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Much-loved actor who ‘lived for being Santa’ dies on Christmas Day

Much-loved actor who ‘lived for being Santa’ dies on Christmas Day

Much-loved actor who ‘lived for being Santa’ dies on Christmas Day

29 December 2020

Rhod Maclennan ‘loved the adoration of children’ and died peacefully on December 25 surrounded by his family and his dogs.


Archie steals the show during Harry and Meghan’s podcast

Archie steals the show during Harry and Meghan’s podcast

Archie steals the show during Harry and Meghan’s podcast

29 December 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son is 19 months old and lives with his parents in Santa Barbara.


In Pictures: Surf, swimmers and sunsets – the year’s best sea shots

In Pictures: Surf, swimmers and sunsets – the year’s best sea shots

In Pictures: Surf, swimmers and sunsets – the year’s best sea shots

29 December 2020

From wintry rescues, through a summer reprieve from lockdown, to a festive charity dip.


UK broadband usage more than doubles in 2020, Openreach says

UK broadband usage more than doubles in 2020, Openreach says

UK broadband usage more than doubles in 2020, Openreach says

29 December 2020

The company said Boxing Day was the busiest day ever for its broadband network, which is the largest in the UK.


More areas set for tougher coronavirus restrictions in England

More areas set for tougher coronavirus restrictions in England

More areas set for tougher coronavirus restrictions in England

29 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will give a coronavirus update to MPs on Wednesday afternoon.


Boris Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal

Boris Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal

Boris Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal

29 December 2020

They concluded that the agreement ‘preserves the UK’s sovereignty as a matter of law’.


History-making grandmother receives second Pfizer vaccine dose

History-making grandmother receives second Pfizer vaccine dose

History-making grandmother receives second Pfizer vaccine dose

29 December 2020

The 91-year-old received the first injection on December 8.


Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as hospitals strain under Covid pressure

Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as hospitals strain under Covid pressure

Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as hospitals strain under Covid pressure

29 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce any changes in a statement to the Commons on Wednesday.


Harry and Meghan joined by famous faces for new podcast series

Harry and Meghan joined by famous faces for new podcast series

Harry and Meghan joined by famous faces for new podcast series

29 December 2020

The couple have signed a lucrative deal with Spotify to host and produce podcasts.


Scientists warn schools may have to remain closed to combat coronavirus

Scientists warn schools may have to remain closed to combat coronavirus

Scientists warn schools may have to remain closed to combat coronavirus

29 December 2020

Downing Street said all options remain under review but that the Government is still planning for a staggered reopening of schools.


Sturgeon urges people to stay at home for Hogmanay as Covid death toll rises

Sturgeon urges people to stay at home for Hogmanay as Covid death toll rises

Sturgeon urges people to stay at home for Hogmanay as Covid death toll rises

29 December 2020

The First Minister said it is ‘especially vital’ not to mix indoors with other households.


Government signs deal to continue trade terms with Turkey

Government signs deal to continue trade terms with Turkey

Government signs deal to continue trade terms with Turkey

29 December 2020

Ministers said the trading relationship was worth £18.6 billion last year.


French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98

29 December 2020

His futuristic designs were credited with revolutionising fashion in the 1960s and ’70s.


In Pictures: Fun for some as cold snap brings perfect sledging weather

In Pictures: Fun for some as cold snap brings perfect sledging weather

In Pictures: Fun for some as cold snap brings perfect sledging weather

29 December 2020

The UK has seen a mixture of snow, rain and ice in recent days.


Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers

Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers

Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers

29 December 2020

But the immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine says that the NHS does not have any people spare to staff the hospitals.


Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’

Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’

Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’

29 December 2020

The Scottish Government is also suggesting the shares of fish stocks in five-and-a-half years’ time will still be less than their current equivalent.


Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts

Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts

Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts

29 December 2020

It comes as coronavirus cases across the UK soar.


UK pledges £47 million in aid for people hit by coronavirus, conflict and hunger

UK pledges £47 million in aid for people hit by coronavirus, conflict and hunger

UK pledges £47 million in aid for people hit by coronavirus, conflict and hunger

29 December 2020

The aid is expected to help more than 1.3 million people in some of the world’s most dangerous places.


FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal

FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal

FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal

29 December 2020

London’s top index was 2.3%, or 149.4p, higher at 6,651p after investor sentiment lifted following the Christmas break.


Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls

Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls

Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls

29 December 2020

Emergency call volumes during traditional peak times on weekend evenings have fallen as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns.


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