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Rain and flood warning in Wales ahead of Christmas

Rain and flood warning in Wales ahead of Christmas

Rain and flood warning in Wales ahead of Christmas

22 December 2020

Heavy rainfall has left swollen rivers and saturated ground in parts of the country ahead of more bad weather this week.


Isle of Wight monolith sells for £810

Isle of Wight monolith sells for £810

Isle of Wight monolith sells for £810

22 December 2020

The money raised is set to go to charity.


Unsettled rainy weather forecast for build up to Christmas

Unsettled rainy weather forecast for build up to Christmas

Unsettled rainy weather forecast for build up to Christmas

22 December 2020

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning covering all parts of the UK south of Birmingham from Wednesday morning.


William and Kate criticised for breach of Rule of Six during Sandringham walk

William and Kate criticised for breach of Rule of Six during Sandringham walk

William and Kate criticised for breach of Rule of Six during Sandringham walk

22 December 2020

The walk is billed on the Sandringham Estate website as a ‘spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue’.


Boris Johnson to join Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign to fight loneliness

Boris Johnson to join Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign to fight loneliness

Boris Johnson to join Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign to fight loneliness

22 December 2020

The Prime Minister has backed Mary Beggs-Reid’s campaign for the UK to ring bells for festive cheer on Thursday.


People shielding in Wales told not to attend work or school

People shielding in Wales told not to attend work or school

People shielding in Wales told not to attend work or school

22 December 2020

The change in advice for clinically-vulnerable people was attributed to increasing pressures on health services.


UK-EU talks on post-Brexit trade deal ‘at a crucial moment’ – Barnier

UK-EU talks on post-Brexit trade deal ‘at a crucial moment’ – Barnier

UK-EU talks on post-Brexit trade deal ‘at a crucial moment’ – Barnier

22 December 2020

The UK leaves the single market and customs union on December 31 with uncertainty over how it will trade with the EU.


Businesses hit by Tier 4 restrictions need bigger cash boost, says Labour

Businesses hit by Tier 4 restrictions need bigger cash boost, says Labour

Businesses hit by Tier 4 restrictions need bigger cash boost, says Labour

22 December 2020

Ed Miliband accused Business Secretary Alok Sharma of being ‘asleep at the wheel’.


Border issues won’t cause food shortages, says Nicola Sturgeon

Border issues won’t cause food shortages, says Nicola Sturgeon

Border issues won’t cause food shortages, says Nicola Sturgeon

22 December 2020

The French Government stopped hauliers crossing the Channel after a new variant of Covid-19 was found in the UK.


Scotland considering stronger top-level virus restrictions to combat new strain

Scotland considering stronger top-level virus restrictions to combat new strain

Scotland considering stronger top-level virus restrictions to combat new strain

22 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement to the Scottish Parliament.


Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer

Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer

Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer

22 December 2020

The PM brushed aside objections from the Appointments Commission to elevate Tory former treasurer Peter Cruddas to the House of Lords.


Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats

Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats

Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats

22 December 2020

The eight-week public consultation will hear from vets, owners and members of the public.


Ireland to introduce fresh restrictions as cases surge

Ireland to introduce fresh restrictions as cases surge

Ireland to introduce fresh restrictions as cases surge

22 December 2020

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the Government was acting ‘quickly and aggressively’ to try to suppress the soaring case numbers.


Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

Take it one day at a time to tackle lonely Covid Christmas, charities say

22 December 2020

Mental health concerns have been raised about the prospect of a festive period in isolation after new coronavirus restrictions were introduced.


EU calls for member states to ‘discourage’ travel from UK over coronavirus fears

EU calls for member states to ‘discourage’ travel from UK over coronavirus fears

EU calls for member states to ‘discourage’ travel from UK over coronavirus fears

22 December 2020

The European Commission said blanket travel bans should not be used.


Wealth gap between ethnic groups unlikely to change – report

Wealth gap between ethnic groups unlikely to change – report

Wealth gap between ethnic groups unlikely to change – report

22 December 2020

A report said people of black African ethnicity have a lower average family wealth per person compared with a white British person


New variant of Covid-19 ‘has already spread around the UK’

New variant of Covid-19 ‘has already spread around the UK’

New variant of Covid-19 ‘has already spread around the UK’

22 December 2020

A small number of cases were found in the South West, the Midlands and the North of England, areas that are under Tier 2 and 3 restrictions.


The stories behind the best photographs of 2020

The stories behind the best photographs of 2020

The stories behind the best photographs of 2020

22 December 2020

PA’s photographers explain how they got their best shots of the year.


Marquess charged with allegedly breaking coronavirus law

Marquess charged with allegedly breaking coronavirus law

Marquess charged with allegedly breaking coronavirus law

22 December 2020

Marquess of Bute John Crichton- Stuart, 62, has been charged along with six others.


Four convicted of birthday party murders of two 17-year-olds

Four convicted of birthday party murders of two 17-year-olds

Four convicted of birthday party murders of two 17-year-olds

22 December 2020

Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were stabbed to death at a house in Milton Keynes.


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