Britons will receive ‘special cards’ if they vaccinate
When asked whether the ‘special cards’ will be needed to access venues, the minister said: “It’s about making sure we protect lives”.
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Who is Gitanjali Rao, TIME’s Kid of the Year?
Gitanjali Rao has become the first-ever TIME’s Kid of the Year. Here’s who she is and what she does.
Brexit talks resume as France will veto any ‘not good’ deal
The UK and Europe resume Brexit trade talks while the deadline is quickly approaching. Meanwhile, the prospect of a breakthrough is receding.
US reports record Covid deaths and hospitalisations
Healthcare officials have warned staff and facilities in the US are struggling to cope with this unprecedented crisis.
Several injured in major explosion near Bristol
Several people have been injured in a huge explosion in a warehouse near Bristol. Emergency services are still at the scene.
GCSEs and A-Levels will go ahead next year, Williamson says
UK students will be given more generous grades and advance notice on topics in order to be advantaged rather than disadvantaged.
Queues in Oxford Street, as lockdown ends and shops reopen
Londoners have formed long queues outside shops in Oxford Street, as shops reopened after the end of national lockdown.
Covid vaccine rollout: priority list and common questions answered
The UK will start mass immunisation next week and is set to receive the first 10 million doses by the end of the year. Here’s a first priority list.
Pfizer vaccine approved: UK starts mass immunisation next week
Care homes, clinically vulnerable people and NHS staff will start receiving the first doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine next week.
Santa to be allowed to remove face mask, Downing Street says
Santa won’t have to wear a mask in his grotto, Downing Street confirmed, although children will have to keep distance.
Debenhams to close 124 shops cutting thousands of jobs
Debenhams chairman said to be “desperately sorry” for the over ten thousand employees about to lose their jobs.
Moderna vaccine could get UK approval in two weeks
Experts say Moderna vaccine could receive UK approval within two weeks after a final analysis proved its efficacy.
Cyber Monday 2020, the best online deals
Cyber Monday 2020: here’s a list of the best online deals you can find to buy your Christmas presents at amazing prices.
Coronavirus cases in England went down by 30%
The latest research led by Imperial College London found that covid infections in England went down by 30%.
Covid pushed 700,000 people in UK into living in poverty
The 700,000 people include mostly young workers and employees of hospitality and retail sectors.
Black Friday 2020: best online deals
Major retailers are offering Black Friday discounts until Cyber Monday on 30 November. Here’s a list of the best deals found online so far.
Boris Johnson faces backlash over 3-tiers system decision
The Prime Minister is facing negative reactions after he announced the lockdown tiers.
Lockdown tiers for every UK location unveiled
The new tier lockdown system is set to begin on 2 December. Here’s the full list of lockdown tiers by area.
Boris Johnson to announce details of new tier lockdown
The Prime Minister will soon announce the rules for the new tier lockdown that will take effect on 2 December.
DJ i_o has died at the age of 30
The techno artist Garrett Lockhart known as i_o has died at just 30 years old.
Covid deaths in UK and Wales highest since May
The number of Covid deaths in England and Wales has risen by 27%, according to new figures.
Travellers arriving in UK to end quarantine in 5 days
Travellers arriving in UK from countries not on the Government’s ‘travel corridor list’ will be able to reduce their quarantine period to just 5 days.
Cycle lanes war continue as even Queen ‘caught in gridlock’
A cycle lane row in Chiswick was officially taken to High Court, as controversy over the new cycle lanes in London continue.
Covid Christmas Plan: the new rules for shops and pubs
The Government will soon announce the Covid Winter Plan, which will allow shops and gyms to reopen, while hospitality will have to bear the brunt.
Oxford Covid vaccine reveals 70% effective
The long-awaited vaccine developed by Oxford University along with AstraZeneca has been shown to be 70% effective.