Some 21 million people in England and Wales are being told to stay at home as new rules come into force.
Read More »Covid-19: Vigilance urged but no change to Christmas rules in NI
Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill say people should consider coming together on Christmas Day only.
Read More »Covid: Lockdown looms as Scotland tightens Christmas rules
Rules will only be relaxed for one day at Christmas and mainland Scotland will then be placed under tighter restrictions.
Read More »Covid: Wales locks down as Christmas plans cut
All of Wales is under strict lockdown rules from Sunday, with only one day of mixing at Christmas.
Read More »Brexit: No trade deal unless ‘substantial shift’ from EU, UK says
With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.
Read More »Scotland tightens Covid rules at Christmas
Rules will only be relaxed for one day at Christmas and mainland Scotland will then be placed under tighter restrictions.
Read More »Covid-19: Christmas rules tightened for England, Scotland and Wales
The relaxation of rules for mixing is cut from five days to Christmas Day in England, Scotland and Wales – and scrapped completely for much of south-east England.
Read More »Covid: Cabinet holding talks amid rising infection rates in England
There is “concern” about new data for parts of England and the cabinet is summoned for a lunchtime call.
Read More »Met Police officer sues over ‘sexual and racist’ texts
The ex-officer is suing her former colleague after he used racist and sexual language in his messages.
Read More »Brexit: UK-EU trade talks enter critical 48-hour period
The EU says the “moment of truth” has arrived as disagreements with the UK over fishing rights continue.
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