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Torrential rain forecast in Wales and South West sparks flood warnings

Torrential rain forecast in Wales and South West sparks flood warnings

Torrential rain forecast in Wales and South West sparks flood warnings

17 December 2020

Transport could be disrupted due to water on roads.


New six-week lockdown for N Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

New six-week lockdown for N Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

New six-week lockdown for N Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

17 December 2020

The deputy First Minister said without the intervention the health service would be ‘completely crushed’ by January.


Greater Manchester Police to be placed in special measures

Greater Manchester Police to be placed in special measures

Greater Manchester Police to be placed in special measures

17 December 2020

GMP must develop an improvement plan to ‘address the specific causes of concern’, inspectors said.


Health gap between rich and poor continues to grow, figures show

Health gap between rich and poor continues to grow, figures show

Health gap between rich and poor continues to grow, figures show

17 December 2020

Professor Chris Whitty’s Annual Report was published on Friday.


Substantial progress made in Brexit talks but big differences remain – EC chief

Substantial progress made in Brexit talks but big differences remain – EC chief

Substantial progress made in Brexit talks but big differences remain – EC chief

17 December 2020

Negotiations between the UK and EU will continue on Friday.


Dreaming of a red Christmas – festive silhouettes appear on Mars

Dreaming of a red Christmas – festive silhouettes appear on Mars

Dreaming of a red Christmas – festive silhouettes appear on Mars

17 December 2020

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express has spotted the shape of an angel and a heart on our neighbouring planet.


‘Heroes’ recognised at Pride of Scotland Awards

‘Heroes’ recognised at Pride of Scotland Awards

‘Heroes’ recognised at Pride of Scotland Awards

17 December 2020

The awards are being held this year for the first time.


In Pictures: RSPCA Young Photographer winners capture nature at its finest

In Pictures: RSPCA Young Photographer winners capture nature at its finest

In Pictures: RSPCA Young Photographer winners capture nature at its finest

17 December 2020

The awards aim to encourage an interest in photography and an appreciation and understanding of the animal kingdom.


British Gas workers vote for strike action

British Gas workers vote for strike action

British Gas workers vote for strike action

17 December 2020

The GMB union said its members backed industrial action by almost 9 to 1.


Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, further data shows

Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, further data shows

Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, further data shows

17 December 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is currently considering whether or not to grant approval for the vaccine.


Online Harms director warns of ‘deeply problematic’ niche social platforms

Online Harms director warns of ‘deeply problematic’ niche social platforms

Online Harms director warns of ‘deeply problematic’ niche social platforms

17 December 2020

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee is told some smaller sites ‘simply will not talk to governments about anything’.


Boris Johnson to discuss Brexit negotiations in call with Ursula von der Leyen

Boris Johnson to discuss Brexit negotiations in call with Ursula von der Leyen

Boris Johnson to discuss Brexit negotiations in call with Ursula von der Leyen

17 December 2020

Number 10 downplayed the chances of a breakthrough – suggesting it would only be a stocktake rather than a deal.


UK political leaders back campaign to tackle Christmas loneliness

UK political leaders back campaign to tackle Christmas loneliness

UK political leaders back campaign to tackle Christmas loneliness

17 December 2020

People are being urged to reach out to those facing loneliness over the festive period.


Trailer containing £200,000 of whisky stolen

Trailer containing £200,000 of whisky stolen

Trailer containing £200,000 of whisky stolen

17 December 2020

The red articulated trailer with white writing on the sides was stolen from an industrial estate in Glasgow.


Doctors given go-ahead to amputate mentally-ill man’s foot

Doctors given go-ahead to amputate mentally-ill man’s foot

Doctors given go-ahead to amputate mentally-ill man’s foot

17 December 2020

Specialists said the pensioner would die if his foot was not amputated because infection had set in.


ESA hoping for UK involvement in EU-funded space programmes

ESA hoping for UK involvement in EU-funded space programmes

ESA hoping for UK involvement in EU-funded space programmes

17 December 2020

The European Space Agency (ESA) has also appointed a new director general.


Regular updates to travel corridors list suspended over Christmas

Regular updates to travel corridors list suspended over Christmas

Regular updates to travel corridors list suspended over Christmas

17 December 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the decision would provide ‘certainty to those travelling’ over the festive period.


Police five times more likely to use force against black people, report says

Police five times more likely to use force against black people, report says

Police five times more likely to use force against black people, report says

17 December 2020

The Home Office published figures on Thursday.


Tier 3 coronavirus curbs to cover almost 40 million from Saturday

Tier 3 coronavirus curbs to cover almost 40 million from Saturday

Tier 3 coronavirus curbs to cover almost 40 million from Saturday

17 December 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the the extension of the tougher curbs to large areas of south and east England were necessary.


TikTok told its systems are failing to spot anti-vaccine misinformation

TikTok told its systems are failing to spot anti-vaccine misinformation

TikTok told its systems are failing to spot anti-vaccine misinformation

17 December 2020

Facebook, YouTube and TikTok were appearing before MPs to answer questions on misinformation and fake news.


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