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“Don’t see grandparents over Christmas if possible”, Priti Patel says

The Cabinet minister calls Brits to common sense and responsibility.

Covid Christmas mixing rules under review

The government wants to follow through with its plan to relax Covid restrictions over Christmas but is keeping its guidance “under review”.

Matthew McConaughey blasts cancel culture and the “illiberal left”

Matthew McConaughey doubled down on his recent comments about the ‘illiberal left’ by calling out ‘cancel culture’ in an interview on Good Morning Britain.

Rugby World Cup 2023 draw announced

The pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have been drawn today with many familiar fixtures set to take place in three years.

Former Liverpool Manager Gerard Houlier has died aged 73

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died aged 73, days after a heart operation in Paris.

UK and EU leaders to go extra mile to secure a Brexit trade deal

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to “go the extra mile” in order to secure a Brexit trade deal as resumption as talks resume.

Covid isolation period slashed to 10 days

The self-isolation period for people returning to the UK and people who have been in close contact with those who have Covid will be slashed to 10 days.

Christmas Jumper Day 2020 on Friday December 11 for Save the Children Today

Although a lot of people are staying at home today, Save the Children hopes that thousands will still take part in Christmas Jumper Day 2020.

50 more Covid deaths in Scotland on 9 December

The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has confirmed that a further 50 people died from Covid in the country.

Brexit talks still in deadlock after Boris Johnson’s Brussels visit

Boris Johnson’s dinner with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels has failed to break the Brexit trade deadlock as negotiations end without agreement.

Two NHS workers report allergic reaction to Pfizer Covid vaccine

Those with a history of “significant” allergic reactions have been told not to take the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine following two allergic reactions.

London should enter Tier 3 to avoid surge in Covid deaths says expert

London should go into Tier 3 Covid restrictions in the next 48 hours to stop deaths surging over Christmas.

Covid: US to distribute 100m vaccinations at first, Biden says

US, Biden administration to hand out 100m vaccinations all over US during the first 100 days of presidency.

Warner Bros release 2021 film slate which includes “Matrix 4”

Warner Bros. have released their full film slate for 2021 which will see cinemas share the releases with streaming service, HBO Max.

First batch of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccines arrive in the UK

The first batch of Covid vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech has safely arrived in the UK and will begin to be distributed next week.

The 50 hospitals where the Covid vaccine will be distributed next week

Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, said there are 50 hospitals across the UK set up and ready to rollout the Covid vaccine within the next few days.

New Albums Coming Out This December 2020

December is usually a quiet time for music with the exception of the usual Christmas classics.

Trump labels Twitter national security threat after #DiaperDon trends

Trump labelled Twitter a national security threat after #DiaperDon went viral following a news conference in which he reiterated claims of election fraud.

The best supermarket Black Friday 2020 deals

Online retailers are set for one of the busiest weekends on record as Black Friday takes place, with supermarkets also discounting goods.

Tributes Pour In For Football Legend Diego Maradona

Tributes have poured in following the death of Argentina hero and arguably the greatest footballer ever, Diego Maradona. He died aged 60.

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Rishi Sunak announces pay rise for doctors and nurses

Rishi sunak has announced that NHS doctors and nurses will get a pay rise although pay rises for the rest of the public sector will be ‘paused’ next year.

What is arriving on Netflix UK in December 2020?

It’s not just festive romcoms being released in December 2020 on Netflix, there is a ton of high quality content available to stream soon.

Meghan Markle shares news of her miscarriage

Meghan Markle has shared the details of a miscarriage she suffered in July.

London begs not to be put in Tier 3 as Covid rates drop

Covid cases are decreasing in a dozen London boroughs according to official stats as the case for London to be put into Tier 2 after lockdown is bolstered.

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