities to disadvantaged children

Andy Robertson launches charity to give opportunities to disadvantaged children

Andy Robertson launches charity to give opportunities to disadvantaged children

26 November 2020

The Liverpool and Scotland footballer said he wants to ‘fight for what’s right’ in his homeland.


Spike in demand for flights and holidays after Christmas Covid-19 rules unveiled

Spike in demand for flights and holidays after Christmas Covid-19 rules unveiled

Spike in demand for flights and holidays after Christmas Covid-19 rules unveiled

26 November 2020

EasyJet said searches for flights and holidays have been three times higher than the same period last week since the policy was confirmed on Tuesday.


Coronavirus infections in England levelling off, data suggests

Coronavirus infections in England levelling off, data suggests

Coronavirus infections in England levelling off, data suggests

26 November 2020

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a slight overall drop in cases, though there are wide regional differences.


In Pictures: Marmots and maze lit up for Christmas cheer

In Pictures: Marmots and maze lit up for Christmas cheer

In Pictures: Marmots and maze lit up for Christmas cheer

26 November 2020

Christmas decorations are bringing some much-needed light to the dark winter nights.


Cabinet minister outlines border official shortage for food products post-Brexit

Cabinet minister outlines border official shortage for food products post-Brexit

Cabinet minister outlines border official shortage for food products post-Brexit

26 November 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice said talks are ongoing with the Scottish Government to fill the ‘gap’.


Two out of three people ‘would get Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available’

Two out of three people ‘would get Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available’

Two out of three people ‘would get Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available’

26 November 2020

Nearly one in 10 people have told a survey they were unlikely to have the coronavirus vaccination.


Wedding firms may be misleading couples unable to tie the knot over refunds

Wedding firms may be misleading couples unable to tie the knot over refunds

Wedding firms may be misleading couples unable to tie the knot over refunds

26 November 2020

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is writing to several firms warning them that they must process refunds and not make unfair deductions.


Sheku Bayoh: Public inquiry into death in police custody to begin next week

Sheku Bayoh: Public inquiry into death in police custody to begin next week

Sheku Bayoh: Public inquiry into death in police custody to begin next week

26 November 2020

The 32-year-old’s family claimed race played a part in his death and they criticised the subsequent investigation.


Fuller’s pub group warns of ‘tough winter’ ahead as new tiers loom

Fuller’s pub group warns of ‘tough winter’ ahead as new tiers loom

Fuller’s pub group warns of ‘tough winter’ ahead as new tiers loom

26 November 2020

The group said that sales were impacted by the introduction of the original tiered restrictions in September.


Virgin Media to donate £25,000 to Big Issue vendors

Virgin Media to donate £25,000 to Big Issue vendors

Virgin Media to donate £25,000 to Big Issue vendors

26 November 2020

Daily winners of a draw for customers of the communications giant will receive a £1,000 cash prize to be donated to a Big Issue vendor.


Chancellor defends foreign aid budget cut amid Tory backlash

Chancellor defends foreign aid budget cut amid Tory backlash

Chancellor defends foreign aid budget cut amid Tory backlash

26 November 2020

Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell has claimed the move will cause ‘100,000 preventable deaths, mainly among children’.


Tough coronavirus restrictions expected across England as tiers announced

Tough coronavirus restrictions expected across England as tiers announced

Tough coronavirus restrictions expected across England as tiers announced

26 November 2020

Ministers insist people will see a ‘tangible’ difference after the lockdown despite the expectation that most of England will be in the top two tiers.


Vote Conservative to keep Wales in the union, party leader says

Vote Conservative to keep Wales in the union, party leader says

Vote Conservative to keep Wales in the union, party leader says

26 November 2020

Paul Davies said the Welsh Tories will be the only party advocating to remain in the UK during next May’s Senedd election.


Ballerina able to achieve professional-standard arabesque after hip replacement

Ballerina able to achieve professional-standard arabesque after hip replacement

Ballerina able to achieve professional-standard arabesque after hip replacement

26 November 2020

Rachel Merga thought her career in dance was over.


Daring stuntman ends ‘decades of agony’ by having two Exeter hips fitted

Daring stuntman ends ‘decades of agony’ by having two Exeter hips fitted

Daring stuntman ends ‘decades of agony’ by having two Exeter hips fitted

26 November 2020

Steve Colley, 48, spent decades in agony from constant back and hip pain caused by his show-biking career.


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