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Trump administration trying to secure mini trade deal with UK, says US

Trump administration trying to secure mini trade deal with UK, says US

Trump administration trying to secure mini trade deal with UK, says US

17 December 2020

Trade representative Robert Lighthizer suggested tariffs on Scotch whisky could be reduced if a post-Brexit pact is successful.


Covid-19 ‘amplifying children’s disadvantages across UK’

Covid-19 ‘amplifying children’s disadvantages across UK’

Covid-19 ‘amplifying children’s disadvantages across UK’

17 December 2020

Children’s commissioners from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have written a joint report to the United Nations.


Study tracks elephant tusks from 16th century shipwreck

Study tracks elephant tusks from 16th century shipwreck

Study tracks elephant tusks from 16th century shipwreck

17 December 2020

In 1533 the Bom Jesus – a Portuguese trading vessel – sank off the coast of Africa near present-day Namibia.


Furlough scheme and coronavirus business support loans extended

Furlough scheme and coronavirus business support loans extended

Furlough scheme and coronavirus business support loans extended

17 December 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the announcements would enable firms to plan ahead.


Council tax hikes of 5% await families under Government’s plans, Labour warns

Council tax hikes of 5% await families under Government’s plans, Labour warns

Council tax hikes of 5% await families under Government’s plans, Labour warns

17 December 2020

Shadow communities secretary Steve Reed warned local authorities are facing a ‘vast’ funding gap which will ‘inevitably’ lead to job losses and cuts.


Political system incentivises politicians to focus more on Twitter – Cummings

Political system incentivises politicians to focus more on Twitter – Cummings

Political system incentivises politicians to focus more on Twitter – Cummings

17 December 2020

The former chief adviser to the Prime Minister said politicians should worry more about nuclear accidents than gossip column stories about their dogs.


Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology

Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology

Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology

17 December 2020

It calls for better co-ordination of artificial intelligence policy.


Six-week lockdown to start in Northern Ireland from Boxing Day

Six-week lockdown to start in Northern Ireland from Boxing Day

Six-week lockdown to start in Northern Ireland from Boxing Day

17 December 2020

It is understood the Stormont Executive has agreed to close all non-essential retail, close contact services and restrict hospitality to takeaways.


Charles admits he is ‘way down the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine

Charles admits he is ‘way down the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine

Charles admits he is ‘way down the list’ for Covid-19 vaccine

17 December 2020

The Prince of Wales also acknowledged that people of colour are more adversely affected by the virus.


Covid-19 patient levels in eastern England higher than first-wave peak

Covid-19 patient levels in eastern England higher than first-wave peak

Covid-19 patient levels in eastern England higher than first-wave peak

17 December 2020

Other regions are very close to setting new records.


Tier changes in England: At-a-glance

Tier changes in England: At-a-glance

Tier changes in England: At-a-glance

17 December 2020

More than two-thirds of the population will be in Tier 3 from Saturday.


Secondary school pupils to have staggered return in first week of January

Secondary school pupils to have staggered return in first week of January

Secondary school pupils to have staggered return in first week of January

17 December 2020

Education unions have criticised the Government for making a last-minute announcement just hours before the end of term.


Scot who vowed to ‘revolutionise the wheelchair’ wins one million dollar backing

Scot who vowed to ‘revolutionise the wheelchair’ wins one million dollar backing

Scot who vowed to ‘revolutionise the wheelchair’ wins one million dollar backing

17 December 2020

Andrew Slorance’s intelligent wheelchair triumphed over competition from around the globe.


Lord Speaker has Covid-19 jab as he urges others to follow suit

Lord Speaker has Covid-19 jab as he urges others to follow suit

Lord Speaker has Covid-19 jab as he urges others to follow suit

17 December 2020

Lord Fowler said his call-up for the vaccine is ‘not an appointment I wish to miss’.


Third of people ‘worried about using busy transport hubs for Christmas getaway’

Third of people ‘worried about using busy transport hubs for Christmas getaway’

Third of people ‘worried about using busy transport hubs for Christmas getaway’

17 December 2020

A poll commissioned by travel think tank Thrive indicated that 36% are concerned about festive trips.


One in four homes has access to gigabit broadband – Ofcom

One in four homes has access to gigabit broadband – Ofcom

One in four homes has access to gigabit broadband – Ofcom

17 December 2020

The service is available to 7.9 million homes across the UK.


Rees-Mogg: Unicef should be ‘ashamed’ for ‘playing politics’

Rees-Mogg: Unicef should be ‘ashamed’ for ‘playing politics’

Rees-Mogg: Unicef should be ‘ashamed’ for ‘playing politics’

17 December 2020

Labour’s Zarah Sultana said the Commons Leader was reportedly in line to receive a £800,000 dividend payout this year.


Princess Eugenie’s tribute to her mother after 30 years of Teenage Cancer Trust

Princess Eugenie’s tribute to her mother after 30 years of Teenage Cancer Trust

Princess Eugenie’s tribute to her mother after 30 years of Teenage Cancer Trust

17 December 2020

The princess, her sister Beatrice and Sarah, Duchess of York, carried out a virtual call with the charity to celebrate its anniversary.


Legoland reviews ride policies after disabled boy ‘humiliated’ when told to walk

Legoland reviews ride policies after disabled boy ‘humiliated’ when told to walk

Legoland reviews ride policies after disabled boy ‘humiliated’ when told to walk

17 December 2020

Three of the rides have had their evacuation policies immediately reviewed, and a further seven will have changes implemented from March 2021.


Former Eton teacher jailed for sexually abusing pupils

Former Eton teacher jailed for sexually abusing pupils

Former Eton teacher jailed for sexually abusing pupils

17 December 2020

Matthew Mowbray, 49, was jailed for a total of five years for 15 offences.


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