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NHS workers star in portrait exhibition

NHS workers star in portrait exhibition

NHS workers star in portrait exhibition

14 December 2020

Artist Aliza Nisenbaum said she wanted to ‘pay tribute’ to key workers in the project, commissioned by the Tate Liverpool gallery.


Government to start talks over Sizewell C nuclear power station

Government to start talks over Sizewell C nuclear power station

Government to start talks over Sizewell C nuclear power station

14 December 2020

The Suffolk power station could generate 3.2 gigawatts of electricity, enough to provide 7% of the UK’s energy demands.


Barnier to brief EU ambassadors as post-Brexit trade talks continue

Barnier to brief EU ambassadors as post-Brexit trade talks continue

Barnier to brief EU ambassadors as post-Brexit trade talks continue

14 December 2020

Michel Barnier will deliver an update on the situation after the UK and EU agreed to continue talking.


Windrush compensation set for major boost

Windrush compensation set for major boost

Windrush compensation set for major boost

14 December 2020

Under changes to be announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel, the minimum payment for victims will be raised to £10,000 and the maximum to £100,000.


Family doctors in England to begin giving Covid-19 vaccinations

Family doctors in England to begin giving Covid-19 vaccinations

Family doctors in England to begin giving Covid-19 vaccinations

14 December 2020

Vaccination centres will operate from existing doctors’ surgeries or community hubs in villages, towns and cities across the country.


What the papers say – December 14

What the papers say – December 14

What the papers say – December 14

14 December 2020

The extension of talks between the UK and the EU dominates Monday’s newspapers.


John le Carre: The writer who opened a window on the secret world

John le Carre: The writer who opened a window on the secret world

John le Carre: The writer who opened a window on the secret world

14 December 2020

Born as David Cornwell in Dorset in 1931, the Cold War author was brought up in a turmoil of insecurities.


Brexit talks could go on past Christmas as UK and EU vow to ‘go extra mile’

Brexit talks could go on past Christmas as UK and EU vow to ‘go extra mile’

Brexit talks could go on past Christmas as UK and EU vow to ‘go extra mile’

14 December 2020

A no-deal outcome was averted after Boris Johnson and his European counterpart agreed to continue negotiating.


London’s surge in Covid-19 cases deeply concerning, says mayor Sadiq Khan

London’s surge in Covid-19 cases deeply concerning, says mayor Sadiq Khan

London’s surge in Covid-19 cases deeply concerning, says mayor Sadiq Khan

13 December 2020

Mr Khan said a compensation scheme for businesses was needed ahead of London being moved into Tier 3.


Cold War author John le Carre dies aged 89

Cold War author John le Carre dies aged 89

Cold War author John le Carre dies aged 89

13 December 2020

Among his 25 novels were acclaimed best-sellers including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.


Council asks schools in Greenwich to close as Covid-19 rates rise

Council asks schools in Greenwich to close as Covid-19 rates rise

Council asks schools in Greenwich to close as Covid-19 rates rise

13 December 2020

Local authority leader Danny Thorpe said ‘immediate action’ was needed.


In Pictures: Festive scenes for Christmas shoppers

In Pictures: Festive scenes for Christmas shoppers

In Pictures: Festive scenes for Christmas shoppers

13 December 2020

There was plenty of glitter and sparkle as people hit the shops in the run-up to Christmas.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

13 December 2020

Two-thirds of all local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood safely, NHS says

Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood safely, NHS says

Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood safely, NHS says

13 December 2020

The Terrence Higgins Trust charity welcomed the news, saying the move will make for a ‘fairer blood donation system’ while also ensuring its safety.


DUP: Brexit talks extension should lead to tariff-free deal

DUP: Brexit talks extension should lead to tariff-free deal

DUP: Brexit talks extension should lead to tariff-free deal

13 December 2020

Lord Nigel Dodds said the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland should take place with a minimum of checks.


Ministers unveil funding to help homeless with drug and alcohol problems

Ministers unveil funding to help homeless with drug and alcohol problems

Ministers unveil funding to help homeless with drug and alcohol problems

13 December 2020

The programme will be boosted by a further £52 million in 2021/22, the Ministry of Housing has confirmed.


Brexit deal essential to avoid looming cliff edge, say business groups

Brexit deal essential to avoid looming cliff edge, say business groups

Brexit deal essential to avoid looming cliff edge, say business groups

13 December 2020

Leaders have also called for a ‘grace period’ and time for firms to adjust to either outcome in the new year.


Serial coronavirus testing to be introduced in Welsh schools and colleges

Serial coronavirus testing to be introduced in Welsh schools and colleges

Serial coronavirus testing to be introduced in Welsh schools and colleges

13 December 2020

Lateral flow tests, which can produce results within 30 minutes, will be used.


Pair aged 14 and 19 arrested over death of boy ‘of secondary school age’

Pair aged 14 and 19 arrested over death of boy ‘of secondary school age’

Pair aged 14 and 19 arrested over death of boy ‘of secondary school age’

13 December 2020

The body of the boy was found in Fishtoft, near Boston, on Saturday, Lincolnshire Police said.


Community vaccination clinics to begin opening across England

Community vaccination clinics to begin opening across England

Community vaccination clinics to begin opening across England

13 December 2020

Those aged 80 and over, as well as care home residents and staff, will be first in line to receive the jab.


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