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MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

MEPs ‘could sit between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to ratify deal’

10 December 2020

David McAllister warned the UK economy would be hit worse by a no-deal outcome.


Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

Financial watchdogs criticise Government’s handling of Test and Trace

10 December 2020

The National Audit Office and a committee of MPs said more needs to be done on 24-hour results and reaching contacts.


Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

Video of mass murderer watched by terror accused shown to jury

10 December 2020

Gabrielle Friel is on trial in Edinburgh charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism.


Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

Plaid Cymru pledges Welsh independence referendum by 2026

10 December 2020

The party’s leader Adam Price said devolution was ‘under attack’ from the UK Government.


Canary Islands removed from travel corridors list

Canary Islands removed from travel corridors list

Canary Islands removed from travel corridors list

10 December 2020

The decision is a major below to the UK travel industry, which has been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic.


Brexit agreement is within reach, says Micheal Martin

Brexit agreement is within reach, says Micheal Martin

Brexit agreement is within reach, says Micheal Martin

10 December 2020

The Taoiseach spoke during a meeting of EU leaders on Thursday.


Food bills to rise without Brexit deal as shops face £3bn ‘tariff bombshell’

Food bills to rise without Brexit deal as shops face £3bn ‘tariff bombshell’

Food bills to rise without Brexit deal as shops face £3bn ‘tariff bombshell’

10 December 2020

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that 85% of foods imported from the EU are expected to face tariffs of more than 5%.


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

10 December 2020

Hastings, Broxbourne and Waltham Forest are among the areas recording the biggest week-on-week increases.


Grieving mothers were blamed after ‘hundreds of babies died needlessly’ at trust

Grieving mothers were blamed after ‘hundreds of babies died needlessly’ at trust

Grieving mothers were blamed after ‘hundreds of babies died needlessly’ at trust

10 December 2020

The initial report which reviewed 250 cases of maternity care at the trust was published on Thursday.


Charles surprises 50th birthday revellers during visit to The Ritz

Charles surprises 50th birthday revellers during visit to The Ritz

Charles surprises 50th birthday revellers during visit to The Ritz

10 December 2020

When he was shown a fish dish being prepared he commented on the importance of the produce being sustainably sourced and was told it was.


Drivers to make 13m trips during Christmas bubble period – survey

Drivers to make 13m trips during Christmas bubble period – survey

Drivers to make 13m trips during Christmas bubble period – survey

10 December 2020

December 23 is expected to be the busiest day for festive road travel, according to the RAC.


Kay Burley taken off air for six months after breaking Covid-19 rules

Kay Burley taken off air for six months after breaking Covid-19 rules

Kay Burley taken off air for six months after breaking Covid-19 rules

10 December 2020

The presenter previously said she had made an ‘error of judgment’.


Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group interested in buying Arcadia brands

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group interested in buying Arcadia brands

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group interested in buying Arcadia brands

10 December 2020

Chris Wootton, chief finance officer at Frasers, told the PA news agency the group was on the ‘look out’ for opportunities on the high street.


London faces ‘catastrophic’ Tier 3 unless coronavirus controlled, warns Khan

London faces ‘catastrophic’ Tier 3 unless coronavirus controlled, warns Khan

London faces ‘catastrophic’ Tier 3 unless coronavirus controlled, warns Khan

10 December 2020

The capital’s mayor urged people to help control the spread of the virus as figures showed the city has the highest rate of cases in England.


Secondary schools in Wales to switch to online learning from Monday

Secondary schools in Wales to switch to online learning from Monday

Secondary schools in Wales to switch to online learning from Monday

10 December 2020

The Welsh education minister said the move was in response to the health service coming under ‘significant and sustained pressure’.


What does a no-deal Brexit mean for food prices, travel, study and the economy?

What does a no-deal Brexit mean for food prices, travel, study and the economy?

What does a no-deal Brexit mean for food prices, travel, study and the economy?

10 December 2020

The UK and EU are struggling to agree terms on a trade deal.


Irish hauliers using UK land bridge face mounting costs and paperwork

Irish hauliers using UK land bridge face mounting costs and paperwork

Irish hauliers using UK land bridge face mounting costs and paperwork

10 December 2020

An end to the transition period with no trade deal would lead to more checking and slower processes, the industry said.


Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

10 December 2020

The image has appeared on the side of a house in Bristol.


Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

10 December 2020

Attorney General Suella Braverman was seeking clarification of the law.


Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

10 December 2020

Nicki Constant sheltered below deck and prayed for their survival as the yacht was tossed and battered by violent seas during the force 12 hurricane.


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