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Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed

Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed

Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed

24 December 2020

Joe Walsh also discusses why the British-made battle royale title will not go free-to-play and prospect of expanding to other platforms.


‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK

‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK

‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK

24 December 2020

Around one in 60 people are now testing positive in Wales and one in 85 in England, figures suggest.


Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach

Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach

Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach

24 December 2020

Humberside Police said the seven animals were on a stretch of coastline between the villages of Tunstall and Withernsea.


Brexit: What will change from January 1?

Brexit: What will change from January 1?

Brexit: What will change from January 1?

24 December 2020

The PA news agency looks at what to expect once the transition period ends on December 31.


Thousands of lorry drivers expected to spend Christmas stranded in Kent

Thousands of lorry drivers expected to spend Christmas stranded in Kent

Thousands of lorry drivers expected to spend Christmas stranded in Kent

24 December 2020

More than 1,000 hauliers left via the Eurotunnel on Wednesday night but thousands more remain stranded.


Larry the cat’s tussle with pigeon on Downing Street adds to Brexit drama

Larry the cat’s tussle with pigeon on Downing Street adds to Brexit drama

Larry the cat’s tussle with pigeon on Downing Street adds to Brexit drama

24 December 2020

Despite Larry catching his unsuspecting victim, the pigeon managed to fly off seemingly unharmed after a brief scuffle.


In Pictures: Festive lights spread Christmas cheer across UK

In Pictures: Festive lights spread Christmas cheer across UK

In Pictures: Festive lights spread Christmas cheer across UK

24 December 2020

The public have been enjoying colourful displays up and down the country.


It was a privilege to help Charles record festive poem, says Joanna Lumley

It was a privilege to help Charles record festive poem, says Joanna Lumley

It was a privilege to help Charles record festive poem, says Joanna Lumley

24 December 2020

The star-studded recording aims to raise awareness of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund.


Brexit trade deal expected despite late ‘hitch’ in negotiations

Brexit trade deal expected despite late ‘hitch’ in negotiations

Brexit trade deal expected despite late ‘hitch’ in negotiations

24 December 2020

A Christmas Eve deal is expected to maintain tariff and quota free trade between the UK and EU.


The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row

The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row

The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row

24 December 2020

The monarch is able to ‘advise and warn’ her ministers – including her prime minister – when necessary.


Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’

Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’

Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’

24 December 2020

The tortuous negotiations appear to have finally come to a conclusion.


Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels

Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels

Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels

24 December 2020

The former diplomat was hand-picked by Boris Johnson to lead talks on a trade deal with the European Union.


Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship

Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship

Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship

24 December 2020

She was a fan of late nights and punk gigs, and recalls her time in London as one in which she ‘lived much more than I studied’.


Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson

Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson

Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson

24 December 2020

The Prime Minister’s troubled year included being treated in intensive care after contracting coronavirus.


How the Brexit saga unfolded

How the Brexit saga unfolded

How the Brexit saga unfolded

24 December 2020

Here is a look at the key moments in the drawn-out process.


Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united

Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united

Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united

24 December 2020

The former French Europe minister has a reputation as a seasoned diplomat.


Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales

Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales

Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales

24 December 2020

The Environment Agency has issued 16 warnings related to the River Severn on the Welsh border.


What the papers say – December 24

What the papers say – December 24

What the papers say – December 24

24 December 2020

The looming announcement of a Brexit agreement features on the majority of the nation’s front pages.


British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus

British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus

British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus

24 December 2020

The closest approach will take place at 12.39pm UK time on December 27.


UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

UK-EU Brexit trade deal expected on Christmas Eve

24 December 2020

Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen appear poised to reach a historic deal.


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