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Christmas plans have been torn up for millions in England.

The schoolgirl was diagnosed with scoliosis four years ago and is in daily pain.

Almost two-thirds of health visitors in England reported an increase in cases of child neglect, according to the figures.

Optimism in the economy has reached its highest point since the start of the pandemic.

The Galloway Hoard was unearthed by a metal detectorist in a field in the south of Scotland in 2014.

The ‘cancellation’ of Christmas leads all of Sunday’s papers.

Boris Johnson says the NHS would be overwhelmed without action to curb the new coronavirus strain.

The new measures came into force on Sunday and are due to last two weeks.

Under current plans, up to three households will be allowed to congregate together over Christmas.

MPs are on standby to return to Westminster from their Christmas break if an agreement can be struck in the final days of the year.

His dance partner Oti Mabuse lifted the glitterball for a second consecutive year.

The Most Rev Welby and Rt Rev Mullally said the new restrictions were a ‘bitter blow’.

Hundreds of people joined marches down Oxford and Regent street on Saturday and were dispersed several times by police.

Passengers were told that social distancing ‘will not be possible’ due to the volume of people on board.

Nicola Sturgeon announced restrictions on gatherings will only be eased on Christmas Day due to fears over a new strain of coronavirus.

Thurrock has the highest rate in the country after seeing the largest week-on-week jump in England.

The nail-biting final began with reference to a ‘tough day’, after Christmas plans were scrapped for millions.

Throughout the pandemic Government advice has shifted on a range of issues.

Police Scotland’s Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs ruled out road blocks or routine stops over the festive period despite a ‘strict travel ban’.

The Scottish Retail Consortium has estimated Scotland’s lockdown from Boxing Day could see shops lose out on £135 million each week.